February 13, Monday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Mr. Yoshi Ogasawara and Mr. Mick Corliss

1. North Korea says it successfully test-fired an upgraded ballistic missile on Sunday.
2. Japanese government officials have released numbers on Gross Domestic Product for the October to December period showing ongoing economic activities.
3. An album featuring Japanese pianist Mitsuko Uchida has won this year’s Grammy award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album.