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US Congress adopts expanded sanctions on North Korea

The bipartisan measure would slap sanctions on any person or entity importing goods, technology or training related to weapons of mass destruction into North Korea.

Feb 12, 2016, 23:49 PM IST

South Korea warns North Korea over `illegal` asset freeze

South Korea warned North Korea on Friday that it had acted "illegally" in freezing the assets of South Korean companies and staff expelled from the jointly run Kaesong industrial zone.

Feb 12, 2016, 11:44 AM IST

India concerned over North Korean rocket launch

India on Monday expressed "deep concern" over the launch of a rocket by North Korea on Sunday.

Feb 08, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

UN Security Council strongly condemns North Korea rocket launch

The UNSC said the latest rocket launch by the North a day earlier was in violation of its previous resolutions.

Feb 08, 2016, 00:41 AM IST

North Korea rocket launch an `outright and grave violation`: EU

The European Union on Sunday lashed North Korea`s launch of a long-range rocket as "yet another outright and grave violation" of its obligations and urged Pyongyang to engage in dialogue with the international community.

Feb 07, 2016, 17:32 PM IST

US warns North Korea of 'serious consequences' over long-range rocket launch

North Korea has been warned of 'serious consequences' by the United States after it launched a long-range rocket this morning in defiance of international sanctions banning it from using ballistic missile technology.

Feb 07, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

North Korea issues shipping warning for satellite launch: IMO

North Korea on Tuesday issued a shipping warning for a satellite launch, confirming speculation that it is preparing a long-range rocket launch in violation of UN resolutions.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:35 PM IST

North Korea apparently readying `some kind of launch`: US officials

North Korea appears to be readying some kind of a rocket launch, two US defense officials said Thursday, amid concerns Pyongyang is preparing to test a ballistic missile in violation of UN Security Council rules.

Jan 29, 2016, 01:48 AM IST

SpaceX aims for historic rocket launch, landing

"If successful, this test would mark the first time in history an orbital rocket has successfully achieved a land landing," SpaceX said in a statement.

Dec 22, 2015, 00:20 AM IST

North Korea hints at possible rocket launch

North Korea has hinted at a possible satellite launch, fueling speculation that it might attempt to fire a long-range rocket to coincide with a key political anniversary next month.

Sep 15, 2015, 05:31 AM IST