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US to toughen sanctions on North Korea to tackle rogue state's nuclear threat
It follows days of rising tensions between the two nations.
US wants to bring Kim Jong Un 'to his senses, not his knees'
Tensions between the US and North Korea have spiked in recent weeks.
A detailed look at North Korea's long range missiles and advanced weaponry
The weapons shown during the five major parades staged in North Korea under its current leader Kim Jong-un.
Kim Jong-un oversees live-fire drills simulating attacks on 'enemy' warships
North Korean leader hails troops for precision attacks on mock targets in country's biggest military exercise.
President Trump calls for new UN sanctions on North Korea
'People put blindfolds on for decades and now it's time to solve the problem,' Trump said.
US Senate summoned to White House for North Korea briefing amid rising tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korea's main ally, has called for restraint from both sides
Haley warns North Korea: US is not looking for a fight so don't give us a reason to have one
The comments come as China's president urged restraint from all sides.
Three Americans are hostages in North Korean prisons amid nuclear stand-off
Korean-American Kim Sang-duk becomes the third US citizen to be held by Kim Jong-un's regime.
Donald Trump holds telephone talks with Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe on North Korea situation
The Chinese president urges his American counterpart to show 'restraint' in dealing with Pyongyang.
North Korea's secret UK property portfolio has funded nuclear programme for 20 years
A North Korean firm has generated tens of millions by investing and trading in London property.
North Korea detains US citizen and may use him as 'leverage' in negotiations with Trump administration
The detainee, identified only by his surname Kim, is thought to be a Korean-American aid worker.
North Korea threatens to launch nuclear attack on Australia
Pyongyang issues nuclear strike warning against Australia if it toes the US line.
F-18 fighter jet crashes while landing on USS Carl Vinson near Philippines, pilot safe
The jet was returning to the aircraft carrier following 'routine flight operations' over the Korean peninsula.
Won't let your citizens access the internet? Fine, no more IP addresses for you
AFRINIC is considering banning countries that cut off internet access from receiving new IP addresses.
Tourist in North Korea films Pyongyang morning song 'Where are you, Dear General'
The song is played over loudspeakers across the capital.
North Korea unlikely to start nuclear war this week
Hopefully we can avoid nuclear war this week
Rex Tillerson: Iran could become the next North Korea
The Trump administration will not pass the buck to a future government, the secretary of state said.
North Korea threatens to reduce US to ashes with 'super-mighty preemptive strike'
The official newspaper of Pyongyang's ruling Workers' Party warned US to not mess with the Kim Jong-un regime.
South Korean military placed on combat readiness for 'immediate response' to North Korea
Acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn says North Korea could carry out a provocative act 'any time'.
North Korea 'destroys' US city to celebrate founder Kim Il-sung's birthday
Pyongyang's propaganda video was accompanied by a special song dedicated to artillery operating missiles.
Olympian James Cracknell says North Korea is one of two countries with 'a handle on obesity'
"Yes but people are starving in North Korea, aren't they?"
Why we aren't heading for World War 3
From the point of view of North Korea's tyrant Kim Jong-un, the nuclear programme has already worked.
Russia warns US not to take 'risky road' by repeating Syria action in North Korea
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responds to Mike Pence's 'the era of strategic patience is over' remarks.
North Korea claims it will carry out missile tests on a weekly basis
Tensions have been escalating with the US as Mike Pence warns 'strategic patience was over'.
Chinese and Russian spy vessels shadow US navy strike group to Korean peninsula
Japan steps up surveillance activities in airspace and waters around Korean peninsula.
Sir Malcolm Rifkind: 'Very strong belief' that US sabotaged North Korean missile
Sir Malcolm said the failed launch attempt could also be blamed on an incompetent missile system.
North Korea displays special operations forces in massive military parade
This is the first time that Pyongyang showcased the specially trained military personnel.
Era of strategic patience with North Korea over says Pence during visit to Demilitarised Zone
The US vice president visited Camp Bonifas, an American military base near zone that divides North and South Koreas.
Mike Pence pledges support to South Korea after failed North Korea missile launch
The US vice-president claims the country's resolve to help them 'has never been stronger'.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, but projectile explodes within seconds of lift-off
Pyongyang's failed missile launch comes a day after Pyongyang flexed its muscles in a massive military parade.