The North Korean rocket launch came just hours after the country's announcement of a plan to put a satellite into orbit drew strong rebukes from its neighbors.
Japan and South Korea say North Korea has launched a missile into the sea hours after it announced plans to put a rocket into orbit apparently carrying its second military reconnaissance satellite
Japanese Prime Minister's Office lifted a missile alert issued for the island of Okinawa following North Korea's launch, saying that the missile was believed not to be headed for its region
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. North Korea on Monday launched a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea said, hours after North Korea announced plans to put a rocket into orbit apparently carrying its second…
The niece of Emperor Naruhito, 29, arrived in Athens on Sunday, where she is currently undergoing an official visit to celebrate diplomatic ties between the two countries.
A missle appears to have been launched from North Korea which has sparked frenzy in Japan - a media alert warned people to take refuge underground in a bid to stay safe
The first typhoon to enter the Philippines this year killed at least three people in the Southeast Asian nation, further gaining strength as it heads to Japan.