Abe has been in office since late 2012 and has yet to meet Chinese leaders.
The launches appear to be an expression of anger over joint naval exercises planned by Japan, South Korea and the U.S.
The Pirate Bay and other popular websites will bear the brunt of a new Singapore law that takes aim at online piracy.
European shares were still on track to post a sharp weekly loss after Thursday rout.
Brazil and the Netherlands will battle it out for the dubious distinction of third place at the 2014 World Cup.
Brazil must trudge on without Neymar, while Germany looks like the most complete team in the tournament.
“America is and always has been a nation of immigrants,” the president said.
President Xi Jinping's visit to Seoul, while skipping Pyongyang, is widely viewed as a snub to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
Easing sanctions will likely have only a minimal economic impact, but it could lead to a thawing of ties between Tokyo and Pyongyang.
Prior to the start of World Cup 2014, there was ample talk about Belgium being a dark horse to win the title. They're also very beatable.
The United States will take on Belgium in the Round of 16, with ambitions now raised of making a deep run in the 2014 World Cup.
The U.S. government has warned its citizens to avoid the country as a tourist destination.
Algeria will be targeting a famous upset as well as revenge when they take on Germany in the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup.
North Korea claims it is testing newly developed precision-guided missiles.
Head coach Jurgen Klinnsman has the U.S. on the cusp of their second quarterfinal appearance in history and first since 2002’s run.
The United States faces a Belgian squad that didn't lost once in the group stage, and hasn't even played its best game yet.
North Korea announced the test amid claims by South Korean officials that the former had fired three projectiles toward the Sea of Japan.
Belgium or Algeria is next for the United States.
Belgium can confirm top spot in Group H when taking on South Korea, but have yet to hit top form at the 2014 World Cup.
Park has suffered a sharp drop in public support since the April 16 ferry tragedy that killed more than 300 people.
Eyeing their first trip to the Round of 16, Algeria could even move into first place with a victory and a Belgium loss.