North Korea

North Korea: No negotiations with 'hostile' United States

North Korea makes clear it will never negotiate the dismantling of its nuclear weapons until the United States reverses its policy.

Tillerson: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea will continue

Secretary of State says diplomatic efforts vis-a-vis North Korea will continue "until the first bomb drops".

U.S., South Korea begin joint Navy drills

South Korea and the United States begin week-long joint Navy drills in the waters around the Korean peninsula.

North Korea threatens U.S. with 'hail of fire'

North Korea's Foreign Minister says Trump has "lit the wick of war" with his country.

U.S. military flies bombers over Korean peninsula

U.S. military flies two Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers over the Korean peninsula in joint drill with South Korea and Japan.

Trump and military officials discuss North Korea

President Trump meets national security team to discuss "a range of options" on North Korea.

North Korea claims CIA tried to assassinate its leader

North Korea says the CIA tried to assassinate Kim Jong Un using a chemical or biological poison.

Mattis: Be ready with military options on North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary urges military leaders to be ready with military options to deal with North Korea should diplomacy fail.

John Bolton to Trump's Cabinet: Just two options left

Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. talks about the escalating war of words between President Trump and North Korean leader

Trump's 'calm before the storm' Is warning to Iran, North Korea

Alan Dershowitz weighs in on President Trump's ominous 'calm before the storm' comment that has the media buzzing.

Trump on North Korea: Only one thing will work

Trump rejects talks and agreements with North Korea, says only one thing will work.

Russia: North Korea's next missile may reach US west coast

Russian MP says North Korea may test new long-range missile capable of reaching US mainland.

Mattis backs diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis

U.S. Defense Secretary says the Pentagon backs Tillerson's effort to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis with North Korea.

White House: Now isn't the time for talks with North Korea

White House says no talks with North Korea except for communications aimed at bringing back detained Americans.

Egypt denies North Korean weapons were meant for its army

Egyptian government denies report that a shipment of weapons from North Korea was destined for its military.

North Korean ship seized off Egypt with huge weapons cache

UN investigation reveals Egyptian businessmen ordered rockets worth millions for Egyptian army; deal kept secret because of heavy sanctions.

Trump: I won't fail on North Korea

President Trump says his predecessors failed by trying to be "nice" to North Korea, vows not to repeat that mistake.

Trump: 'Waste of time' to negotiate with North Korea

US President tells Secretary of State to 'save his energy' in face of North Korean intransigence, vows to do 'what is necessary.'

Tillerson: We're communicating with North Korea

Secretary of State says the United States is directly communicating with North Korea but it has shown no interest in dialogue.

Coroner: Warmbier died from lack of oxygen

Ohio coroner says American student who was imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain.

U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions on North Korea

United States imposes sanctions on eight North Korean banks and 26 executives.

Trump: Military option would be 'devastating' for North Korea

U.S. President says a military option would be "devastating" for Pyongyang, but stresses force isn't his first option.

Otto Warmbier's parents speak for first time since son's murder

Otto Warmbier's parents give first interview since the death of their son, describe terrible condition in which he returned.

South Korea: Dial down the tensions

South Korea urges United States to help dial down tensions with North Korea.

Iran: Claims we're working with North Korea are 'nonsense'

Iran rejects Trump's suggestion that it was working with North Korea on missile development.

White House: We didn't declare war on North Korea

White House says North Korea's claims the U.S. had declared war on the country are absurd.

Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countries

President Trump replacing travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions enhancing vetting for nationals from eight countries.

North Korea: Trump made an 'irreversible mistake'

Kim Jong-un calls Trump a 'deranged dotard,' says his rocket's 'visit to the entire US mainland' is even more inevitable than previously.

US bombers fly off North Korean coast

Pentagon spokesperson says flights 'emphasize seriousness' with which US takes North Korea's 'reckless behavior.'

Leftist MK: Sometimes threats are necessary

Tzipi Livni says threats are sometimes necessary to prevent war, slams PM Netanyahu for not taking action.

Netanyahu praises Trump's 'bold and courageous' speech

PM says 'President Trump spoke the truth about the dangers lurking in the world.'

North Korea - more dangerous for the US than 1945 Japan

Haley: North Korea can be destroyed

U.S. ambassador to the UN says Defense Secretary has an array of options to destroy North Korea if diplomatic options are exhausted.

Trump adviser: There's a military option for North Korea

White House national security adviser says there's a military option for handling North Korea's tests, but U.S. prefers peaceful solution.

Japanese PM calls for firm sanctions on North Korea

Following North Korea's latest missile launch, Japanese PM says the international community must send it a clear message.

North Korea launches missile over Japan

North Korea launches missile over Japanese airspace, for the second time in a month.

North Korea: We will reduce America to 'ashes and darkness'

North Korea calls to disband 'useless' United Nations, threatens Japan and the US.

North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programs

North Korea says it will accelerate its weapons programs in response to the sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council.

Trump: North Korea sanctions just a very small step

Trump says latest UN sanctions on North Korea are nothing compared to what would have to happen to deal with the country’s nuclear program.

Report: Egypt cuts ties with North Korea

South Korean media reports Egypt’s defense minister announced his country has cut military ties with North Korea.

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously approves new sanctions banning textile exports and restricting shipments of oil products to North Korea.

Counter-terrorism Bureau: Don't travel to North Korea or Turkey

Israel's Counter-terrorism Bureau issues travel warnings ahead of Jewish holidays.

North Korea threatens U.S. with 'pain and suffering'

North Korea says it will inflict "the greatest pain and suffering" on the United States if it pushes for harsher UN sanctions.

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.

Trump to North Korea: Stop behaving badly

President Trump hopes not to have to attack North Korea but says military action remains on the table.

North Korea fetes nuclear scientists after H-Bomb test

Massive celebration thrown for nuclear scientists in North Korea after rogue state's first thermonuclear test.

United States seeks harsh sanctions on North Korea

U.S. demands that UN impose oil embargo on North Korea and freeze the foreign assets of its leader Kim Jong-Un.

Trump and May: China must do more on North Korea

U.S. President and British Prime Minister agree that China must do more to persuade North Korea to cease its missile tests.

North Korea: We have 'more gift packages' for US

'The recent self-defense measures by my country are a gift package addressed to none other than the US.'

Merkel and Trump urge tougher sanctions on North Korea

German Chancellor and U.S. President urge UN to quickly agree on tougher sanctions following North Korea’s latest nuclear test.

Trump approves sale of weapons to South Korea

U.S. and South Korea agree to lift limits on South Korea's missile payload capabilities following North Korea's latest test.

North Korea is dangerous - naiveté is even worse

Dr. Emily Landau warns of North Korea's nuclear threat: 'US negotiating system has failed.'

US: North Korea is begging for war

Ambassador Nikki Haley says international community has 'kicked the can down the road,' and now 'there is no more road left.'

Israel condemns North Korean hydrogen bomb test

Israel's Foreign Ministry condemns thermonuclear test which caused a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in North Korea..

New information about North Korean dictator's past

Kim Jong-Un's former schoolteacher in Switzerland: 'He liked playing basketball, admired Michael Jordan, and loved German folk songs.'

Trump: We'll defend ourselves and our allies

Trump tells Japanese PM the U.S. will defend itself and its allies using all the capabilities at its disposal.

Mattis warns North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary warns North Korea of a "massive military response" if it threatens the U.S. or its allies.

Trump: 'We'll see' about attack on North Korea

President Trump weighs imposing full embargo on North Korea following nuclear test, suggests he may be considering attack on rogue state.

North Korea confirms hydrogren bomb test

Pyongyang confirms its sixth nuclear test, after 6.3-magnitude tremor was recorded near nuclear test site.

Trump, Japanese PM agree to 'maximize pressure' on North Korea

Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discuss ways to pressure North Korea over its missile program.