Tishrei 28, 5778, 10/18/2017
North Korea nuclear threat Trump/Netanyahu at UN – a USA point of viewBoth leaders spoke well, but has anything changed? Our Rhineland momentNorth Korea's successful test of an H-Bomb on September 2 has been preceded by many years of denial behavior by U.S. statesmen, intelligence experts, academics and the press about the sophistication of Pyongyang's nuclear missile program. Again? North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programsNorth Korea says it will accelerate its weapons programs in response to the sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council.Did Iran secretly help North Korea?Britain suspects North Korea’s sudden advancement in developing nuclear weapons may be due to secret support from Iran. North Korea fetes nuclear scientists after H-Bomb testMassive celebration thrown for nuclear scientists in North Korea after rogue state's first thermonuclear test. 'Kim Jong-un's threats violate international law'The UN Security Council may decide to use sanctions, instead of force, on North Korea. Will Trump agree? Swiss President 'ready to mediate between US and North Korea'Swiss President Doris Leuthard announces willingness to mediate between parties in attempt to prevent war. Mattis warns North KoreaU.S. Defense Secretary warns North Korea of a "massive military response" if it threatens the U.S. or its allies. President Clinton on North Korea'North Korea will freeze and then dismantle its nuclear program...The entire world will be safer as we slow the spread of nuclear weapons.' North Korea claims it developed new H-bombNorth Korea claims it has developed a hydrogen bomb which can be loaded into its new intercontinental ballistic missile. Totaliltarian regimes do not keep their treatiesIran's JCPOA noncompliance is a totalitarian regime imperative. North Korea is the same. North Korea and Iran: The nuclear result of strategic patienceThe strategic patience policy is a frightening failure. It is nothing more than politically kicking the can down the road to be picked up by a future Administration when it is about to explode in a mushroom cloud. 'It will end with a few missiles in the sea'Expert on Korea believes that the rhetoric and statements from North Korea will not lead to war in which no one has an interest. North Korea threatens 'merciless strike' on USUS, South Korea hold annual military drill; North Korea responds by threatening 'merciless strike.' UN chief on North Korea: Time for diplomacyUN Secretary-General calls to dial down the rhetoric in Korean peninsula tensions.North Korea: There is an Israel ConnectionNorth Korea has never recognized the State of Israel. And that's for starters. An eye opener.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.The North Korea gambitDon't hope for much from Russia or China on the Korean Peninsula. The US has to go it alone - and it can. More people are supporting TrumpSupport for US President Trump rises 6% as North Korea crisis worsens. 'We're ready to attack North Korea'US bombers in Guam are 'ready and waiting' for Trump's order to attack North Korea. 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. 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. 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.Officials: North Korea conducted another rocket engine testAmerican officials say North Korea tested another rocket engine which could potentially be used on a future ICBM.U.S. detects activity at North Korea nuclear siteAmerican spy satellites detect new activity at North Korea's underground nuclear test site, suggesting new test may be coming.'North Korea on inevitable path to develop ICBM'Defense Intelligence Agency Director warns against leaving North Korea's nuclear program unchecked. It's not just cyber attacks and missile testingThere is now a real possibility of knocking out the electric grid in the USA with an EMP attack and Trump has ordered feds to be prepared for it. North Korea threatens US with nuclear war'The reckless military provocation is pushing the situation on the Korean peninsula closer to the brink of nuclear war.'North Korea to conduct nuclear test?Satellite images suggest North Korea may soon conduct another underground nuclear detonation -its sixth test in the last decade.Trump: North Korea 'looking for trouble'US president Donald Trump warns of possible military action against North Korea unless China pressures them to halt their nuclear program. North Korea unfazed by sanctions threatNorth Korea says it will accelerate its nuclear and missile programs despite American plans to impose sanctions. Trump: We stand with JapanJapanese PM calls on North Korea to comply with UN resolutions, Trump says defending Iran from North Korea is 'very, very high priority.'North Korea: We're ready to test ICBM 'at any time'North Korea declares it could test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time as directed by leader Kim Jong Un. No indications of change in North Korea's nuclear capabilitiesWhite House spokesman says the United States has no indication that North Korea's nuclear capabilities have changed. Trump: North Korean nuclear weapons won't happenPresident-elect responds to North Korea's threat to perform a test launch on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). North Korea says test launch of ICBM closeNorth Korea claims to be nearly ready to launch ICBM capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Pentagon chief threatens response if North Korea uses nukesPentagon chief Ashton Carter threatens an "overwhelming" response if North Korea uses a nuclear weapon.Underestimating the North Korean nuclear threatThe White House, which does not want a North Korea armed with nuclear missiles that can strike the United States to be part of President Obama's legacy, has done everything possible to"spin" reality toward the least threatening estimates.North Korea 'ready to attack'North Korea's Foreign Minister says his country is ready to launch another attack against the "provocations" of the United States.South Korea warns: North preparing for another nuclear testSouth Korean officials say North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test, after its fifth test late last week. Trump: North Korean test is another Clinton failureRepublican presidential nominee says North Korea’s latest nuclear test is another example of Clinton's "catastrophic failures". Obama: North Korean nuclear test 'a grave threat'The United States "will never accept" a nuclear North Korea, reiterates Obama after Pyongyang's latest nuclear test. IAEA: North Korea reopened a nuclear plantUN's atomic agency says North Korea appears to have reopened a plant to produce plutonium. North Korea rejects Trump's proposal to meet KimNorth Korea’s Ambassador to the UN says Trump's proposal to meet North Korean leader is "propaganda". Trump: I would speak to North Korea's leaderRepublican presidential candidate says he is willing to talk to Kim Jong Un to try to stop his country’s nuclear program. North Korea to develop nuclear arsenalNorth Korea's ruling party congress formally adopts leader Kim Jong-Un's policy of developing the country's nuclear arsenal. North Korean leader uses soft tone regarding nuclear programKim Jong-Un says his country will only use nuclear weapons if attacked by a nuclear power, calls for improved relations with other nations.North Korea warned against another nuclear testSouth Korea, Japan and the United States warn North Korea of harsher sanctions if it goes ahead with a fifth nuclear test. US: North Korea 'probably' has miniaturized nukesGrowing number of US analysts think Kim Jong-Un has a mini nuclear warhead, but they remain hesitant despite Chinese warnings.North Korean leader orders further nuclear testsKim Jong Un continues his provocations, orders the country to improve nuclear attack capability by continuing to conduct more tests.North Korean leader claims to have miniaturized nuclear warheadsKim Jong-Un claims his scientists have successfully miniaturized thermo-nuclear warheads to place on a ballistic missile.North Korea threatens nuclear strikes against South and U.S.N. Korea threatens "indiscriminate" nuclear strikes if South Korea and United States push ahead with joint military drills. Pentagon downplays North Korea's nuclear threatAmerican defense official says there's no evidence North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear weapon. North Korean leader: Be ready to use nuclear weaponsKim Jong Un orders his country to be ready to use nuclear weapons "at any time" in the face of a growing threat from "enemies".Senate unanimously approves new North Korea sanctionsSenate approves tougher sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program, human rights record and cyber activities.UN Security Council condemns latest North Korean rocket launchSecurity Council promises punitive steps following North Korea's latest rocket launch. |
