UN Security Council meets on North KoreaJuly 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - The UN Security Council held discussion Monday on the reported launch of seven missiles by North Korea in defiance of the UN resolution demanding a halt to such exercises. The communist country fired the missiles Saturday, coinciding the US Independence Day, during which the council had planned no meeting.
Chronology of North Korea's missile programJuly 2nd, 2009 Chronology of North Korea's missile programDevelopments in North Korea's missile program:
— Aug. 31, 1998: North Korea fires suspected missile over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean, calling it a satellite.
UN ambassador says US keeping close tabs on suspected North Korean arms shipJune 28th, 2009 UN ambassador: US closely monitoring NKorean shipWASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says the U.S.
Key points in North Korea sanctions resolutionJune 13th, 2009 Highlights of North Korea ResolutionA look at some key points in the U.N. Security Council resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea for its second nuclear test in defiance of an earlier ban.
North Korea says it will build more nuclear weaponsJune 13th, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea said Saturday that it would build more nuclear weapons in reaction to the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning its most recent nuclear test. It also said it would respond militarily to any attempt by the US and other countries to isolate it or impose a "blockade", according to a statement from the foreign ministry reported by the official Korean Central News Agency.
U.N. imposes tough new sanctions on North Korea, punishing country for second nuclear testJune 13th, 2009 U.N. imposes tough new sanctions on North KoreaUNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council has imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea, punishing the country for its second nuclear test.
North Korea ready to match UN resolution with new nuke test: CIA to ObamaJune 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama has been told by his intelligence officials that North Korea intends to conduct another nuclear test in response to the passing of a U.N.
Security Council adopts new sanctions against North KoreaJune 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - The UN Security Council Friday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the recent nuclear test conducted by North Korea and imposing new sanctions.
AP source: North Korea may be preparing for 3rd nuclear test as UN takes up resolutionJune 12th, 2009 AP source: NKorea may be prepping new nuclear testWASHINGTON — A U.S. government official says North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test as the United Nations considers new sanctions on the dictatorship for conducting an underground nuclear explosion in May.
Five UNSC permanent members agree to impose tough new sanctions on N. KoreaJune 11th, 2009 United Nations, June 11 (ANI): The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) - The United States, Britain, China, Russia and France-have agreed to impose tough new sanctions on North Korea after that conducted its second nuclear test last month. According to diplomats, a draft resolution puts Pyongyang on notice, saying that the UNSC does not approve of its continued nuclear ambition and would put a stop to it.
North Korea derailed world's nuclear disarmament efforts: BanJune 11th, 2009 NEW YORK - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Thursday criticised North Korea for pursuing its nuclear ambitions and hampering the global campaign for nuclear disarmament. Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, said the nuclear test conducted by North Korea in May and subsequent launches of ballistic missiles ran counter to disarmament.
North Korea threatens 'merciless attacks'June 9th, 2009 SEOUL - North Korea stepped up threats over its controversial nuclear weapons programme Tuesday, saying it would use the missiles if provoked. In a commentary released by the state-run Minju Choson newspaper, North Korea raised tensions again in what is widely regarded as an attempt to stave off international punishment for its May 25 nuclear test.
Japan seeks China's support for UN resolution on North KoreaJune 8th, 2009 TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso asked visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan for Beijing's support to adopt a UN Security Council resolution against North Korea's nuclear test last month, media reports said Monday. Aso was quoted as telling Wang that Japan expected China to play a role in denuclearising Pyongyang, government officials said.
UN Security Council to condemn North Korea missile launchApril 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - The UN Security Council is prepared to pass a unanimous statement as early as Monday that would condemn North Korea's rocket launch but stop short of a stronger resolution backed by Japan and the US. The statement, agreed on in a rare Saturday session of the 15-member council, would order North Korea to comply with a 2006 resolution or face further sanctions.
UN fails to reach consensus on North Korea sanctionsApril 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - The United Nations Security Council failed to agree on a resolution against North Korea's claimed satellite launch over the weekend, even as Japan demanded a swift and decisive response. Ambassadors of the US, Russia, China, France and Britain have been in negotiation sessions with Japan since Sunday, but the discussions have yielded no results.
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