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N. Korea confirms test of ballistic missile

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SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea confirmed Monday that it test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam, the North's most significant weapon launch in years, as Washington plans steps to show its commitment to its Asian allies.

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  1. North Korea Tests Longest-Range Missile Since 2017

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    N. Korea confirms test of ballistic missile

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  1. Local News 8

    North Korea conducts what could be its 6th missile test this month, South Korea says (opens Local News 8)

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    By Yoonjung Seo and Brad Lendon, CNN North Korea fired what are presumed to be two short-range ballistic missiles into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Thursday — a move believed to be its sixth missile test this month, the South Korean military said.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since President Joe Biden took office, as it revives its old playbook in brinkmanship…

  3. The Columbian

    North Korea launches suspected missile in 7th test in 2022 (opens The Columbian)

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    SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea — its 7th round of weapons launches this month — in an apparent attempt to pressure the Biden administration

  4. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    N. Korea tests possibly longest-range missile since 2017 (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, as it

  5. The Times of Israel

    In message to US, North Korea appears to test longest-range missile since 2017 (opens The Times of Israel)

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    With frenzy of launches, 7 in one month, Pyongyang is believed to be trying to pressure Washington to resume stalled negotiations over its nuclear program

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    North Korea fires longest range missile since 2017 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, Junko Ogura and Barbara Starr, CNN North Korea fired what is presumed to be its longest range ballistic missile since 2017 on Sunday, an escalation of its weapons program and a possible sign of larger tests to come, according to South Korea’s President.

  7. NBC News

    Latest North Korea projectile test possibly longest-range missile since 2017 (opens NBC News)

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    North Korea has been ramping up its testing activity in recent months, including seven rounds of weapons launches so far in 2022.

  8. WMUR

    North Korea tests possibly longest-range missile since 2017 (opens WMUR)

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    Sunday's test was North Korea’s seventh round of launches this month.

  9. Voice of America

    North Korea Launches Longest-Range Missile Since 2017 (opens Voice of America)

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    South Korea’s military says the North launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile

  10. The Guardian

    US condemns North Korea after it launches longest-range missile test since 2017 (opens The Guardian)

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    Test marks Pyongyang’s seventh weapons launch this month, highlighting expanding arsenal amid stalled denuclearisation talks

  11. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    N. Korea launches suspected missile into sea in 7th test of month (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea -- its seventh round of weapons launches this month -- in an apparent attempt to pressure the Biden administration on Saturday over long-stalled nuclear negotiations.

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  13. CBS News

    North Korea carries out 7th launch this month (opens CBS News)

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    The flight details suggest the North tested its longest-range ballistic missile since 2017, when it flight-tested three intercontinental range ballistic missiles.

  14. The Hill

    North Korean missile test longest since 2017 (opens The Hill)

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    North Korea's latest missile test on Sunday appears to be the longest ballistic missile launch since 2017, as well as its

  15. France 24

    North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017 (opens France 24)

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    North Korea on Sunday tested its most powerful missile since 2017, ramping up the firepower for its record-breaking seventh launch this month as Seoul warned nuclear and long-range tests could be nex…

  16. KEYT Santa Barbara

    North Korea fires longest range missile since 2017 | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, Junko Ogura and Barbara Starr, CNN North Korea fired what is presumed to be its longest range ballistic missile since 2017 on

  17. The Hill

    North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile in 7th test this month (opens The Hill)

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    North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Sunday, according to the South Korean military, marking potentially the seventh missile test the nation has conducted so far in 2022.

  18. France 24

    North Korea conducts largest missile test since 2017 (opens France 24)

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    North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday, sending a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile soaring into space, seen as taking the nuclear-armed country a step close…

  19. Digital Journal

    North Korea confirms most powerful missile test since 2017 (opens Digital Journal)

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    North Korea confirmed Monday it had fired its most powerful missile since 2017, capping a month-long blitz of launches that has raised the

  20. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    N. Korea missile test decried (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    SEOUL -- Leaders of Japan and South Korea denounced what appeared to be North Korea's longest-range missile test in five years as it ramps up military pressure amid long-stalled nuclear talks.

  21. Insider

    North Korea releases pictures from space that it says were taken from its latest missile test (opens Insider)

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    North Korea said it tested a Hwasong-12 intermediate range ballistic missile in what appears to be the country's seventh missile test in 2022.

  22. Deutsche Welle

    North Korea says Hwasong-12 ballistic missile test successful | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    North Korea released photos after what it says was a successful ballistic missile test. It is the seventh launch this year, making January the busiest ever for the country's missile program.

  23. France 24

    US calls for direct talks as North Korea confirms largest missile test since 2017 (opens France 24)

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    North Korea confirmed on Monday it had tested a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), state media reported, as U.S. and South Korean officials warned Sunday’s launch could lead to r…

  24. France 24

    North Korea says Sunday test was Hwasong-12 missile (opens France 24)

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    North Korea confirmed it had fired a Hwasong-12 "mid-range ballistic missile", state media reported Monday, the first time it has tested a weapon that powerful since 2017.

  25. Al Jazeera

    North Korea says Sunday’s test was a Hwasong-12 missile (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Test marks first time the nuclear armed country has launched a weapon of that size since 2017.

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