North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting US: report wgmd.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wgmd.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Monday's launch is the North's second weapons firing in less than a day. It comes as North Korea vows retaliatory steps against the U.S. and South Korea for their decision to boost their nuclear deterrence plans.
The Japanese military asked on Thursday that the Pentagon ground the Osprey aircraft there until the hybrid flying vehicle has been proven safe to operate after a crash that killed at least one person on Wednesday.
Japan has approximately 247,000 members in its military, which is only 90% of its ideal size. Despite their attempts to recruit new members, there is still a shortage.
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