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Evening Standard
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Michael Howie

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan prompting evacuations and halting trains

North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years on Tuesday, prompting a warning for residents to take cover and a temporary suspension of train operations.

The Japanese government warned citizens to take cover as the missile appeared to have flown over and past its territory before falling into the Pacific Ocean.

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