China says U.S., North Korea should "put brakes" on irritating each other

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi gestures before boarding a plane during his departure at the international airport in Pasay city, metro Manila, Philippines August 8, 2017. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart in a telephone call on Tuesday that it is urgent that the United States and North Korea "put the brakes" on mutually irritating words and actions, the ministry said. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Nick Macfie)