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Iran says Shahab-3 missile entirely Iranian, production ongoing
TEHRAN (AFP) May 05, 2005
Iran said Thursday its Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missiles was entirely comprised of locally-made parts and that production was continuing.

China says can discuss missile issues with Taiwan
BEIJING (AFP) May 03, 2005
China on Tuesday said it was willing to discuss its missile deployment with Taiwan if the island acknowledged it was part of China and abandoned its pro-independence stance.

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US has 'significant' deterrent capability against North Korea: Rice
 WASHINGTON (AFP) May 03, 2005
The United States has "significant deterrent capability" to thwart North Korea's nuclear ambitions, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Monday as the White House called a weekend missile test by Pyongyang "provocative."

White House says North Korea missile launch 'provocative'
 WASHINGTON (AFP) May 02, 2005
The White House on Monday called North Korea's weekend missile test the latest in "a series of provocative acts," and urged Pyongyang to return to six-country talks on its nuclear program.

Suspected failed North Korean missile launch observed Friday: media
TOKYO (AFP) May 02, 2005
A suspected failed missile launch was recorded in North Korea Friday, two days before the Stalinist regime successfully test-fired a short-range missile into the Sea of Japan (East Sea), media reports said Monday.

US, Asian allies downplay North Korea missile test
SEOUL (AFP) May 02, 2005
The United States, Japan and South Korea on Monday played down North Korea's test-firing of a short-range missile off its east coast, saying it was not related to Pyongyang's drive for nuclear weapons.

US apologises for mix-up in bodies of Iraq helicopter attack victims
SUVA (AFP) May 02, 2005
The US embassy in Fiji has apologised over a blunder in identifying 11 men killed in a missile attack on a commercial helicopter in Iraq, which apparently resulted in the remains of an American being sent to Fiji by mistake.

South Korea downplays North's missile launch
SEOUL (AFP) May 02, 2005
South Korea on Monday downplayed North Korea's short-range missile launch off its eastern coast, warning against linking it to a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.

Japan calls North Korean missile 'domestic military drill'
TOKYO (AFP) May 02, 2005
Japan said Monday that North Korea's missile launch amounted to a "domestic military drill" that did not violate a moratorium promised to Tokyo, amid US calls to step up pressure on Pyongyang.

Japan downplays imminent missile threat by North Korea
TOKYO (AFP) May 02, 2005
Japan on Monday played down the missile threat from North Korea, saying a short-range test launch by Pyongyang at the weekend would not jeopardize Japan's security.

North Korea conducts missile test: US
 WASHINGTON (AFP) May 02, 2005
North Korea apparently fired a short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Sunday, the US government said, calling on its allies to express concern to the nuclear-armed Stalinist country.

South Korea says North Korea fired a short-range missile
SEOUL (AFP) May 02, 2005
North Korea fired a short-range missile into the sea Sunday morning amid an international dispute over the North's nuclear weapons program, Yonhap news agency reported.

Iran, North Korea in the spotlight ahead of non-proliferation meeting
 WASHINGTON (AFP) May 01, 2005
Delegates arriving in New York for an international meeting to stem the spread of nuclear weapons were given new cause for concern Sunday, after North Korea fired a short-range missile into the Sea of Japan and Iran vowed to press on with its controversial atomic program.

North Korea apparently conducted missile test: White House
 WASHINGTON (AFP) May 01, 2005
North Korea apparently fired a short-range missile into the Sea of Japan, the White House said Sunday, calling on US allies to work with Washington to demonstrate that Pyongyang's actions are "inappropriate."

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