US Navy deploys ships before North Korean launch
WASHINGTON: The United States has deployed naval ships equipped with ballistic missile defenses and is monitoring North Korea "very closely" ahead of an anticipated rocket launch, the head of US...
View ArticleUS moves warships to track North Korea rocket launch
The US is moving navy ships into position to track a North Korean rocket due to launch later this month. The warships were moved to achieve "the best situational awareness", the US military chief in...
View ArticleUS warships to monitor North Korea's planned rocket launch
The United States is shifting warships into position to track and possibly defend against a planned North Korean rocket launch while urging Pyongyang to cancel its second such attempt this year, the...
View ArticleU.S. shifts ships to monitor N. Korea
The commander of U.S. military forces in the Pacific region said Thursday that warships equipped with advanced radar and other ballistic-missile defense systems were being relocated to monitor a...
View Article>AP Exclusive: Snow slowed NKorea launch prep
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — New satellite images indicate that snow may have slowed North Korea's rocket launch preparations, but that Pyongyang could still be ready for liftoff starting Monday. South...
View ArticleAP Exclusive: Snow may have slowed NKorea launch
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- New satellite images indicate that snow may have slowed North Korea's rocket launch preparations, but that Pyongyang could still be ready for liftoff starting Monday. South...
View ArticleAP Exclusive: Snow slowed NKorea launch prep
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- New satellite images indicate that snow may have slowed North Korea's rocket launch preparations, but that Pyongyang could still be ready for liftoff starting Monday. South...
View ArticleSnow may push back North Korea rocket launch
New satellite images indicate that snow may have slowed North Korea's rocket launch preparations, but that Pyongyang could still be ready for liftoff starting Monday. South Korean media reports this...
View ArticleU.S., region monitoring North Korea launch
The U.S. and countries in the Asia-Pacific are preparing to monitor and potentially shoot down a rocket expected to be launched by North Korea as early as next week. Japan...
View ArticleWorld on edge ahead of N. Korea's pending satellite launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, (r.), with the Korean People's Army senior officers, preparing a satellite launch.AP The eyes of the world are on North Korea, as the rogue republic counts down to a...
View ArticleEyes on Korea: Navies Ready for Missile Shootdown if Test Threatens Allies
U.S. ships move into area, Japan readies anti-missile batteries North Korea's potential test shot of a long range missile is worrisome enough in itself, but experts and military strategists are also...
View ArticleNorth Korea vs. USA: How vast a difference?
News is that North Korea is about to launch a “communications” satellite and that has many nations concerned. The launch is managed by the N. Korean military, and the true point is that they can...
View ArticleUS Sends Warships as North Korea Prepares Rocket Launch
WASHINGTON -- The United States is shifting four warships into position to track and possibly defend against a planned North Korean rocket launch, while urging Pyongyang to cancel its second such...
View ArticleUS sends warships ahead of North Korea's missile launch
In response to North Korea’s plans to attempt a second launching of a “satellite” into orbit sometime between Dec. 10 and Dec. 22, the United States is currently maneuvering four warships into...
View ArticleUS: NKorea launch intended to show missile tech
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea's plan to fire a satellite into space is really intended to show the world its capability to build missiles, a top U.S. commander said Thursday, as Pyongyang readied the...
View ArticleUS warns over N Korea launch
The commander of US troops in Japan yesterday said that the situation ahead of North Korea’s planned launch of a long-range rocket this month is “very dangerous.” Lieutenant General Salvatore...
View ArticleUS Moves Warships to Track North Korean Rocket Launch
PENTAGON — The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, Admiral Samuel Locklear, says the U.S. is moving warships to track a rocket that North Korea expects to launch. North Korea announced last week...
View ArticleU.S. Navy positions ships to monitor North Korea launch
Editor's Note: The sourcing in the story was changed to Department of Defense officials. The original story did not accurately describe the source. By Barbara Starr The Navy is moving some warships...
View ArticleU.S. Deploys Ships to Monitor North Korea Rocket Launch
The U.S. is deploying ships to monitor and potentially shoot down a rocket North Korea plans to fire this month, as Japan readied its military to destroy any possible debris. “We’ll move them around...
View ArticleUS navy readies for North Korea rocket
South Korean protesters at a rally denouncing North Korea's rocket launch. Photo: AP Photo The United States has deployed naval ships equipped with ballistic missile defences and is monitoring North...
View ArticleU.S. warships moving to monitor N. Korea's planned rocket launch
* Washington watching launch preparations 'very closely' * Pyongyang says it wants to put a satellite in orbit * U.S. says it is a missile test, would violate UN measures By David Alexander...
View ArticleU.S. warships moving to monitor North Korea's planned rocket launch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is shifting warships into position to track and possibly defend against a planned North Korean rocket launch while urging Pyongyang to cancel its second such...
View ArticleU.S. Warships Relocated to Track Expected Rocket Launch by North Korea
The commander of American military forces in the Pacific region said Thursday that warships equipped with advanced radar and other ballistic-missile defense sytems were being relocated to monitor a...
View ArticleJapan sets sights on Pyongyang's launch
By Kosuke Takahashi TOKYO - As North Korea ramps up preparations for its planned mid-April launch of an "earth-observation satellite", Japan, South Korea and the United States are rushing to prepare...
View ArticleNorth Korea launch draws anger as failure wounds pride
PYONGYANG, North Korea - A satellite launch North Korea had hailed as a moment of national pride ended in failure Friday when the rocket disintegrated over the Yellow Sea, earning Pyongyang...
View ArticleUS arms sales to Asia set to boom on Pacific 'pivot'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. sales of warplanes, anti-missile systems and other costly weapons to China's and North Korea's neighbors appear set for significant growth amid regional security jitters....
View ArticleAnalysis: U.S. arms sales to Asia set to boom on Pacific "pivot"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. sales of warplanes, anti-missile systems and other costly weapons to China's and North Korea's neighbors appear set for significant growth amid regional security jitters....
View ArticleFailed launch is setback for NKorea's new leader
South Korean warships fanned out across the Yellow Sea on Saturday to search for debris from North Korea's failed rocket launch, which brought humiliation to the country's new young leader and...
View ArticleUS plans new Asia missile defence
The US is planning a major expansion of missile defenses in Asia, a move American officials say is designed to contain threats from North Korea, but one that could also be used to counter China's...
View ArticleU.S. Plans New Asia Missile Defenses
By ADAM ENTOUS And JULIAN E. BARNES The U.S. is planning a major expansion of missile defenses in Asia, a move American officials say is designed to contain threats from North Korea, but one that could...
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