The United States has asked the United Nations Security Council to
consider fresh sanctions against North Korea.
The US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley called for the "strongest
possible measures" against Pyongyang following its sixth nuclear test.
However China and Russia said dialogue was needed rather than more
sanctions to persuade the country to stop its nuclear and ballistic
missile tests.
The Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman briefed the Security
Council and expressed his concern at the latest nuclear test.
IN: "We are alarmed..."
OUT: "....efforts."
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The Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman told the Council a new UN
response was now needed.
IN: "As tensions rise..."
OUT: "....effective."
DUR: 18 seconds
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