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Ready the Nukes, Kim Jong-un Tells North Korea
North Korean state media reported on Friday that leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his country to be ready to use its nuclear weapons at any time and the military to be in "pre-emptive attack" mode.
North Korea Responds to UN Sanctions With a Round of Missiles
On Wednesday the UN agreed its toughest ever sanctions against North Korea, effectively creating a blockade of the already-isolated nation. Hours later, Pyongyang launched a volley of missiles.
The UN Just Approved Harsh Sanctions That Will Isolate North Korea Even More
The UN Security Council unanimously approved sanctions that will require countries — including China — to inspect all cargo entering and leaving North Korea.
Justin Trudeau Wants Canada’s Security Council Seat Back, But It May Take a Decade
Trudeau is vying for Canada's spot on the United Nations Security Council. But he's got some baggage to deal with, first.
Here's What We Know About North Korea's Rocket and the 'Satellite' It Put Into Orbit
North Korea defied UN sanctions and launched a long-range rocket on Sunday, but what it claims is a satellite is suspected of being a hunk of space junk.
North Korea Just Insulted the US and Bragged About Its New 'H-Bomb of Justice'
While the UN Security Council condemned North Korea's latest nuclear test, Pyongyang refused to back down and called the US "a gang of cruel robbers."
Kim Jong-un Says North Korea Has an H-Bomb — But No One Believes Him
North Korea's leader today boasted that his country has successfully developed a hydrogen bomb, but experts outside the hermit kingdom were somewhat skeptical.
While the World Focuses on the Islamic State, Assad Keeps Bombing Doctors and Civilians
The group Physicians for Human Rights says Russian warplanes and Syrian government forces have bombarded hospitals and civilian tragets.
We Know What Brought Down Flight MH17: What Happens Next?
While we finally have a real explanation, identifying those responsible and getting them into a courtroom is another story.
Obama and Putin Talk Trash and Clink Glasses at UN Ahead of Private Meeting
The long-running disputes between the two leaders over Syria and Ukraine played out in public at the UN General Assembly on Monday.
Leaked UN Email on Yemen Shows Difficulty of Negotiations — and Fears Over Al Qaeda's Growing Presence
VICE News obtained a leaked note that casts new light on negotiations to end Yemen's brutal war. The UN has now said it is “disturbed” by the leak but did not question the authenticity of the email itself.
South Sudan's New Ceasefire Is Already Falling Apart
The international community invested heavily in last month's deal, and now, less than a week after President Salva Kiir signed the peace deal, military action is being carried out by the government.