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• Japanese government approves anti-missile defense system.
• China air drills prompt Japan, South Korea to scramble fighter jets.
• South Korea says Chinese aircraft entered defense zone.
• Wannacry malware said to have been launched from North Korea.
• White House blames North Korea for cyber attack, costs firms 2 billion.
• U. S. asks U.N. to block ships delivering banned cargo to North Korea.
• U. S. vetoes U.N. resolution by 14 counties opposing Jerusalem move.
• Abbas rallies China, Russia to become brokers in peace process.
• Syrian President says France encourages terrorism, no peace talks.
• Putin states ex-Soviet countries under threat by local insurgents.
• Ten Rohingya bodies unearth at Myanmar mass grave site.
• Yemen Houthis fired missile at Riyadh and is then intercepted.
• Saudi Arabia to issue tourist visas in early 2018.
• Jakarta former Christian mayor Ahok jailed to be granted Xmas leave.
• Duterte of Philippines sacks admiral in surprise move.
• Trump unveils futuristic ‘America First’ economic plan.
• Kremlin calls Trump’s plan strategy imperialistic.
• U. S. Senate votes tonight on tax overhaul for Trump’s signature.
• Sixty-six percent of Americans believe tax cuts benefit the rich.
• Britain’s May asks Trump to provide Middle East peace plan.
• New British aircraft carrier springs leak during commissioning.

          (News taken from channelnewsasia, BBC, CNN, RT, and VOA)

All the Best to you.

Ron Miller