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May 9, 2019, 8:16 AM UTC / Updated May 9, 2019, 8:35 AM UTC

By Phil Helsel and Stella Kim

North Korea launched an “unidentified projectile” Thursday afternoon, a South Korean military official said.

It’s the second time in a week that North Korea has apparently conducted a launch.

The projectile was fired east “from Sinori area located in Northern Pyongan Province” about 4:30 p.m. local time (3:30 a.m. ET), the South Korean military official said.

Last week, North Korea launched what were described as several short-range projectiles. A South Korean military official has said that the launch was thought to involve multiple rocket launchers, including "new tactical guidance weapons."

North Korean state media KCNA said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed that launch. KCNA claimed the launch was a drill "to estimate and inspect the operating ability and the accuracy of striking duty performance of large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons."

May 4, 201901:22

Experts who analyzed photos from the North Korean state media say it's clear the the county tested a new solid-fuel missile that appears to be modeled after Russia's Iskander short-range ballistic missile system, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

A spokesman for North Korea’s foreign ministry was quoted by KCNA as saying on Wednesday that last week’s launch was self-defensive military drill, and the official criticized it being branded as provocative.

Many have viewed Saturday's launch as a sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington over its nuclear arsenal.

President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un abruptly ended a summit earlier this year after they were unable to negotiate a denuclearization deal.

At that time, Trump indicated that the talks fell apart over Kim's demand that all sanctions be lifted in exchange for concessions on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. The U.S. has indicated that the sanctions will stay in place until North Korea makes more significant moves.

There have since been no publicly known high-level contacts between the U.S. and North Korea, although both sides say they are still open to a third summit.

Phil Helsel

Phil Helsel is a reporter for NBC News.

Stella Kim

Stella Kim is an NBC News freelance producer based in Seoul.

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2019-05-09 08:16:00Z
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North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile, South Korea's military says - CNBC

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile on Thursday, according to the South Korean military, less than a week after leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of multiple rockets and missiles.

"We confirm that North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile off towards eastern direction from Sinori area located in Northern Pyongan Province at around 03:30 a.m. ET/16:30 p.m. local time," a South Korean military official told NBC News on Thursday.

Last week, North Korea launched a number of rockets and at least one short range missile from its east coast into the ocean. Thursday's launch would be the third time North Korea has fired a missile since talks collapsed between President Donald Trump and Kim in February.

The two leaders met in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss the possibility of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, but the talks ended abruptly without a deal. That summit had followed the historic meeting between Kim and Trump in Singapore last June. North Korea had pledged to cease its nuclear and long-range missile tests back in April 2018.

—Reuters and CNBC's Jeff Daniels contributed to this article.

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2019-05-09 08:08:42Z
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Singapore Passes Controversial 'Fake News' Bill - TIME

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Google says Singapore's fake news law may hurt innovation - Reuters

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Google said on Thursday an anti-fake news law passed by Singapore’s parliament could stunt innovation, a quality that the city-state wants to nurture under plans to expand its tech industry.

FILE PHOTO: The Google name is displayed outside the company's office in London, Britain November 1, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, a law criticized by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could be used to clamp down on freedom of speech.

The passage of the law comes at a time when Singapore, a financial and transport hub, has been making efforts to position itself as regional center for digital innovation.

Google said the law could hamper those efforts.

“We remain concerned that this law will hurt innovation and the growth of the digital information ecosystem,” the company said in response to a query from Reuters.

“How the law is implemented matters, and we are committed to working with policymakers on this process.”

The law will require online media platforms to carry corrections or remove content the government considers to be false, with penalties for perpetrators running as high as prison terms of up to 10 years or fines up to S$1 million ($735,000).

The law minister has said the bill will not affect free speech. Singapore says it is vulnerable to fake news because of its position as a global financial hub, its mixed ethnic and religious population and widespread internet access.

“We remain concerned with aspects of the new law which grant broad powers to the Singapore executive branch to compel us to remove content they deem to be false and to push a government notification to users,” Simon Milner, Facebook’s Asia-Pacific vice-president of public policy, said.

Milner said Facebook hoped that the ministry’s reassuring statements led to a “proportionate and measured approach in practice”.

Facebook and Singapore clashed late last year when the company refused to remove a post of an online article about the city-state’s banks and Malaysia’s scandal-linked 1MDB state fund, that the government said was “false and malicious.”

A running feud between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his brother and sister over the will of their late father, Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, has also played out over Facebook since it first erupted in public in 2017.

The prime minister’s siblings have used the social media platform to give their side of a row that disturbed the normally calm politics of a country that has been led by the same party since its independence in 1965.

Activists are concerned that the law could give the government power to decide if material posted online is true or false.

“Singapore’s leaders have crafted a law that will have a chilling affect on internet freedom throughout Southeast Asia,” Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said in a statement.

FILE PHOTO: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Singapore, November 12, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

“(The law will) likely start a new set of information wars as they try to impose their narrow version of ‘truth’ on the wider world.”

Asia Internet Coalition, having previously criticized the bill for the new law, said that its members are committed to work with the Singapore government on the law’s implementation.

“The Asia Internet Coalition reaffirms our members’ commitment to continue engaging with the Singapore government and to collaborate with all stakeholders to address the issue of deliberate online misinformation,” managing director Jeff Paine said.

Reporting by Aradhana Aravindan; Editing by Joe Brock & Simon Cameron-Moore

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2019-05-09 04:03:00Z
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Royal baby: Duke and Duchess of Sussex share first glimpse of son - BBC News

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

Introducing him to the cameras earlier in the day, Meghan said: "He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm. He's been the dream."

As they laughed, Prince Harry said: "I don't know who he gets that from."

The announcement came after the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh met their eighth and newest great-grandchild for the first time at Windsor Castle.

There was no mention of a potential royal title for Archie.

Talking about their first few days as parents, Meghan said: "It's magic, it's pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy."

The duke added: "It's great. Parenting is amazing.

"It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy."

On which parent the baby resembled more, Harry said: "Everyone says that babies change so much over two weeks.

"We're basically monitoring how the changing process happens over this next month really. But his looks are changing every single day, so who knows."

Later, asked to show more of their son's face to the cameras, Meghan laughed as Harry joked: "He's already got a little bit of facial hair as well, wonderful."

Meghan added: "Thank you everybody for all the well-wishes and kindness, it just means so much."

Pictures of the new family's first photocall were then shared on the SussexRoyal Instagram account.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family," the post said.

The images shared on social media were taken by Chris Allerton, who was the couple's private wedding party photographer, and took the picture of the newlyweds watching fireworks in the grounds of Frogmore House at their evening reception.

The infant, who is seventh in line to the throne, was delivered at 05:26 BST on Monday, with Harry saying after the birth that he and Meghan were "absolutely thrilled".

The Duke of Cambridge has welcomed his brother to "the sleep deprivation society that is parenting".

Prince William - a father-of-three - said he looked forward to seeing the new parents "when things have quietened down".

The Prince of Wales has also expressed his joy at the birth.

During an official visit to Germany with the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles said: "We couldn't be more delighted at the news and we're looking forward to meeting the baby when we return."

A statement added that Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, was "overjoyed at the arrival of her first grandchild" and was with her daughter at Frogmore Cottage - the new parents' home on the Windsor Estate.

'Sleeping soundly'

Analysis by BBC News correspondent Helena Wilkinson

As settings for first family photographs go this was rather more grand than most, to say the least - St. George's Hall in Windsor Castle is a room used for state banquets.

But for Meghan and Harry it is a special room already filled with memories - it was where they held their wedding reception last year. Today they created new ones.

Wrapped in a white shawl and hat, baby Sussex was oblivious to it all, sleeping soundly in his father's arms.

As soon as the pictures of the newborn emerged news crews outside the castle beamed them live across the world.

This two-day baby may only be seventh in line to the throne but interest in him is huge.

Something his parents, who guard their privacy closely, will be very aware of.

Buckingham Palace said Harry was present for the birth, which is understood to have taken place in hospital as opposed to at home.

The baby will not automatically become a prince - although he could get that title if the Queen steps in.

Harry and Meghan might otherwise want him to inherit one of Harry's titles, such as Earl of Dumbarton, or they could reject any royal title at all.

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The baby weighed 7lbs 3oz (3.2kg), making him lighter than each of his cousins.

Prince George was 8lb 6oz (3.8kg) when he was born in July 2013. His sister Princess Charlotte was 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg) when she arrived in May 2015, while their younger brother Prince Louis weighed 8lb 7oz (3.8kg) when he was born in April last year.

The average weight of a baby in the UK is about 7lb 7oz (3.4kg).

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2019-05-08 15:51:40Z
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveal Baby Sussex's name - Fox News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed their royal baby's name on Wednesday.

Baby Sussex's name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor," the new parents wrote on Instagram.

"This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion."

WHERE PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S ROYAL BABY FALLS IN THE LINE TO THE BRITISH THRONE

After Archie Harrison was born on Monday morning, a beaming Prince Harry, 34, told reporters, "The baby is a little bit overdue so we've had a little bit of time to think about it. That's the next bit."

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry debuted Baby Sussex, but didn't reveal the child's name until hours later. Archie Harrison was born on May 6. (Getty)

PRINCE HARRY WILL BE A HANDS ON PARENT LIKE PRINCESS DIANA, ROYAL EXPERT SPECULATES

Oddsmakers previously claimed that Alexander was the top choice, followed by Arthur — one of Prince Charles' middle names — for the first name of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's firstborn son.

Other runners up included Philip, after Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh — Queen Elizabeth II's husband.

Spencer was also speculated for a name as a tribute to Prince Harry's beloved late mother, Princess Diana.

PRINCE HARRY TO BECOME EVEN MORE PROTECTIVE OF MEGHAN MARKLE AFTER BIRTH OF ROYAL BABY, ROYAL EXPERT CLAIMS

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie Harrison, made his debut on May 8. The child's name had yet to be revealed at the time. (Getty)

WHO WILL BE THE ROYAL BABY'S GODPARENTS?

Duchess Meghan, 37, and Prince Harry, 34, first debuted their son Wednesday morning outside of their Windsor Castle home, but did not reveal his name at the time, keeping in line with their desire to protect their privacy during Meghan's pregnancy and the baby's delivery.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were elated at the birth of Archie Harrison.

MEGHAN MARKLE BREAKS TRADITION, WON'T POSE FOR PHOTOS OUTSIDE HOSPITAL AFTER BIRTH OF ROYAL BABY

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry greet the press as they debut Baby Sussex. The couple met reporters at Windsor Castle, where they also met with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. (Getty)

MEGHAN MARKLE LIKELY TO RAISE ROYAL BABY WITH AMERICAN TRADITIONS

"It's magic! It's really amazing. I have the two best guys in the world, so I'm really happy," Duchess Meghan, clad in a white button-front double-breasted dress, said Wednesday morning.

"He's already got a bit of facial hair as well," Prince Harry, who held his son, joked to the press.

Duchess Meghan said that the baby boy has the "sweetest temperament," gushing, "He's really calm. It's just been a dream. It's been a special couple of days."

WILL MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY'S BABY BOY INHERIT HIS FATHER'S SIGNATURE RED HAIR?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry proudly display their son, Archie Harrison. The royal baby was born May 6. (Getty)

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"I wonder where he gets that from," Prince Harry remarked with a chuckle.

Prince Harry said that he and Meghan are not sure who Archie Harrison resembles most, noting that the royal baby's looks have been "changing every single day."

"Parenting is amazing. It's only been, what? Two and a half days, three days? But we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy. We're looking forward to spending precious times with him as he slowly, slowly starts to grow up," he said.

MEGHAN MARKLE'S MOTHER, DORIA RAGLAND, 'OVERJOYED' AT BIRTH OF ROYAL BABY BOY, HER FIRST GRANDCHILD

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry coo over Archie Harrison. The royal baby is their firstborn son. (Getty)

MEGHAN MARKLE'S FATHER SPEAKS OUT AFTER BIRTH OF ROYAL BABY BOY

Prince Harry couldn't hide his joy after the birth of the baby boy, telling press on Monday that he was "incredibly proud" of his wife of less than a year.

"Mother and baby are doing incredibly well," he said. "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine. How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension but we're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the lovely support."

The couple announced the birth of their son on their record-breaking @SussexRoyal Instagram account.

MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY'S BABY BOY SHARES BIRTHDAY WITH A-LIST CELEBRITY PAL

The elusive Baby Sussex made his debut at Windsor Castle with parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Duchess Meghan and the spare heir named their son Archie Harrison. (Getty)

ALL THE WAYS PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE BROKE ROYAL PROTOCOL LEADING TO ROYAL BABY'S BIRTH

The announcement read, "We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz."

They also shared photos of Archie Harrison's debut on Instagram on Wednesday before revealing his name.

"Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family," the couple captioned a series of photos from Windsor Castle.

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Their statement continued, "They are so incredibly grateful for the warm wishes and support they’ve received from everyone around the world since welcoming their son two days ago."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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2019-05-08 15:43:20Z
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Trump attacks potential 2020 rival Joe Biden in market-moving tweets about China trade negotiations - CNBC

President Donald Trump accused China on Wednesday of pulling back from agreed-upon trade deal language because Beijing would rather negotiate with former Vice President Joe Biden "or one of the very weak Democrats" hoping to win the White House.

Trump launched his attack in a pair of tweets that moved equities markets.

"The reason for the China pullback & attempted renegotiation of the Trade Deal is the sincere HOPE that they will be able to 'negotiate' with Joe Biden or one of the very weak Democrats, and thereby continue to ripoff the United States (($500 Billion a year)) for years to come," Trump tweeted. "Guess what, that's not going to happen!"

The tweets showed that Trump's attention is on Biden, the Democratic front-runner, even as he prepares for the most crucial trade talks of his presidency. Since Biden joined the race last month, Trump has attacked him more forcefully than any other Democrat running for president.

Shortly after the tweets were posted, Biden's campaign responded. "Unfortunately, the only people [Trump] has gotten tough w/ so far on trade are US farmers, small business owners & consumers, who feel the brunt of his tariff war," Biden's communications director, Kate Bedingfield, tweeted. Biden, she wrote, "will invest in our core strengths & ensure that US & our allies write rules of the road re: China." 

U.S. trade policy, and in particular Biden's record as a vocal advocate of free trade and multilateral agreements, has already surfaced as a top issue in the both the Democratic primary and increasingly in Trump's still-evolving 2020 campaign platform.

In 2016, Trump's tough rhetoric on trade, and his pledge to renegotiate what he often called "disastrous" free trade deals like NAFTA, were critical to his strategy of winning over disaffected Rust Belt Democrats by promising to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States.

With the 2020 election just 18 months away, Trump is under ever-increasing pressure to deliver on those promises.

By painting his Democratic rivals as too "weak" to successfully negotiate with the world's second largest economy, Trump appears to be trying to shift the narrative away from the idea that he and his White House are competing against the Chinese, and toward the idea that the real contest is between Biden and himself.

As his third major presidential campaign gets underway, Biden is already drawing criticism from the left of his party for playing down the threat Chinese competition poses to U.S. union-backed manufacturing industries. At a campaign stop in Iowa last week, he appeared to dismiss concerns about China's geopolitical ascendancy. "China is going to eat our lunch? Come on, man," he said.

Biden's rivals, meanwhile, have a veritable treasure chest of Senate votes Biden cast over three decades, as well as Obama administration trade policies, with which to draw contrasts between themselves and the former vice president.

"When people take a look at my record versus Vice President Biden's record, I helped lead the fight against NAFTA; he voted for NAFTA," Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told CNN shortly after Biden launched his campaign. "I helped lead the fight against [permanent normalized trade relations] with China; he voted for it. I strongly opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership; he supported it."

Sanders also slammed Biden's more recent comments on China. "It's wrong to pretend that China isn't one of our major economic competitors," the senator said.

At other times, however, Biden has borrowed a line that Trump frequently used in his 2016 campaign, describing himself not as a "free trader," but as a "fair trader."

"I'm a fair trader," Biden said last week in Iowa. "That's why I've been arguing for a long time that we should treat other countries the way in which they treat us, which is, particularly as it relates to China: If they want to trade here, they're going to be under the same rules."

— CNBC's Jacob Pramuk contributed to this report.

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