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North Korea details plans to dismantle nuclear bomb test site
The official Korean Central New Agency said dismantlement of the Punggye-ri nuclear test ground would involve collapsing all of its tunnels with explosions.
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South Korea gears up for summit, report shows North Korea testing reactor
The reactor could be used to produce weapons-grade plutonium, but North Korea is believed to already have enough fissile material for multiple nuclear bombs.
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Where could Kim Jong Un meet Donald Trump?
Kim has yet to publicly confirm his invitation to meet with Trump in a bid to defuse a standoff over Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
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Trump, May discuss North Korea by phone - White House
The two leaders also agreed that a US-Britain data sharing agreement would benefit both countries and that they would advocate for legislation together, according to the White House.
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Pope warns world is one step away from nuclear war
Pope Francis has often flagged the danger of nuclear warfare and in November he appeared to harden the Catholic Church’s teaching against nuclear weapons.
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Dirco welcomes bilateral meeting between North & South Korea
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says South Africa fully supports this joint initiative as it unfolds and progresses.
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[OPINION] Can Congress stop a president waging nuclear war?
The prospect of a president as impulsive as Donald Trump in command of nuclear weapons has worried experts in both parties and career military and government officials.
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Vatican urges dialogue, consultation over nuclear threats
The appeal came at the start of a two-day conference on nuclear disarmament that has brought together more than 10 Nobel prize winners, United Nations and Nato officials.
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US bombers train over South Korea ahead of Trump visit
A series of missile tests by North Korea and its sixth and largest nuclear test have fueled the most critical international challenge of Trump’s presidency.
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North Korea dismisses report that sixth nuclear test killed many people
The North’s official KCNA said it was a “false report” intended to slander the country and its advances in nuclear development.
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Tunnel collapse may have killed 200 after North Korea nuclear test - report
About 100 workers at the Punggye-ri nuclear site were affected by the initial collapse, which took place around 10 September, the broadcaster said.
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[WATCH] Nuclear test leaves Chinese city shaken
As CNN's Matt Rivers reports, North Korea's nuclear test (on 3 September) left one Chinese city on edge. Residents share their experiences.
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North Korea seen moving missiles from development centre - South Korea
A source from South Korea’s defence ministry said he could not confirm details of the report or whether there has been any unusual activities in the area mentioned.
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Japan's Abe expected to announce snap poll amid worries over North Korea crisis
A survey showed 44% of voters planned to vote for Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) versus 8% for the main opposition Democratic Party.
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What are the economic consequences of North Korea's threats?
Global markets reacted to the escalation in tensions, buying safe-haven assets such as gold, the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen, and selling stocks.
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US challenged by rising North Korea tensions, Russia urges calm
Russia urged “hot heads” to calm down on Friday as the United States admitted it felt “challenged” by North Korea’s warning that it could test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific.
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[OPINION] Why UN sanctions against North Korea’s missile programme failed
Efforts to prevent North Korea’s acquisition of missile technology by certain nations - notably the United States - have been underway since the 1990s.
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US: North Korea begging for war
It was reported on Tuesday that North Korea had been spotted moving a rocket that appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile.
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North Korea confirms sixth nuclear test
This comes just hours after Pyongyang said it had developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that possesses “great destructive power”.
