August 12, Saturday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Fumiko Konoe and Ms. Risa Shimizu

1. Japanese defense authorities have deployed missile interceptors in western parts of the country. The move follows North Korea’s threat to fire missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.
2. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to North Korea, saying its leader will regret it if it acts against Guam.
3. Egyptian authorities say a train collision in the northern city of Alexandria has left at least 42 people dead and more than 130 others injured.