Reuters: U.S. prepared to use force on North Korea 'if we must': U.N. envoy
The United States cautioned on Wednesday it was ready to use force if need be to stop North Korea's nuclear missile program but said it preferred global diplomatic action against Pyongyang for defying world powers by test launching a ballistic missile that could hit Alaska.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that North Korea's actions were "quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution" and the United States was prepared to defend itself and its allies.
"One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction," Haley said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Exclusive: Kurdish YPG militia expects conflict with Turkey in northern Syria.
Tens of thousands in Syria protest expected Turkey attack.
Iraqi commander says 300 IS fighters holed up in Mosul.
Iraq PM fetes 'victory' in Mosul, but battle continues.
Key powers thrash out safe zones plan at Syria talks.
Russian strategic bombers hit ISIS targets with newest airborne cruise missiles in Syria (VIDEO).
Kurds accuse Iran of cross-border shelling in northern Iraq.
Arab states angry over Qatar’s dismissal of their demands.
Gulf states prepare to ramp up economic sanctions against Qatar. Saudi-led group receives Qatar response to demands. Qatari minister cites 'aggression' as Gulf states consider sanctions.
Yemen: At least 1,500 dead in cholera outbreak.
US envoy Haley leading anti-Palestinian 'crusade': PLO official.
ASIA
US warns China on trade with NKorea if it wants US trade.
US warns North Korea that diplomatic window is closing.
Kim vows North Korea’s nukes are not on negotiation table.
A gift for the American bastards': North Korea's Kim fires back at Donald Trump.
Russia, China call on North Korea to stop weapons tests: report.
North Korea heralds ‘final step towards nuclear state able to strike anywhere’.
Kim Jong Un bodyguard defects, seeks asylum in South Korea.
China says India violates 1890 agreement in border stand-off.
China's Xi Jinping in Berlin to talk trade, missiles and pandas ahead of G20.
US still has no path to peace in Afghanistan, bipartisan senators say.
Exclusive: Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed out.
Philippines not married to US, can still pursue China, says Manila’s top diplomat.
AFRICA
Zambian president invokes state of emergency.
Libya strongman says Benghazi 'liberated' from jihadists.
Group warns that Kenya may use cybersecurity surveillance.
'Al Shabab' militants in day-long battle with Kenyan forces.
Hundreds of civilians killed in C. Africa war crimes: rights group.
Five people killed by shelling on Tripoli beach.
Biafra: Young Nigerians renew calls for independence.
President Talon returns to Benin from Paris: source.
Almost 50 refugees feared drowned in the Mediterranean.
Thieves take computers from South Africa's elite police unit.
EUROPE
Trump arrives in Warsaw, kicking off landmark Europe trip.
Top US diplomat Tillerson to visit Ukraine.
Hamburg braced for huge, violent protests in run-up to G20 summit.
Trump and Putin will have their first official meeting on Friday at G20.
Poland wants Trump's vow of protection from Russian activity.
Splits in Catalonia's pro-independence campaign before key vote.
Northern Ireland power sharing talks stall.
EU backs Italy in stand-off with NGOs over refugee rescue.
Jean-Claude Juncker calls near empty European Parliament 'ridiculous'.
AMERICAS
At least 26 dead, hospitalized in Mexico shootout: government. At least 14 reported dead in gunbattle between Mexican gangs.
Trump praises record-low July 4th gas prices.
Mueller probe could draw focus to Russian crime operations.
Missing Venezuelan chopper pilot behind grenade attack reappears.
Venezuela crisis: Attorney general refuses to attend court summons.
Venezuelan mothers fight for survival.
Brazil’s President Temer awaits congress decision.
Activists urge ICC to probe Mexico's 'crimes against humanity'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Dubai’s Emirates, Turkish Airlines off US laptop ban list.
ISIS clings to last tiny urban patches of crumbling "caliphate".
IS destroys schools, bars female students in restive Afghan district.
Saudi Arabia has 'clear link' to UK extremism, report says.
India and Israel pledge to combat terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P, Dow flat as energy weighs; Fed minutes awaited.
Music streaming keeps booming in US in 2017.
Facebook fights US gag order preventing it alerting users about warrants seeking their data.
German investigators in possession of Panama Papers, aim to prosecute tax cheats.
Volvo goes electric across the board.
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