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Kim Jong Un is a son of a b**** with a chubby face, says Philippine President Duterte

Kim Jong Un is a son of a b**** with a chubby face, says Philippine President Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Dutertes latest controversial remarks target the North Korean regime, and they come just a few days ahead of his hosting a meeting of foreign diplomats at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum. In his typical colorful rhetoric, Duterte professed his hatred for war and described North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un as a fool and a son of a b**** who is playing with dangerous toys. Aug 2, 2017
U.S. test-launches ICBM amid North Korea tensions

U.S. test-launches ICBM amid North Korea tensions

The U.S. military successfully test-launched an Intercontinental-Ballistic Missile from California, just days after North Koreas second test of their own ICBM. The Air Force claimed that the action is not a response to North Koreas recent test launch, but to demonstrate U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure and effective, and ready to deter, detect and defend attacks against the U.S. and its allies. Aug 2, 2017
Tillerson comfortable working with Trump: We have a good relationship

Tillerson comfortable working with Trump: We have a good relationship

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has put an end to speculation that he is frustrated in his job and that he wants to quit. Despite not being on the same page with President Donald Trump on North Korea and Iran, Tillerson said he is comfortable in his job and that he shares a good relationship with the commander-in-chief. Speaking to reporters at a nearly hour-long news conference in Washington, DC, on Tuesday (1 August), Tillerson said he and Trump have policy disagreements on things like JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), notably over the Iran nuclear deal. Aug 2, 2017
Tillerson tells North Korea US is not seeking regime change: Were not your enemy

Tillerson tells North Korea US is not seeking regime change: Were not your enemy

As tensions rise over the Korean peninsula with North Koreas repeated missile launches, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said that the White House is not seeking to topple the Kim Jong-un regime in Pyongyang. Instead it only wants to have a dialogue with the country at some point, Tillerson said on Tuesday (1 August).Were not your enemy, were not your threat but youre presenting an unacceptable threat to us and we have to respond, he said. Aug 2, 2017
US carries out successful THAAD missile defence test after reported North Korea threat

US carries out successful THAAD missile defence test after reported North Korea threat

The US Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a test of the THAAD weapon system on 30 July, shooting down a medium-range missile launched by a US Air Force C-17 aircraft over the Pacific Ocean. The test was a result of North Korea announcing on 29 July, that it had carried out a similar test of a long-range ballistic missile capable of hitting the US mainland. Jul 31, 2017
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