The United States has said it was ready to use force if need be to stop North Korea's nuclear missile programme.
However US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said it preferred global diplomatic action against Pyongyang for defying world powers by test launching a ballistic missile that could hit Alaska.
Ms Haley told a meeting of the UN Security Council that North Korea's actions were "quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution" and the US was prepared to defend itself and its allies.
"One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction," Ms Haley said.
She urged China, North Korea's only major ally, to do more to rein in the North Korean authorities.
rte.ie
5/7/17
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However US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said it preferred global diplomatic action against Pyongyang for defying world powers by test launching a ballistic missile that could hit Alaska.
Ms Haley told a meeting of the UN Security Council that North Korea's actions were "quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution" and the US was prepared to defend itself and its allies.
"One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction," Ms Haley said.
She urged China, North Korea's only major ally, to do more to rein in the North Korean authorities.
rte.ie
5/7/17
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