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North Korea fires short-range missiles off its east coast

North Korea fired three short-range missiles off its east coast Saturday, following through on months of threats to conduct a missile launch.
19:23 May 18, 2013

Myanmar leader, Obama to meet while reforms stall

Myanmar President Thein Sein's historic White House visit next week is the culmination of U.S. outreach to a former pariah regime. That's been based on a principle of taking "action for action" by deepening ties in response to democratic reforms.
19:03 May 18, 2013
China arrests man for spreading fake terror information

A man has been arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threats against several domestic flights bound for Shanghai, Chinese officials said Saturday.
Northeast Japan jolted by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami warning

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted northeastern Japan on Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

US use of 'Sea of Japan' rankles South Koreans

The U.S. and South Korea routinely bend over backwards to compliment one another and extoll the virtues of their partnership. But there’s a bit of semantics that sets South Koreans’ teeth on edge.
05:14 May 16, 2013
Zama High to receive full accreditation just one year after damning review

Zama American High School will likely regain full accreditation following an independent review this week, a dramatic turnaround for a school that last year became the first Defense Department school ever to be placed on probation.
16:05 May 15, 2013
Osaka mayor: ‘Wild Marines’ should consider using prostitutes

U.S. servicemembers should consider soliciting prostitutes to control their “sexual energies,” the mayor of Osaka said Monday. It was a suggestion that apparently didn’t get very far with a Marine commander in Okinawa.
21:46 May 14, 2013
Woman appeals conviction for plotting murder of husband May 14, 2013
S. Korean woman sentenced for selling fake jobs at base May 14, 2013
Past point of dialogue with North over nuke development, former S. Korean military leader says May 14, 2013
13 who went missing in Mayaguez incident to be buried at Arlington May 14, 2013

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Loaded field geared for records on track

Athletes and coaches say they have not seen this much talent - at so many schools in so many events - at any Far East meet.
08:02 May 16, 2013
ASIJ is team to beat in baseball finals

Who can beat American School In Japan? And how?
08:02 May 16, 2013
Kinnick hoping this is the year for softball glory

They’ve been in this position before, champions of DODDS Japan and the Kanto Plain. But all those honors paved the way for disappointment at the Far East High School Division I Softball Tournament.
08:01 May 16, 2013
Kinnick stands out at Kanto track Invitational
Foster, Misawa earn USFJ football wins
For coaches, deciding Far East roster tugs at the heartstrings

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Does social media add fuel to servicemembers' degrading actions?

Degrading hate speech against women remains ubiquitous in the military, despite efforts to address the sexual assault crisis. screen.
Improved grenade design on the way

Troops can soon look forward to small improvements, even a possible complete redesign, of the fragmentation hand grenade.
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Wandering through Sicily with an eye for awe

A photo essay explores the charm of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Things learned, observed in Pacific high school spring sports season Weeks 12.0, 13.0

What to do about Kanto Invitational, congrats to Kadena softball, Ma Nature, soccer fellowship and other things.
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Things learned, observed in USFJ-AFL Weeks 4.0, 5.0

A few modest proposals to teams to improve their production; huge opportunity for command recognition.
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Pacific high school soccer ratings, pre-Far East edition

No movement in final regular-season top 10; could be major moves after Far Easts end.
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Fort Bliss gets on the microgrid, an energy first for DOD

The Army flipped the switch on an advanced power system at Fort Bliss Thursday, taking a step towards the Pentagon's goal to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its military bases around the world.
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