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North Korea warns US sanctions could 'block the path to denuclearization forever'
The North's warning came days after the Treasury Department imposed fresh sanctions on three top officials, including Choe Ryong Hae – who is seen as Kim Jong Un's right-hand man.
Chili's Weighs In On North Carolina Election Fraud And Immediately Regrets Decision
North Korea condemns U.S. sanctions, warns denuclearization at risk
North Korea on Sunday condemned the U.S. administration for stepping up sanctions and pressure on the nuclear-armed country.
North Korea condemns U.S. sanctions, warns denuclearization at risk
The North’s stinging response came after the United States said on Monday it had introduced sanctions on three North Korean officials, including a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, for alleged human rights abuses. Denuclearizing North Korea has made little progress since Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Singapore in June in a historic summit. The two sides have yet to reschedule working-level talks between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, which were canceled abruptly in November.
North Korea marks 7th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death
North Koreans are marking the seventh anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Il with visits to statues and vows of loyalty to his son, Kim Jong Un. As snow fell Sunday, a steady flow of North Koreans offering flowers and paying respects to the late leader could be seen at Mansu Hill in central Pyongyang, the location of huge bronze statues of the “Dear Leader” and national founder Kim Il Sung. The anniversary observations were expected to continue through Monday across the country.
Exclusive: U.S.-backed SDF vows to fight any Turkish attack in north Syria
In a rare interview, Mazloum Kobani told Reuters that Washington had made “serious attempts” to prevent a Turkish offensive against Kurdish fighters who control a swathe of northern Syria at the Turkish border, but the United States should ramp up its efforts further. The SDF, which is spearheaded by the Kurdish YPG militia, has been at the heart of the U.S.-backed fight against Islamic State. SDF commander-in-chief Kobani warned that a Turkish assault would tie up YPG fighters who are currently fighting Islamic State remnants in eastern Syria, allowing the jihadists to spread again.
More time may be needed for North Carolina election decision
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The head of North Carolina's elections board is suggesting more time may be needed to decide whether a new congressional district election is necessary due to absentee ballot fraud allegations.
Heavy snow batters North Carolina and Virginia, leaving thousands of drivers stranded
North Carolina Republican Says He May Support New Election
Mark Harris Would Support A New Election In North Carolina If Election Fraud Is Proved
