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Added on the 31/01/2015 10:30:13 - Copyright : Reuters EN
The Russian military test-fires a nuclear-capable short-range Iskander M ballistic missile as part of drills in the country's southern Astrakhan region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Pakistan conducts a successful test launch of a surface-to-surface missile, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
North Korea seen across border after it fires ballistic missile into sea. IMAGES
Images of a hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile as Russia announces that it has successfully tested the launch of the missile from a submarine. Moscow has in recent years touted the development of futuristic weapons that it hopes will give it the edge in any arms race with the United States at a time of growing tensions with the West. IMAGES
The United States warns North Korea of consequences if it makes good on threats of a spectacular missile test in the New Year. At a UN Security Council session on North Korea, the US ambassador, Kelly Craft, hints at further sanctions if North Korea follows through. SOUNDBITE
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).