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The Latest: Japan says ‘we cannot allow’ N. Korean test

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The latest on the North Korean announcement it has conducted a hydrogen bomb test (all times local):

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1:40 p.m.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the North Korean announcement of a hydrogen bomb test is a threat to his nation’s safety.

Abe told reporters: “We absolutely cannot allow this, and condemn it strongly.”