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May 23, 2014

N. Korea fires shells near S. Korea warship
Seoul (AFP) May 22, 2014
North Korea on Thursday fired shells into waters near a South Korean warship on patrol south of the disputed Yellow Sea border, prompting an evacuation of residents on a nearby island, officials said. Two shells fell near the South Korean ship, which was sailing near the frontline island of Yeonpyeong, the South's defence ministry said. Residents on the island were advised to move to civilian shelters and nearby fishing boats were told to return to port. North Korea shelled Yeonpyeong in Nov ... read more

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Harris to provide IT service and support for homeland security

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Communications upgrade for B-52 bombers

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China, Russia show off naval forces amid disputes

Russia and West on verge of 'second Cold War': Medvedev

China hosts Asia security forum with wary neighbours

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S. Korea fires warning shots after N. Korean incursion

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