ABC News Online: North Korea says new UN sanctions an act of war, promises to further develop 'nuclear deterrence'
The latest round of United Nations sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade, the country's foreign ministry has said, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.
The UN Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Friday for its recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, seeking to limit its access to refined petroleum products and crude oil and its earnings from workers abroad.
In a statement carried by the official KCNA news agency, North Korea's foreign ministry said the United States was terrified by its nuclear force and was getting "more and more frenzied in the moves to impose the harshest-ever sanctions and pressure on our country".
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Iraqi military official denies rumors on Syria border operations.
Yemeni army liberates key areas in Sanaa, 53 Houthis dead.
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ASIA
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Philippines Tropical Storm Tembin kills more than 180 on Mindanao.
Philippine blaze: Call-center workers 'trapped' in inferno.
Indian military says 3 of its soldiers killed in Kashmir.
Japan's emperor draws record birthday crowd as he prepares to abdicate.
China has shut down 13,000 websites since 2015: Xinhua. China shuts down thousands of websites for breaking the law.
In 'China's Jerusalem', Christians say faith trumps official Sunday School ban.
Christmas violence and arrests shake Indian Christians.
AFRICA
Nigerian military kills militants in air strike near Lake Chad.
Ugandan Army attacks rebel camps in eastern Congo.
Crowds attack Coptic Church in Egypt. Egypt detains 15 after dozens attack Coptic church south of Cairo.
Egypt FM to head to Ethiopia after Nile dam talks stall.
Egypt security forces kill nine suspected militants in raid: ministry.
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa appoints former army boss as party VP.
Somali refugees in Ethiopia face ration cuts before March, World Food Program appeals for $27m in aid.
Ousted Malian president arrives back in Bamako.
EUROPE
Ceasefire extended in eastern Ukraine as US sends military equipment to Kyiv.
Russia slams US supplying weapons to Ukraine as encouraging use of 'force'.
Putin stresses Russia has the right to respond to US military buildup in Europe.
Russian Communists nominate surprise candidate for Presidential election.
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Catalonia’s hopes for peace stall as further wave of arrests feared.
Italian parliament passes 2018 budget, clearing way for elections.
Italy PM plans to shift military forces from Iraq to Niger.
Swiss president wants a vote to clarify country's EU position.
British passports will be navy blue after Brexit, says Home Office.
AMERICAS
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Trump sends Christmas greetings to US troops abroad.
Mexico murders hit record high, with 23,101 people killed this year.
Venezuela expels top Brazil and Canada diplomats.
Pro-government panel in Venezuela recommends release of 80 opponents.
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Peru's Fuijimori hospitalized amid indecision over pardon.
Peru expels North Korean diplomats over nuclear crisis.
California Thomas fire becomes largest in state's history.
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