Reuters: North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action
North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action to hold it accountable for pursuing nuclear weapons.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Defense Department said it had concluded that North Korea test-launched an ICBM on Tuesday, which some experts now believe had the range to reach the U.S. state of Alaska as well as parts of the mainland United States.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the test, on the eve of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, represented "a new escalation of the threat" to the United States and its allies, and vowed to take stronger measures.
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MIDDLE EAST
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.
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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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