naval exercise, artillery barrage. Barrage Heightens Conflict Between 2 Middle Eastern Powerhouses

Barrage Heightens Conflict Between 2 Middle Eastern Powerhouses

Many of the missiles were intercepted with the help of the U.S., the Israeli military said. Israel vowed to retaliate. Earlier, Israel invaded Lebanon in pursuit of Hezbollah.

U.S., South Korea kick off naval exercises

SEOUL--A joint U.S.-South Korean naval exercise involving a U.S. aircraft carrier group kicked off Sunday in the Yellow Sea as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continued following North Korea's deadly artillery barrage last week. (November 29) [more]