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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Japan to deploy interceptors for N Korea launch

Atago class destroyerJapan will clear the way for the deployment of ballistic missile interceptors as it prepares for the possibility of a North Korean rocket falling toward its territory, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.

Japanese law allows the shooting down of dangerous objects falling toward the country, excluding aircraft.

The cabinet plans to approve preparatory steps to destroy the rocket if it falls onto Japanese territory, Kyodo said, citing government sources.

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