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UN seeks new sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test

The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.

North Korea

'The stakes are high': what's the feeling in the US about the North Korean nuclear test?

US President Barack Obama openly condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test.

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International leaders condemn North Korea's latest nuclear test

North Korea’s fifth and reportedly largest nuclear test has sparked outrage in leaders the world over.

North Korea

North Korea conducts its fifth and largest nuclear test

Ttate television said the test elevated the country's nuclear arsenal and was part of its response to international sanctions following its earlier nuclear test and long-range rocket launch in January

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North Korea guilty of "maniacal recklessness" - Seoul

International reaction to news of North Korea's suspected fifth nuclear test, the largest to date, has been swift and condemnatory.

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North Korea suspected of conducting fifth nuclear test

North Korea is suspected of conducting its fifth nuclear bomb test after a huge seismic shock was detected near the country’s Punggye-Ri atomic site.

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Kazakhstan: striving for nuclear disarmament

1.5 million people in Kazakhstan bear scars and deformities from years of nuclear testing but now something is being done about it

Kazakhstan

The Kazakh role in ridding the world of nuclear weapons

Reflect on what you know about Kazakhstan and your list is likely to include oil, Sacha Baron Cohen’s fictional character Borat or the fact the country has a space launch…

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Ceremony marks anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bomb

The Japanese city of Nagasaki marked the 71st anniversary of its atomic bombing on Tuesday, as the local mayor called on the world to abolish nuclear weapons.

Iran

Iran hangs nuclear scientist over US 'treason'

Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of providing the US with information about the country's nuclear programme.

United Kingdom

British lawmakers back renewal of Trident nuclear deterrent

British MPs voted on Monday to renew the country’s nuclear weapons system, by a majority of 472 votes to 117.

World News

Britain to hold vote on Trident nuclear deterrent

David Cameron has said he will hold a parliamentary vote later this month over whether to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent.

World News

US sanctions North Korean leader over human rights abuses

The US has imposed sanctions on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the first time, accusing him of human rights abuses.

USA

Fewer nuclear weapons but a far cry from disarmament

The nine “nuclear states” are reducing the number of warheads but there is a new race to modernize the nuclear arsenal.

World News

North Korea missile test off east coast 'fails', says Seoul

North Korea is said to have attempted to carry out another ballistic missile test which failed.

Japan

Peace and protest in Hiroshima

Thousands gather to witness the first visit by an incumbent US president to the site of the world's first atomic bombing at Hiroshima.

USA

US nuclear arsenal controlled on 1970s floppy disks

The US nuclear weapons systems are still run on technology from the 1970s, the Government Accountability Office has revealed.

North Korea

North Korea says it continues to develop its nuclear weapons capability

Seoul dismisses the suggestion of military talks from Pyongang as "meaningless" amid speculation about a fifth nuclear test.

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North Korea talks of nuclear restraint and better relations with other countries

North Korea’s leader has reportedly said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is infringed by others. According to state

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Kim Jong Un addresses North Korea party congress

North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980 with leader Kim Jong Un speaking behind closed doors to thousands