Politico: Trump warns North Korea: Threats will be met with 'fire and fury'
Trump's comments come after news outlets report that North Korea has created a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside missiles.
President Donald Trump warned North Korea on Tuesday against its continued saber rattling, vowing to retaliate with fire and fury never before seen.
“North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States,” Trump told reporters Tuesday afternoon from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he is staying as the White House undergoes renovations for much of this month.
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MIDDLE EAST
US officials appalled after Iranian drone flies within just 100 FEET of an American fighter jet coming in to land on an aircraft carrier.
Coalition raids on Syria's Raqa kill 29 civilians in 24 hours: monitor.
Suburbs of Syrian capital heavily bombarded, say activists. Syrian army steps up strikes on capital's last rebel enclave.
Iraq Shia militia 'lose dozens in attack'. Iraqi Shiite militia says 40 of its fighters killed in Syria.
Iraq to hang 27 for IS Camp Speicher massacre.
Lebanon’s army prepares to clear border area of IS militants.
Turkey hints at military operation against Syrian Kurds.
Iran president’s Cabinet cuts Guard from defense ministry.
Iran cabinet: President Rouhani criticised over all-male line-up.
ASIA
Taliban release 235 hostages after Afghanistan 'massacre'.
N. Korea successfully miniaturizes nuclear warheads, officials say.
N. Korea threatens 'physical' actions over new U.N. sanctions.
UN: Inquiries ongoing into reports of Afghan civilian massacre.
No negotiation on nuclear issue unless U.S. gives up hostile policy: N.K. top diplomat. United States willing to start dialogue with North Korea if it halts missile tests, Rex Tillerson says.
Japan defense review: North Korea threats enter new stage.
China’s foreign minister says Japan kowtows to US policies in Asia.
China willing to ‘pay most of the price’ to uphold N. Korea sanctions, calls for talks.
Philippines president says US, Australia have 'toned down' human rights criticism.
Malaysia detains hundreds in counter-terrorism raids.
Dozens of Chinese fraud suspects deported from Fiji arrive handcuffed, in hoods.
Pakistan’s ousted Sharif vows to remain active in politics.
AFRICA
Vote count begins in Kenya’s fiercely contested election. Kenya: Polls close in tightly contested elections. Kenyans queue for hours to vote amid fears of post-election violence.
UN warns of genocide in Central African Republic.
Rwandan soldiers arrive in South Sudan ahead of thousands more extra U.N. troops. First batch of regional troops arrive in South Sudan.
DR Congo opposition mounts 'dead city' protest against Kabila.
South Africa’s president survives no-confidence motion again.
Morocco opposition leader resigns.
More than 1000 migrants sent back to Libya.
EUROPE
No explosives found in car halted by Brussels police.
Russia downplays North Korea's saber-rattling, tells US to be 'prudent'.
Russia's Putin visits breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia: Kremlin. Russia's Putin visits breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia.
Russia reacts to White House soap opera with a shrug.
German top diplomat slams US anti-Russian sanctions.
Migrant rescue NGO says boat drifting after Italy and Malta refuse access.
UN backs Italy bid to close migrant route from Libya.
Merkel rival wants to stay SPD leader if loses election.
Disused building, cars torched in Northern Ireland violence.
No ‘first lady’ title for Brigitte Macron after petition over her status.
AMERICAS
President Trump has sent private messages to Russia special counsel Robert Mueller.
Pro-Maduro institutions encroach on Venezuela’s opposition.
Venezuela hunts rebels behind military base attack.
Venezuela court orders opponent’s arrest as pressure mounts. Venezuela top court orders jailing of opposition mayor Muchacho.
UN slams Venezuela for using excessive force, arrests to crush protests. Venezuela: UN rights chief decries excessive force used against protesters.
Brazil attorney general says Temer could face new charges.
Migrants are being misled about Canada's immigration policy.
Canada opposition demands end to Saudi arms sales.
Panama – China’s newest ally – sends security and trade envoys to Beijing for talks.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Psychologists who developed the CIA's interrogation program to stand trial in civil case involving three detainees who claim they were tortured.
Al-Qaida leader claims German Sept. 11 suspect has died.
Islamic State seeks foothold in eastern Afghan provinces.
Islamic State: Runaway German girl who joined terrorists led screaming through Mosul street in footage of capture.
9/11 World Trade Centre attack victim's remains identified nearly 16 years later.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street swings lower after Trump warns North Korea.
Oil prices rise moderately on reports of Saudi cuts to Asia sales.
Wealthy San Francisco residents lose private street over tax bill.
Google fires employee behind 'gender stereotypes' memo.
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