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US leaves UN Human Rights Council after probe finds possible American war crimes in Iran

The United States has formally withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, one day after a UN fact-finding mission said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe US forces committed war crimes in two strikes on civilian sites in Iran.

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North Korea says conducts 'final phase' test for surveillance satellite

North Korea conducts an "important, final phase" test for the launch of a surveillance satellite.

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KOREAS

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles amid high tensions

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast, South Korean military and Japanese officials say.

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FOREIGN POLICY

Japan, South Korea impose fresh sanctions on North Korea

Japan and South Korea have imposed new sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities in response to Pyongyang’s recent missile tests.

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KOREAS

North Korea test-fires two long-range cruise missiles

North Korea has test-fired a pair of long-range strategic cruise missiles, North Korean state media say, calling it a test to confirm the reliability and operability of nuclear-capable weapons.

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MILITARY

US, South Korea begin war games after North's ballistic missile test

The United States and South Korea have begun their first combined naval war games in five years near the peninsula a day after North Korea carried out another ballistic missile launch amid growing tensions.

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FOREIGN POLICY

North Korea: US creating an ‘Asian NATO’ with South Korea and Japan

North Korea has criticized the recent agreement between the United States, South Korea and Japan on strengthening military cooperation.

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KOREAS

North Korean leader convenes military meeting amid tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called a meeting with his senior military officials to discuss national defense policies and plans for further arms buildup, amid escalating tensions with the United States and South Korea over Pyongyang's recent missile tests.

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