Amid Regional Worries, China Plans 12 Percent Boost in Defense Spending
BEIJING — China plans to boost defense spending to $130 billion, a 12 percent increase.
Israel Navy Seizes Gaza-Bound M-302 Rockets on High Seas
It was announced at a news conference held in Israel that the Israeli military had seized a ship in the Red Sea on Wednesday that was carrying scores of advanced rockets going to the Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip from Iran.
North Korea Fires More Missiles Into Sea
North Korea continued Tuesday launching short-range missiles into the ocean, as part of what Seoul says is a protest against U.S.-South Korean military drills.
US, South Korea Criticize North Korea Missile Launches
The United States and South Korea have criticized another round of North Korean short range missile launches, saying two more missiles were fired Monday.