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North Korea tests new ICBM, provokes condemnation from US and allies

  • North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile seen as its first successful ICBM test this year.
  • The missile, likely a Hwasong-18, flew for 74 minutes to a range of 1,000 km before landing in waters between North Korea and Japan.
  • North Korea had threatened strong action after accusing the US of reconnaissance flights near its territory.
  • The US, South Korea and Japan condemned the launch as a violation of UN resolutions.
  • Russia is investigating if the missile crashed in its exclusive economic zone.
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