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North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. Some experts speculate North Korea’s claim may be an exaggeration.

Formula 1: Antonelli and Russell 1-2 in qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) – Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took the pole for Sunday’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, just two weeks after he led qualifying and won the first race of his career at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Regional powers meet in Pakistan as Iran warns US against ground invasion

Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever,” the country’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said.  Qalibaf added: “Our firing continues. Our missiles are in place. Our determination and faith have increased.”

Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris

CHESSY, France (AP) – A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world – Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities.

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest.

Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) – Every year, fish markets in the seaside Mexican city of Veracruz flood with a crush of customers in the lead up to Holy Week. This year, they were virtually empty.

Regional powers meet in Pakistan as Iran warns US against ground invasion

Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever,” the country’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said.  Qalibaf added: “Our firing continues. Our missiles are in place. Our determination and faith have increased.”

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. Some experts speculate North Korea’s claim may be an exaggeration.

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest.