March 6, Monday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Mariko Kojima and Ms. Yuka Matsumoto

1. Japan’s Defense Ministry is conducting a detailed analysis of North Korea’s missile launches and it has sent aircraft to search for debris.
2. A North Korean man is demanding an apology and compensation from Malaysia for what he claims was painful police questioning he suffered while in custody in Malaysia.
3. Japan’s Emperor and Empress have offered their condolences for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok.