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Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah
Israel has launched air strikes in Lebanon and is restricting gatherings in the city of Haifa and other northern areas as it continues to…
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North Korea says it tested missile capable of 'super-large' warhead
North Korea successfully tested a new ballistic missile capable of carrying a "super-large conventional warhead," Pyongyang's state media…
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Israel’s North Sits Charred and Empty
REGBA, Israel—For Ishai Efroni, director of security and emergency services for the Mateh Asher Regional Council, protecting his…
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Kim Jong Un says North Korea planning expansion of nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang would increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim…
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North Korea to partially reopen tourism after nearly 5 years
North Korea will be partially resuming international tourism this year after nearly half a decade, according to tourist operators. The…
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German state approves gas drilling project in North Sea
The controversial extraction of natural gas in the North Sea near the German island of Borkum is moving closer to becoming a reality after…
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Israel calls on residents in the north of Khan Younis to flee
The Israeli army has urged residents of a northern neighbourhood in Khan Younis to leave the area immediately ahead of a new military…
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Croatia firefighters report toughest day. North Macedonia could seek NATO help against wildfires
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Balkan countries on Wednesday battled wildfires stoked by high temperatures, winds and a weeks-long drought with…
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South Korea to play ‘full-scale’ loudspeaker broadcasts in response to North Korea’s trash balloons
North Korea on Sunday sent a new batch of balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea, which vowed to play “full-scale” loudspeaker…
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North Korea flies more balloons likely carrying trash after the South resumes propaganda broadcasts
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched more balloons likely carrying rubbish toward South Korea on Sunday, two days after the…
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North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the…
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South Korea plans to roll out 'Star Wars' laser weapon to melt North Korean drones for just $1.50 a hit
South Korea plans to deploy a low-cost laser weapon to shoot down North Korean drones. The weapon, called Block-I, will cost around just…
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North Korea executed 30 teenagers for watching South Korean dramas: reports
North Korea executed 30 middle schoolers for watching South Korean dramas, according to reports. The shows were reportedly stored on USBs…
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North Korea appearing to build walls outside DMZ, satellite footage shows
North Korea has begun building an apparent wall near its border with South Korea, according to new satellite footage reported by multiple…
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North Macedonia's parliament prepares to vote on proposed center-right government
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia's parliament began a two-day debate leading up to a vote on the new government proposed by…
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Putin arrives in Vietnam after visit to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi for a state visit following a meeting with Kim Jong Un in North Korea, the Russian…
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Russia and North Korea agree on mutual support if attacked
The leaders of Russia and North Korea have struck an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an attack by a third country, as part…
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China is getting too much rain in the south and not enough rain, plus a heat wave, in the north
BEIJING (AP) — China is being buffeted by two weather extremes, with heavy rain and flooding in parts of the south and a heat wave and…
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South Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed land border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops violated the land border earlier this week,…
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Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - In the balloon warfare between North Korea and South Korean activists, one Seoul-based group has honed…
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South Korea says North Korea is installing its own loudspeakers along the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military on Monday said it’s detecting signs that North Korea is installing its own loudspeakers…
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South Korea is suspending a military deal with North Korea after tensions over North's balloons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government approved the suspension of a contentious military agreement with North Korea on…
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North Korea says it will stop sending trash-filled balloons after South Korea’s outcry
North Korea said Sunday it will stop sending trash-filled balloons into South Korea, after the democratic nation pledged to take…
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North Korea sends more balloons filled with trash to South Korea
North Korea sent more balloons filled with trash to South Korea, continuing its campaign from earlier this week, according to South…