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US, China argue at UN Security Council over North Korea

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The United States and China take contradictory stances at the UN Security Council on how to reduce tensions with North Korea, with Washington arguing for more sanctions against Pyongyang while Beijing calls for them to be eased.

Added on the 12/05/2022 06:52:23 - Copyright : AFP EN

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