North Korean image of the Unha-3 (Milky Way 3) rocket launch at North Korea's west sea satellite launch site on December 12, 2012. (Credit: Reuters)
UN Security Council Adopts Resolution On North Korea -- Voice of America
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution expanding the existing sanctions against North Korea to penalize its communist regime for an unauthorized rocket launch in December.
The rocket launch is considered part of a covert program to develop ballistic missiles that can carry warheads.
The 15-member council voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to adopt the 20-point resolution, ending a month-long disagreement mainly between the United States and China.
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UN Council hits N. Korea with sanctions over rocket launch -- AFP
North Korea subjected to tighter sanctions after rocket launch -- L.A. Times
U.N. Tightens North Korea Sanctions -- Wall Street Journal
UN Security Council rebukes N.Korea, expands sanctions -- Reuters
UN condemns North Korea's rocket launch -- Sydney Morning Herald
North Korea rocket launch earns fresh UN sanctions -- Sydney Morning Herald
The rocket launch is considered part of a covert program to develop ballistic missiles that can carry warheads.
The 15-member council voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to adopt the 20-point resolution, ending a month-long disagreement mainly between the United States and China.
Read more ....
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UN Council hits N. Korea with sanctions over rocket launch -- AFP
North Korea subjected to tighter sanctions after rocket launch -- L.A. Times
U.N. Tightens North Korea Sanctions -- Wall Street Journal
UN Security Council rebukes N.Korea, expands sanctions -- Reuters
UN condemns North Korea's rocket launch -- Sydney Morning Herald
North Korea rocket launch earns fresh UN sanctions -- Sydney Morning Herald
UN Council hits N. Korea with sanctions over rocket launch -- AFP
North Korea subjected to tighter sanctions after rocket launch -- L.A. Times
U.N. Tightens North Korea Sanctions -- Wall Street Journal
UN Security Council rebukes N.Korea, expands sanctions -- Reuters
UN condemns North Korea's rocket launch -- Sydney Morning Herald
North Korea rocket launch earns fresh UN sanctions -- Sydney Morning Herald
N. Korea Threatens Military Buildup After New UN Sanctions -- RIA Novosti
N Korea 'to boost nuclear programme' after UN sanctions -- BBC
North Korea to Boost Nuclear Power After New UN Sanctions -- Bloomberg
UN unanimously condemns North Korea rocket launch: why China joined in -- Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor
North Korea subjected to tighter sanctions after rocket launch -- L.A. Times
U.N. Tightens North Korea Sanctions -- Wall Street Journal
UN Security Council rebukes N.Korea, expands sanctions -- Reuters
UN condemns North Korea's rocket launch -- Sydney Morning Herald
North Korea rocket launch earns fresh UN sanctions -- Sydney Morning Herald
N. Korea Threatens Military Buildup After New UN Sanctions -- RIA Novosti
N Korea 'to boost nuclear programme' after UN sanctions -- BBC
North Korea to Boost Nuclear Power After New UN Sanctions -- Bloomberg
UN unanimously condemns North Korea rocket launch: why China joined in -- Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor