Beijing brushed aside Tokyo’s protests this week after publishing an official map that depicts disputed islets claimed by Japan in the East China Sea as Chinese territory.
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SEOUL/TOKYO North Korea's second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed on Thursday (Aug 24) after the rocket booster experienced a problem during its third stage, state media reported, as space authorities vowed to try again in October.
Three months after its first failed attempt, North Korea has again failed to place a spy satellite in orbit and will make a third attempt in two months.