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North Korea Threatens Strikes as UN Imposes New Sanctions

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea, despite its threat of nuclear retaliation against the United States. Even China, North Korea's principal ally, helped the US draft the resolution. Colum Lynch covers the UN for the Washington Post .

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea, despite its threat of nuclear retaliation against the United States. Even China, North Korea's principal ally, helped the US draft the resolution. Colum Lynch covers the UN for the Washington Post.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Kerry Cavanaugh
editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times
Evan George
Director of Content, News
Colum Lynch
Foreign Policy Magazine

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North Korea Threatens Strikes as UN Imposes New Sanctions

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea, despite its threat of nuclear retaliation against the United States. Even China, North Korea's principal ally, helped the US draft the resolution. Colum Lynch covers the UN for the Washington Post .

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North Korea Threatens Strikes as UN Imposes New Sanctions

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea, despite its threat of nuclear retaliation against the United States. Even China, North Korea's principal ally, helped the US draft the resolution. Colum Lynch covers the UN for the Washington Post .

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