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"Iran showed off its range of ballistic missiles at an annual military parade today, with the rockets draped in banners vowing to "crush America" and "wipe Israel off the map"."
Increasingly provocative. I wonder why. It is almost like they are baiting us. If they truly want to develop their nukes, why not just continue in secrecy and deny their intent?
SKorea says North may be preparing to test-fire missile
South Korea's Defence Ministry says Seoul and US military authorities are on alert as North Korea appears to be preparing to test-fire a missile as part of a routine military drill.
A South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman says military authorities have recently noticed missile-related activities in North Korea.
He says the missile-related activities are probably part of North Korea's annual military drill.
Meanwhile, Japanese media reports say there are signs that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile which could hit almost any target in Japan.
The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper says Tokyo and Washington have detected signs after analysing data from reconnaissance satellites and radio traffic.
The newspaper says Japan's defence ministry has sent two destroyer class warships and an electronic surveillance aircraft to the Sea of Japan to boost its early warning and surveillance abilities in the area.
23/09/2004 13:02:48 | ABC Radio Australia News
http://www.abc.net.au/asiapacific/news/GoAsiaPacificBNA_1205476.htm