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A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test

World Oct 14

U.S. providing powerful air defense system to Israel amid tensions with Iran

By Amna Nawaz, Nick Schifrin

World Oct 13

Aftermath of what security sources said was Israeli strike on Nabatieh
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Civilians feel nowhere is safe as Israel expands and intensifies strikes in Lebanon

Israel is stepping up its bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon as it wages a multi-front war against Hamas and Hezbollah. In southern Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike on a century-old market killed one person and wounded several others, as Israeli Prime…

By Leila Molana-Allen, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara

World Nov 28

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency. Handout via Reuters
Could the U.S. actually shoot down a North Korean missile?

The threat from North Korea has the U.S. reassessing its missile defense system and has prompted moves in Congress to boost missile defense funding. But does the current system really work? We got perspectives from two experts.

By Larisa Epatko

World Sep 07

A protest in Seongju, South Korea, opposes the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in this still image taken from a Sept. 7 social media video. Image by Han Sung/via Reuters
U.S. adds launchers to THAAD as dozens hurt in South Korea protests

SEOUL, South Korea — Dozens of people were injured in clashes between South Korean protesters and police Thursday as the U.S. military added more launchers to the high-tech missile-defense system it installed in a southern town to better cope with…

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Nation May 30

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News Wrap: U.S. military successfully stops missile in simulated attack

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May 09

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Will South Korea’s new president change course with North Korea, U.S.?

By PBS News Hour

South Korea elected a new president Tuesday after months of political turmoil. President-elect Moon Jae-in will assume control of a deeply divided government after his predecessor’s impeachment over corruption charges. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Kang of the University of…

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Mar 09

U.S. deployment of missile system in South Korea riles China

By Ryan Connelly Holmes

China voiced its objections to the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system to South Korea this week, saying it would "take necessary measures" to defend its national security.

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Aug 15

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Testing Continues on Missile Defense System

NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles provides an update on the military's defense against missile attacks, including efforts to shoot down missiles aimed at the United States.

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