New satellite imagery has revealed signs of refurbishment taking place at a launch site in North Korea after reports Kim Jong Un completed two rocket tests there.
North Korea threatened further missile tests, prompting a blunt response from the White House that any action would be dealt with.
China and Russia attempted to lift sanctions against North Korea at the UN Security Council only to be blocked by the US. Image: News Corp Australia
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