North Korea poised for long-range missile test
South Korea reports a radar vehicle moving to a launch site on North Korea's eastern coast as Pyongyang presses ahead with a long-range missile test amid rising tensions. The actions follow threats to scrap peace deals and widen war rhetoric with Seoul.
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Israel faces tough coalition over Hamas and Iran
Israel's incoming government may pursue a hard line on Hamas and Iran. A hawkish vs moderist coalition split shapes peacemaking with the Palestinians while both leaders vow to topple Hamas and deter Iran, with coalition talks to unfold in weeks.
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Lynn confirmed as deputy defense secretary amid ethics waiver
The Senate voted 93 to 4 to approve William Lynn for deputy defense secretary, backing Obama’s ethics waiver for a former Raytheon lobbyist. Grassley and Coburn opposed, Cornyn also against, McCaskill among the no votes, citing concerns over lobbying ties and past accounting practices.
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