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An Iraqi special forces soldier peers at Islamic State militant positions, from a house in western Mosul, Iraq, Monday, May 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a summit at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, Monday, May 15, 2017. Pledging more than $100 billion in financing, Xi called Sunday for closer cooperation across Asia and Europe in areas from anti-terrorism to investment as leaders from 29 countries gathered to promote a Chinese initiative that could increase Beijing's global influence.(Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP)

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FILE - In this May 8, 2017 file photo, Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley, left, is greeted by his Japanese counterpart Tomomi Inada prior to their meeting at Defense Ministry in Tokyo. Japan and India affirmed plans to strengthen their military cooperation amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and elsewhere in Asia. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

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President Trump will make Saudi Arabia his initial stop on his first official trip overseas. After leaving Riyadh, he will visit Israel and Vatican City before attending NATO and Group of Seven summits. (Associated Press)

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A TV news program shows a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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U.S. Army soldiers conduct the annual exercise in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, South Korea, Sunday, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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People listen to Chinese President Xi Jinping speak during the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing Sunday, May 14, 2017. Xi has called Sunday for closer cooperation among countries across Asia and Europe in areas from anti-terrorism to finance, as officials from dozens of governments met to promote a Beijing-led initiative to expand trade links. (Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP)

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in, center, shakes hands with Defense Minister Han Min-koo upon his arrival to preside over a meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (Yonhap via AP)

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks as he presides over a meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (Yonhap via AP)

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A TV news program shows a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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People watch a TV news program showing a file image of a missile launch conducted by North Korea, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. The signs read: "A missile was fired from near Kusong in North Phyongan province." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, presides over a meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (Yonhap via AP)

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrives to preside over a meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. The signs read " The Presidential Blue House". (Yonhap via AP)

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People watch a TV news program showing a file image of a missile launch conducted by North Korea, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. The signs read: "North Korea launched missiles on April 16 and 29." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in, third from right, presides over a meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (Yonhap via AP)

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A South Korean army soldier walks by a TV news program showing a file image of missiles being test-launched by North Korea, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, May 14, 2017. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said. The launch is a direct challenge to the new South Korean president elected four days ago and comes as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. The signs read: "The first provocation since the inauguration of President Moon Jae-in." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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A wounded member of Afghanistan's National Security Forces takes part in trials for "Invictus Games" at the Resolute Support Headquarter, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 13 , 2017. NATO Afghanistan mission hosted a selection event Saturday for seven openings on the Afghan forces wounded warriors' team that will compete against soldiers and veterans from 17 countries in Toronto. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

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A wounded member of Afghanistan's National Security Forces takes part in trials for "Invictus Games" at the Resolute Support Headquarter, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 13 , 2017. NATO Afghanistan mission hosted a selection event Saturday for seven openings on the Afghan forces wounded warriors' team that will compete against soldiers and veterans from 17 countries in Toronto. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

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A wounded member of Afghanistan's National Security Forces takes part in trials for "Invictus Games" at the Resolute Support Headquarter, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 13 , 2017. NATO Afghanistan mission hosted a selection event Saturday for seven openings on the Afghan forces wounded warriors' team that will compete against soldiers and veterans from 17 countries in Toronto. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

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A wounded member of Afghanistan's National Security Forces takes part in trials for "Invictus Games" at the Resolute Support Headquarter, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 13 , 2017. NATO Afghanistan mission hosted a selection event Saturday for seven openings on the Afghan forces wounded warriors' team that will compete against soldiers and veterans from 17 countries in Toronto. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)