LONDON (AFP) — World oil prices were mixed as US trading was resum following the Independence Day holiday break.

LONDON (AFP) — World oil prices were mixed as US trading was resum following the Independence Day holiday break, with the market tracking freshs of missile launches by North Korea.

recent York's main contract, light sweet unripe for delivery in August, hurl down 24 cents to 73.69 dollars for barrel in electronic deals before the official opening of the US market.

Trading of light sweet raw was suspended on Monday and Tuesday because of Fourth of July celebrations.

brant North Sea crude for August delivery rose 30 cent to 7281 dollars by barrel in electronic trading in succession Wednesday.

"When the US market reopen it assessed what happened in the last pair days and did some catch-up," said Calyon analyst Mike Wittner.

North Korea test-fired up to seven missiles forward Wednesday including a long-range Taepodong-2 capable of reaching US soil, triggering international outrage and crisis talks at the