By contrast, AB de Villiers is confident South Africa will take the seven wickets they need to level the series at 1-1 with one Test to play.

BBC: England ready to fight for draw, says batsman Cook

But a CA statement also suggested it might need someone to take over his day-to-day position before the first Ashes Test begins on 25 November.

BBC: Australia seek new bowling coach ahead of Ashes series

The man, in his late 60s, will need to take a driver's reevaluation test to determine if he is still able to drive safely.

CNN: Man headed to dinner drives car on to neighbor's roof

At the same time, Asia experts said, a too-mild U.S. response to the expected test launch could lead Tokyo and Seoul to conclude that they need to take a more aggressive approach to addressing their own security needs.

WSJ: U.S. to Allow North Korea Test Launch