Reuters: North Korea cannot 'tip' missile with nuclear warhead: U.S. State Department
North Korea continues to pursue nuclear and ballistic missile technologies but the United States does not believe it is in a position to "tip" one of them with a nuclear warhead, State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, said on Sunday his nuclear-capable country was close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), raising the prospect of putting parts of the United States within range.
"We do not believe that at this point in time he has the capability to tip one of these with a nuclear warhead ... but we do know that he continues to want to have those capabilities and the programs continue to march in that direction," Kirby told reporters.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S.-led coalition carried out flights to support Turkish forces in Syria.
Air strikes on ex-Nusra Front building kill at least 25: Monitor.
Syrian rebels freeze peace talks amid accusations of ceasefire violations. Syria rebels freeze negotiations, saying truce violated.
Turkish military says 18 Islamic State militants killed in clashes in Syria.
Caution marks Iraqi army advance against Islamic State north of Mosul.
Smuggled by boat or scaling wrecked bridges, residents escape Mosul's besieged west.
Death toll rises: Five Baghdad car bombs kill 64 people, injure dozens more.
UN: At Least 6,878 civilians killed in Iraq in 2016.
Silenced by IS, displaced Iraqis relish return to phones.
Turkey urges Trump administration to turn back on Syrian Kurdish forces.
Turkey arrests 12 over nightclub massacre; close to identifying suspect. Fourteen detained over Istanbul nightclub massacre.
Israel PM slams Paris conference as 'futile'.
Far-right Israeli minister plans bill to annex one of biggest settlements.
ASIA
Pakistan violence drops significantly in 2016: report.
Taliban ramp up attacks in southwestern Afghanistan as NATO casualties hit a low.
Trump says US safe from North Korean nuclear strike – no thanks to China. Trump aware of 'urgency' of North Korea nuclear threat: South Korea.
South Korea President Park avoids impeachment court hearing.
Thai Army Chief: No more coups, we swear. Thailand legislator: General election will be delayed.
Russian Navy ships arrive in the Philippines as Duturte moves to bolster Moscow ties.
China tightens Tibetan border security to combat 'separatism'.
India outrage after minister blames 'Western dress' for groping.
Hong Kong's former leader Donald Tsang denies graft related to China penthouse.
AFRICA
DR Congo coalition wants Kabila role in approving mediation.
Sudan: Blame traded over civilian deaths in Darfur.
East Libya strongman says no talks planned with rival in west - paper.
Libya strongman says Russia 'to fight arms embargo'.
Mozambique rebel leader announces two-month ceasefire.
Gambia's electoral commission chief 'goes into hiding'.
The Gambia opposition warns Yahya Jammeh to step aside.
With tourists scarce, Egypt struggles to maintain heritage.
Revamp of South Africa's largest city leaves poor battling for housing.
EUROPE
Romania set to avert political crisis with new government.
Visiting Georgia, U.S. Senators push for stronger sanctions against Russia.
Migrants set fires, block accommodation center near Venice.
Cologne police's New Year's Eve security tactics spark political debate in Germany.
UK Ambassador to EU resigns ahead of Brexit negotiations.
UK's opposition Labour 'too weak' to win an election: think tank.
Ukraine slashes gas use as subsidies phased out.
Finland pays unemployed citizens a monthly income in trial.
Germany sees 'overwhelming' sales of Hitler's Mein Kampf. Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ becomes bestseller in Germany, 85K copies sold in 2016.
AMERICAS
Republicans lock horns with Trump as new Congress sworn in.
Bill and Hillary are going to Trump’s inauguration, too.
House Republicans drop plan to gut ethics office. Backtracking after Trump tweet, GOP won't gut ethics office.
Rep. Schiff: Congress will push for Russia sanctions if Trump undoes Obama's action.
Exclusive: Trump team seeks agency records on border barriers, surveillance.
Argentina: Uproar as new year message omits disputed Falklands.
Brazil prison riots leave dozens dead, more than 100 inmates at large. Brazil drug gangs spark prison riot, 56 dead.
Mexicans outraged as gas deregulation brings steep price hikes.
Venezuela hunger update: Currency crisis, food corruption drive up prices under military-run black markets.
UN envoys blasted for party with Colombia rebels.
US Customs computer collapse leaves thousands of travelers waiting.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Donald Trump says Guantanamo Bay releases must end.
White House ignores Trump's Gitmo warning.
Experts say Turkey set for terror attack increase in 2017.
Gunman in Istanbul nightclub attack may have trained in Syria.
How dangerous is the Islamic State to Israel?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trump's pick for U.S. trade representative hints at big trade policy overhaul.
Ford Motors cancels $1.6bn Mexico plant.
Oil hits 18-month highs as markets eye output cuts.
Trump threatens 'big border tax' on GM over Chevy Cruze production.
A new industry: countering unwanted drones.
Bitcoin digital currency hits three-year high of $1,000.
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