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The US has joined condemnation of North Korea after it tested what it says is a more advanced nuclear weapon. Pyongyang said it had successfully trialled a hydrogen bomb that could be loaded on to a long-range missile.
North Korea has hailed as a success its latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile describing it as a “stern warning” for the US.
The US has said it will use its “considerable military forces” on North Korea “if we must”, following Tuesday’s long-range missile test.
North Korea says it has successfully tested a long-range “intercontinental” missile. It is the first time North Korea has claimed to have successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which could potentially have the range to reach the US mainland.
The leader of North Korea has said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is threatened, state media report.
North Korea has test-fired two ballistic missiles, the latest in a series of rocket launches. US officials said the medium-range missiles, launched off the east coast, flew about 800km (500 miles) before falling into the water. Afterwards, the US called for Pyongyang to refrain from raising tensions. It comes a day after US President Barack Obama […]