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Beijing Orders Business Companies to Follow UN Sanctions on North Korea

Beijing Orders all Companies to Follow UN Sanctions on North Korea

Denying the US' accusations that it was not properly enforcing the latest UN-backed sanctions on North Korea, Beijing on Saturday said it has instructed all companies, especially those involved in the coal business, to follow the UN Security Council resolution in dealing with Pyongyang.

North Korea Denounces New UN Sanctions, Vows to Retaliate

North Korea Denounces New UN Sanctions, Vows to Retaliate

An infuriated North Korea has denounced the new United Nations sanctions imposed on the isolated state saying the punishment was an "abuse of power" and violated its "right to self-defense."

China to Enforce New Sanctions Against North Korea Amid Accusations of not Executing Previous Punishments

China to Enforce new Sanctions on North Korea Amid Accusations of not Executing Previous Punishments

Following the United Nations imposition of the toughest sanctions yet on North Korea, China has said that the sanctions are not meant to hurt 'normal' trade relations with the belligerent state nor adversely affect the North Korean people.

China, Japan Nuclear Envoys to Hold Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program

China, Japan Nuclear Envoys to Hold Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Programme

Representatives of Japan and China are set to meet on Tuesday in Tokyo to discuss ways to stop North Korea's development of missile systems and its nuclear programme, according to Japan's foreign ministry.

Fired in Anger

Defiant North Korea Fires Projectiles as UN Ratchets up Sanctions

North Korea demonstrated its indignation over the latest round of United Nations sanctions against its nuclear ambitions by firing short-range projectiles in waters off the divided Korean Peninsula.

China Says New UN Sanctions Against North Korea Should Not Affect Ordinary Citizens

China Says Latest UN Sanctions Against North Korea Should not Affect Ordinary Citizens

As China and the US finally agree on the terms of United Nations (UN) sanctions against North Korea, Beijing has reiterated that the punishment should be directed at reining in North Korea's nuclear and missile programme and should not affect ordinary people in the hermit country.

Unanimous Vote

US Senate OK's North Korea Sanctions Bill; Republicans Blast Obama, China for Failure to Act

The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation that would impose hard-hitting sanctions on Kim Jong Un's government for its recent series of provocative actions.

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Syria Calls For UN Sanctions Against Israel, Citing Damascus Air Strike

The Syrian government on Monday called on the United Nations to impose sanctions on Israel for the bombing of Damascus airport and Dimas, an attack which officials condemned as a "heinous" crime against Syrian sovereignty.

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North Korea's New Nuclear Plant Could Increase Weapons Fuel Production

North Korea has begun operations at a new nuclear plant that could increase production of uranium-enriched fuel used for nuclear weapons manufacturing, a South Korean newspaper said on Wednesday.

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North Korea Claims Missile Tests Are For Protection Against U.S.

North Korea has denounced the United Nations on Saturday after the latter urged it to comply with UN restrictions, claiming that the test launches were precautionary measures against the U.S.

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