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US Deploys Anti-Missile System In South Korea

The move comes a day after the North Korea launched four ballistic missiles.

The US military says it has begun deploying the missile defense system in South Korea.

The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system (Thaad) is designed to protect against threats from North Korea.The THAAD system, which is designed to shoot down incoming missiles, has been repeatedly condemned by China. The government in Beijing has argued that it would undermine regional stability.

Senior Democrats have condemned President Trump's latest travel ban on six mainly Muslim countries, saying it would undermine security.

We find out why scientists in the US have shown a keen interest in the blood of the giant lizard called Komodo dragon.

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Tue 7 Mar 201705:06GMT

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  • Tue 7 Mar 201705:06GMT