Japan preps for N. Korea rocket launch

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 7, 2012, shows a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile interceptor deployed on the premises of the Defense Ministry in Tokyo. Japan stepped up preparations the same day for a long-range rocket North Korea has said it will launch sometime during a 13-day period from Dec. 10, ordering the destruction of the projectile should any part of it threaten to fall onto Japanese territory.

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