North Korea threat
North Korea on Wednesday officially dismissed President Donald Trump's threats of "fire and fury," declaring the American leader "bereft of reason" and warning ominously, "Only absolute force can work on him."
North Korea on Wednesday officially dismissed President Donald Trump's threats of "fire and fury," declaring the American leader "bereft of reason" and warning ominously, "Only absolute force can work on him."
U.S.-North Korea tensions escalate
North Korea's army said in a statement distributed Wednesday by the state-run news agency that it is studying a plan to create an "enveloping fire" with medium- to long-range ballistic missiles in areas around Guam, a U.S. territory home to Andersen Air Force Base. This latest threat came after President Trump issued a stern warning to North Korea.
North Korea's army said in a statement distributed Wednesday by the state-run news agency that it is studying a plan to create an "enveloping fire" with medium- to long-range ballistic missiles in areas around Guam, a U.S. territory home to Andersen Air Force Base. This latest threat came after President Trump issued a stern warning to North Korea.
North Korea vows 'revenge'
After the United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned North Korea's nuclear program and imposed new sanctions, the rogue nation promised "thousands-fold revenge" against the United States. Analysts say the measures could affect a third of North Korea's estimated $3 billion of annual exports. The Trump administration has pursued what it calls a pressure campaign against North Korea, isolating it economically and diplomatically to force it to surrender its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
After the United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned North Korea's nuclear program and imposed new sanctions, the rogue nation promised "thousands-fold revenge" against the United States. Analysts say the measures could affect a third of North Korea's estimated $3 billion of annual exports. The Trump administration has pursued what it calls a pressure campaign against North Korea, isolating it economically and diplomatically to force it to surrender its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
North Korea launches another ICBM
North Korea on Friday for the second time in July successfully launched an ICBM into space and had its re-entry vehicle splash down, Fox News reported. Friday's rocket landed in the Sea of Japan, about 600 miles from the launch pad; however, U.S. officials were still assessing the missile's apex, which more accurately determines how far away the rocket could strike.
North Korea on Friday for the second time in July successfully launched an ICBM into space and had its re-entry vehicle splash down, Fox News reported. Friday's rocket landed in the Sea of Japan, about 600 miles from the launch pad; however, U.S. officials were still assessing the missile's apex, which more accurately determines how far away the rocket could strike.
Tensions between North Korea and the U.S.
resident Donald Trump chastised China on Wednesday for doing too little to starve North Korea of funds and exert pressure over its nuclear pursuits, as his administration searched for new ways to confront Pyongyang after its unprecedented test of a missile capable of hitting the U.S.
resident Donald Trump chastised China on Wednesday for doing too little to starve North Korea of funds and exert pressure over its nuclear pursuits, as his administration searched for new ways to confront Pyongyang after its unprecedented test of a missile capable of hitting the U.S.
Trump on Warmbier's death: We'll handle it
Angered and threatening, President Donald Trump says the death of Otto Warmbier came at the hands of a brutal regime- North Korea- and that the U.S. will "handle it."
Angered and threatening, President Donald Trump says the death of Otto Warmbier came at the hands of a brutal regime- North Korea- and that the U.S. will "handle it."
ICBM shoot-down test
Preparing for North Korea's growing threat, the Pentagon will try to shoot down an intercontinental-range missile for the first time in a test next week. The goal is to more closely simulate a North Korean ICBM aimed at the U.S. homeland, officials said Friday
Preparing for North Korea's growing threat, the Pentagon will try to shoot down an intercontinental-range missile for the first time in a test next week. The goal is to more closely simulate a North Korean ICBM aimed at the U.S. homeland, officials said Friday
North Korea missile test
North Korean state media said the missile Pyongyang test-fired on Sunday is a new type of "medium long-range" ballistic rocket able to carry a heavy nuclear warhead to distances possibly as far as U.S. soil. The missile flew more than 400 miles before splashing into waters between Japan and the Korean peninsula. North Korea said the missile test was in response to threats posed by the United States.
North Korean state media said the missile Pyongyang test-fired on Sunday is a new type of "medium long-range" ballistic rocket able to carry a heavy nuclear warhead to distances possibly as far as U.S. soil. The missile flew more than 400 miles before splashing into waters between Japan and the Korean peninsula. North Korea said the missile test was in response to threats posed by the United States.
North Korea crisis
A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the second such test-fire flop in recent weeks but a clear message of defiance as a U.S. supercarrier conducts drills in nearby waters.
A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the second such test-fire flop in recent weeks but a clear message of defiance as a U.S. supercarrier conducts drills in nearby waters.
Trump: Chance of 'major conflict with North Korea'
President Donald Trump told Reuters that there is a chance of a "major, major conflict with North Korea.'
President Donald Trump told Reuters that there is a chance of a "major, major conflict with North Korea.'
U.S.-North Korea tensions
President Donald Trump's national security team held a rare briefing open to all 100 U.S. senators on the tensions with North Korea. Senators arrived by the bus load and filed into the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for the classified briefing. Trump's top national security advisors told lawmakers North Korea poses a very grave threat.
President Donald Trump's national security team held a rare briefing open to all 100 U.S. senators on the tensions with North Korea. Senators arrived by the bus load and filed into the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for the classified briefing. Trump's top national security advisors told lawmakers North Korea poses a very grave threat.
The new Cold War?
North Korea still appears to be taunting the United States with a nuclear threat. North Korean soldiers watched a disturbing fake propaganda video showing missiles blowing up San Francisco. The film ends with pictures of a giant ball of fire and an American flag burning. On tour in Asia Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence warned that the U.S. will not rest until North Korea gives up its nuclear weapons program.
North Korea still appears to be taunting the United States with a nuclear threat. North Korean soldiers watched a disturbing fake propaganda video showing missiles blowing up San Francisco. The film ends with pictures of a giant ball of fire and an American flag burning. On tour in Asia Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence warned that the U.S. will not rest until North Korea gives up its nuclear weapons program.
Tensions with North Korea
As tensions with North Korea mount, Hawaii lawmakers anxiously are dusting off the state's emergency plans in preparation for the possibility ? however remote ? of an attack on the islands, Fox News reported.
As tensions with North Korea mount, Hawaii lawmakers anxiously are dusting off the state's emergency plans in preparation for the possibility ? however remote ? of an attack on the islands, Fox News reported.