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North Korea successfully test a missile that can hit anywhere on Earth

North Korea claims that it has launched its first ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), and now has the power to deliver a nuclear-capable strike on any location on the planet. State officials announced the launch early Tuesday morning after South Korea had warned that the test appeared more advanced than usual. The missile’s trajectory had

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DEVELOPING STORY: North Korea claims test of intercontinental missile

North Korea says it has successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un, and it was capable of hitting anywhere in the world. The Hwasong-14 missile reached an altitude of 2,802km and hit its target precisely after flying for 39 minutes, the North’s state television said. The missile

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un watches a military drill marking the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in this handout photo by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) made available on April 26, 2017. KCNA/Handout via REUTERS
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North Korea has detained another American citizen

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has detained another American citizen accused of committing unspecified hostile acts against the country. The country’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim Hak Song was detained Saturday and that “a relevant institution is now conducting detailed investigation into his crimes.” He worked at Pyongyang University of Science and

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2017 03 02T031246Z 1 LYNXMPED2104Q RTROPTP 3 UN ASSEMBLY MIGRANTS

Malaysia to cancel visa-free entry for North Koreans

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia will cancel visa-free entry for North Koreans entering the country from March 6, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday, as diplomatic ties between the two countries frayed further following the murder of Kim Jong Nam at the Kuala Lumpur airport. North Koreans will be required to obtain a visa

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