US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday left for Europe and Asia largely to consult with US partners on curbing North Korea's and Iran's nuclear ambitions as well as on stabilizing Afghanistan. More »
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday left for Europe and Asia largely to consult with US partners on curbing North Korea's and Iran's nuclear ambitions as well as on stabilizing Afghanistan. More »
The United States says North Korea's use of more nuclear fuel for weapons violates the North's past commitments at international disarmament talks.
North Korea Monday pressed the United States to hold direct talks on ending the nuclear standoff, and vowed to "go its own way" if Washington refuses to do so.