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The boat was in Japan's exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture in the south-west when it was intercepted and its captain arrested on Thursday, according to the country's fisheries agency.

From BBC

Pyongyang has used previous processions to show off its newest and most potent weapons, a rare source of insight into the strength of its armed forces.

From Barron's

Before heading off to the front, Shaman, his army call sign, was manning the stand of the "Berkut Military-Sports Cossack Club" in the shopping centre.

From Barron's

Rio's Carnival period starts Friday, with the top schools kicking off three days of glittering parades on Sunday.

From Barron's

But investors shouldn’t shrug off any unexpected results, says Omair Sharif, founder of Inflation Insights.

From Barron's