US In New North Korea Missile Warning -- BBC
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said an anticipated missile launch by North Korea would be a "provocative act" and "huge mistake".
The North has moved two missiles to its east coast and South Korea is on alert.
Speaking in Seoul, Mr Kerry reconfirmed the US's commitment to protecting itself and its allies.
But he played down a US report that the North has a nuclear warhead, saying it was "inaccurate" to suggest it has "a working and tested" device.
Later, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Pyongyang had "not demonstrated the capability to deploy a nuclear-armed missile".
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria conflict: massacre reported in Homs province – Friday 12 April.
Fighting rages across Syria’s borders.
Sectarian strife will persist in Syria after Assad’s fall, top U.S. intelligence official says.
Syrian regime's air power keeps rebels in check.
Hurdles for U.N. team on standby to probe Syria chemical arms.
Hamas failed to probe Palestinian 'collaborator' deaths.
Thousands of Bahrainis protest before Formula One race.
Deadly twin bombings outside Iraq mosque.
12 arrested as Turkish police foil bomb plot on U.S. Embassy.
US targets web of companies accused of evading Iran sanctions.
Former nuclear negotiator joins Iran's presidential race.
Rebel keeps Kurds’ guns close at hand in peace talks with Turkey.
ASIA
Kerry tamps down anxiety over NKorea missile power.
Seoul, Kerry warns North Korea against possible missile test; rejects intel report on nukes.
John Kerry warns North Korea further test would be a huge mistake.
North Korea says Tokyo is target No. 1.
North Korean saber rattling dominates Kerry’s visit to Asia.
Australia to face Japan over whaling in UN court.
Myanmar sentences 3 Muslims for sectarian violence.
Rights groups urge US to raise concerns with China.
AFRICA
Mohamed Morsi backs Egyptian military after malpractice allegations.
UN: CAR groups still recruiting child soldiers.
Mali residents wary as French troops withdraw.
Tunisia recovers money 'stolen' by ex president Ben Ali.
Some 50,000 flee Sudan into Chad after Darfur clashes.
Sudan's Bashir in first South Sudan visit since split. Sudan President to pay first visit to South Sudan.
Mubarak faces new trial over killings of protesters.
Mali refugees endure 'appalling' Mauritania camp.
Mali leader promises elections in July.
Humanitarian situation in Central African Republic deteriorates further, UN warns.
Congo suspends 12 senior army officers in probe of mass rape.
Despite armed guards, Africa's rhinos losing battle to poachers.
EUROPE
Cameron and Merkel set for EU talks.
Portugal and Ireland to be given more bailout repayment time.
U.S. imposes sanctions on 18 for rights abuses in Russia.
The Euro Zone crisis is back—on multiple fronts.
Cyprus bailout swells to $30 billion.
Greek unemployment soars by 1.5% in one month, hits record 27.2%.
Italy "wise men" urge reform to help break political deadlock.
US to name Russians targeted for sanctions.
Protected by Russia, Abkhazia cautiously engages Georgia.
Austrians' love of bank secrecy has deep roots.
Ministers' wealth list to expose France's "caviar left".
AMERICAS
U.S. Senate plan would deport illegal immigrants entering U.S. after 2011.
Obamas' tax return revealed: Made $609K, paid $112K.
Campaigns close ahead of key Venezuela vote. Venezuela candidates rally voters.
Chile student protests resume as 100,000 march.
Brazil grapples with dysfunctional Congress.
2nd Haiti minister resigns in as many days.
Under the radar, Cuba and US often work together.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pervez Musharraf admits permitting 'a few' US drone strikes in Pakistan.
Hearing in Cole attack is delayed again, this time by e-mail security issue.
Al Qaeda video resurfaces urging radicals to buy guns in U.S..
Red Cross chief presses U.S. on Guantanamo hunger strike.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Treasury Dept: China is not manipulating currency.
Japan firms recall millions of cars globally.
Global economy muted again in 2013: Reuters polls.
Barrick suffering big setbacks in Latin America.