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The U.S. Will Find Few Takers in the Western Pacific for Its Missiles — Now that it has walked away from the INF treaty, the U.S. is looking to deploy nuclear missiles in the western Pacific against China. Whether it finds a spot to place them is another story. Link
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The United States will continue its efforts to deploy land-based intermediate-range missiles in the western Pacific, including Japan and South Korea.
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- China: Beijing Reportedly Gives Hong Kong Until Early September to Restore Public Order, Legislator Says Link
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- South Korea: U.S. Envoy for North Korea Arrives in Seoul Amid Conclusion of Joint Military Drills Link
- Russia: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Accuses Western Countries of Interfering in Moscow Protests Link
- India, Pakistan: Trump Calls on Khan, Modi to Reduce Tensions Link
- Ethiopia: Islamic State in Somalia Looks to Expand Into Ethiopia, Report Says Link
- Japan: Tokyo Approves Second Shipment of Key High-Tech Materials to South Korea, Report Says Link
- EU, U.K.: Tusk Rejects Johnson's Request to Eliminate Backstop From Brexit Agreement Link
- Italy: Prime Minister Conte to Offer His Resignation to President Mattarella Link
- Hong Kong: Lam Promises 'Communication Platform' to Facilitate Dialogue With ProtestersLink
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