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Fri 07 Jul 2009N Korea test-fires four short-range missiles
North Korea test-fired four short-range missiles yesterday, further stoking tension in the region that was already high because of Pyongyang’s nuclear test and threats to boost its nuclear arsenal in response to UN sanctions.
The North, which often fires short-range missiles as part of military drills and usually times the launches for periods of diplomatic friction, was hit with UN sanctions following its May 25th nuclear test.
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