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August 31, 2016

Japan wants fresh UN sanctions against North Korea
United Nations, United States (AFP) Aug 30, 2016
Japan pushed the UN Security Council on Tuesday to consider fresh sanctions against North Korea for test-firing a series of ballistic missiles that it said were a threat to the region and the entire world. The council strongly condemned the series of launches on Friday and agreed in a unanimous statement backed by China to take "further significant measures." "The number of provocative actions taken by North Korea has been phenomenal," said Japanese Ambassador Kero Bessho following a closed-door ... read more

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Kerry says united with allies over South China Sea The United States is united with its allies in upholding freedom of navigation rights in the South China Sea following a tribunal's decision on the contested waters, Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday. ... more		Japan eyes record defence budget to develop anti-ship missiles Japan's defence ministry requested a record budget on Wednesday, with funds for an anti-ship missile system to defend islands at the centre of a territorial dispute with China. ... more		US, India bolster ties, warn Pakistan over extremists The United States and India urged Pakistan Tuesday to do more to counter extremist groups operating from its soil as the world's two largest democracies announced measures to strengthen security and energy ties. ... more
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