Posted in: N Korean rocket passes over Okinawa; U.N. Security Council to meet See in context
@Smith:
Two reasons: a) they said they would shoot it down only if it appeared debris would fall on Japanese soil.
We can only guess as to the reason for not "shooting" down North Korea's missile. Obviously, it was not for the reason (a) you placed in your comment. because.....
AP News reported: "Japan says North Korean rocket debris fell in seas off Japan, Philippines, Korean Peninsula."
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Posted in: N Korean rocket passes over Okinawa; U.N. Security Council to meet See in context
Most news international news sources, including S. Korea and Japan report the three stage rocket flew over the island of Okinawa and landed near R.P.... sounds like some sort of success and not a failure.
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Posted in: At least 5 dead in fire after Yamanashi expressway tunnel caves in See in context
I've always wondered how safe they were and if they were inspected...
Japanese tv reporting that this tunnel was inspected recently and passed inspection.
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Posted in: At least 5 dead in fire after Yamanashi expressway tunnel caves in See in context
This particular tunnel was built in 1975. Go to CNN and watch video on latest news report.
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