but moved immediately tocwin suggest that force could potentially be used.

The JCS said the Norths latest provocation seemed intended as a protest against diplomatic and economic pressure from the international community.We are enhancing our survcwineillance and readiness posture in preparation for additional provocations.

This is significantly longer than North Koreas previous long-range tests.Defense Secretary Jim Mattis expressed greater concerns.The ICBM Hwasong-15 type weaponry system is an intercontinental ballistic rocket tipped with super-large heavy warhead which is capable of striking the entire mainland of the U.cwin

this missile would have a range of more than 13.The two heads of state agreed to maintain maximum pressure and sanctions on Pyongyang.

noting that these weapons only serve to undermine North Koreas security and deepen its diplomatic and economic isolation.

China urges North Korea to comply with the resolutions and stop behavior that heightens tension on the Korean Peninsula.Francisco Seco / AP Retaking this city opens up operational space for Ukrainians to rapidly advance to the very state border with Russia.

Ukrainian soldiers remove metal structure pieces as they work on a bridge damaged during fighting with Russian troops in Izium.Saldo also said Russian forces fended off Ukraines attempted inroads into the Kherson region from Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih.

He coupled that with claims that Russian forces inflicted heavy losses on Ukraines military.Tens of thousands of Russian men have fled Russia since the Sept.