US promises to back up Pacific allies in face of North Korea hostilities

‘The White House has responded to North Korea’s latest missile test and promised it will “reinforce” its alliances in the Pacific.
President Donald Trump said he stood behind Japan “100 per cent” in a press conference immediately following the news, which happened during a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
A broader statement on the United States’ position came from senior adviser Stephen Miller during a Sunday television interview, as UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also condemned the launch.’
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