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North Korea Watch: How many Americans know where North Korea is?The answer might surprise you. Officials: North Korea can produce its own missile enginesU.S. intelligence officials say North Korea does not need to rely on imports to produce missile engines. Tillerson: Talks with North Korea still an optionSecretary of State says U.S. still interested in talks with North Korea, puts the onus on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Abbas congratulates North Korean dictator on 'Liberation Day'PA chairman congratulates Kim Jong-Un, fails to mention standoff with US or threats to attack Guam. North Korea's Kim puts Guam attack on holdNorth Korean leader receives report on Guam attack plans but will hold off for now, says North Korean media. Mattis: If North Korea attacks, it's game onU.S. Defense Secretary warns that an attack by North Korea could quickly escalate into war. CIA director: No imminent threat of war with North KoreaCIA Director Mike Pompeo: North Korea moves towards missiles at 'ever-alarming' rate, but conflict not yet imminent. The winds of war grow strongerAs the US and North Korea continue to threaten each other, China and Russia call for sides to exercise restraint.While the world was busy with Israel, N. Korea happenedTrump’s predecessors and the UN did not do much to stop North Korea. They were busy condemning Israel as the danger to world peace. Trump on North Korea: I meant what I saidTrump makes clear that he meant what he said about the military being "locked and loaded" in response to threats from North Korea. China vows to block US attack on North KoreaChina will not allow the US to preemptively attack North Korea, but will sit on the sidelines if North Korea attacks first. 'We're ready to attack North Korea'US bombers in Guam are 'ready and waiting' for Trump's order to attack North Korea.Mattis: War with North Korea would be 'catastrophic'U.S. Defense Secretary says Washington prefers diplomacy over war, but is ready to deal with North Korea threat. Trump: Maybe I wasn't tough enough on North KoreaTrump doubles down on his warnings to North Korea after it threatens to attack Guam. 'A million civilians can die in 3 days'Colonel David Hunt says that North Korea could respond to any attack by South Korea with an artillery barrage that would kill millions. 'Put an Iron Dome in South Korea'Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. North calls on US to pressure Israel into providing missile defense systems to defend against North Korea. North Korea: Guam attack plans will be ready by mid-AugustNorth Korea repeats threat to attack Guam, dismisses Trump comments as "load of nonsense."'Trump was using language North Korea can understand'Secretary of State says that there is no imminent threat from North Korea. Mattis: North Korea shouldn't cause 'destruction of its people'US Secretary of Defense issues statement corroborating President Trump's recent statements of warning to North Korean regime.Trump: US nuclear arsenal 'stronger than ever'US president says he ordered modernization of nuclear arsenal, US will always be most powerful nation on earth.North Korea threatens Guam after Trump speechNorth Korea threatens U.S. Pacific territory with missiles after Trump vows to respond to its threats.Trump threatens 'fire and fury' against North KoreaUS President warns 'fire and fury like the world has never seen' if threats don't stop following reports North Korean nuke can hit US. Report: North Korea can already hit US with nukeWashington Post reports North Korea can make nuclear warheads small enough to fit on ICBMs.North Korea vows 'thousand-fold revenge' for sanctionsNorth Korea vows to bolster its nuclear arsenal after UN approves new sanctions against it. Haley to North Korea: We're not playing anymoreU.S. Ambassador to the UN welcomes new sanctions on North Korea, says they send a message to Pyongyang. UN approves new sanctions on North KoreaSecurity Council unanimously backs resolution significantly strengthening sanctions on North Korea.UN to vote on tougher North Korea sanctionsUnited States presents UN Security Council with draft resolution banning exports from North Korea.North Korea: Our doors are open to AmericansNorth Korea says its doors are still open to American tourists despite Washington ban. US successfully tests unarmed ICBMUnited States tests unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile, says test launch has nothing to do with North Korea. Tillerson to North Korea: We're not your enemySecretary of State stresses the United States wants to have dialogue with North Korea.North Korea's missiles can reach most of the U.S.Officials believe North Korea's latest test of ICBM shows it may be able to reach most of the continental United States. Nikki Haley: No point in talking about North KoreaUS Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says China 'must decide' if it is willing to act, North Korea threat is 'clear to all.' Japanese PM holds talks with Trump over North KoreaJapanese PM Shinzo Abe speaks with US President Trump, discusses how to handle growing threat. U.S. successfully tests missile interception systemAmerican forces test THAAD system which they hope to set up on the Korean peninsula.NK missile launch: Two US bombers fly over Korean peninsulaTwo B-1B aircraft deliver American response to Pyongyang's missile test. Japanese and South Korean fighter planes join USAF bombers. 'China has done nothing on North Korea'Trump criticizes China for failing to take action against North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea test fires another ICBMNorth Korea test fires what appears to be an intercontinental ballistic missile. Senate approves sanctions on Russia and IranSenate votes nearly unanimously to slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite Trump's objection. House approves sanctions on Iran, Russia and North KoreaU.S. House of Representatives passes legislation that imposes sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Trump has opposed the Russian part.Congress to approve new sanctions on Russia and IranCongress poised to approve tough new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea this week after reaching compromise with the White House. 'South Korean authorities are nonsensical, acting deceptively'South Korea offers peace talks with North Korea; unofficial response: South Korea must 'end confrontations and hostile practices.'U.S. general: North Korea can hit usTop American general says North Korea has the range to hit parts of the U.S. with an ICBM but not with much accuracy. U.S. proposes new UN sanctions on North KoreaOfficials say Ambassador Haley aims to bring UN Security Council resolution on North Korea sanctions to a vote within weeks.Russia blocks UN condemnation of North KoreaRussia objects to Security Council condemnation of North Korea's latest rocket launch. US missile defense may not protect against nukesExperts say US missile defense system is 'not there yet.' Expert: I would not say we are comfortably ahead of the threat.'North Korea's missile is not one we've seen before'Pentagon official says test missile was two stage, of a type never seen before; it 'absolutely' poses a threat to air and sea traffic. Haley on North Korea: We'll use military forces if we mustU.S. Ambassador to the UN stresses the U.S. is prepared to defend itself from the North Korean threat.North Korea boasts about latest missile testNorth Korea says it tested an ICBM that can carry a large and heavy nuclear warhead.Officials: North Korea test-launched an ICBMU.S. officials say North Korea successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time. What is the purpose of Kim Jong Un's missile tests?North Korea conducts record-breaking missile test on US Independence Day, but what is the rogue state attempting to prove?North Korea launches ballistic missileNorth Korea launched projectile into the sea off its east coast. The abandonment of Otto WarmbierThe Jewis world did not realize he was "one of us" - so the Jewish community did not fight for his release. Trump: We've 'run out of patience' with North KoreaAs he hosts South Korea's new leader, Trump says the U.S. has “run out of patience” with North Korea over its nuclear drive. US weighing military response to North KoreaTrump's National Security Advisor says North Korean threat becoming much more 'immediate,' old ways of dealing with rogue state won't work.Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?Russian government is working on a strategy to force North Korea to abandon its nukes; Haley worries Russia may backfill North Korea.North Korea compares Trump to NazisOfficial North Korean news agency says sanctions, withdrawal from Paris Accord worse than the Holocaust.Trump: North Korean threat must be treated rapidlyTrump says North Korea "causing tremendous problems", calls for threat posed by its nuclear and ballistic programs to be tackled. |
