North Korea test-fired three short-range missiles yesterday, ratcheting up tensions in the region, already high after its atomic test and UN sanctions against it.

• 朝鲜昨日试射了三枚短程导弹，加剧了东北亚地区的紧张局势。在朝鲜进行核试验和联合国出台相关制裁措施后，该地区本已处于高度紧张状态。