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President Joe Biden lands in South Korea for his first trip to Asia as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies as concern over a North Korean nuclear test grows. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden warns that a nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies would be "unacceptable." Such an attack "would result in the end" of the regime, Biden tells a joint news conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden lands in Japan on Sunday for the second leg of a trip to reinforce US alliances in Asia. Biden, making his first trip to Asia as president, flew from South Korea to Yokota Air Base outside Tokyo, and will meet with Japan's prime minister and unveil a US-led trade initiative for the region on Monday, before joining a summit of the Quad regional grouping Tuesday before returning to Washington. IMAGES
The United States warns North Korea of consequences if it makes good on threats of a spectacular missile test in the New Year. At a UN Security Council session on North Korea, the US ambassador, Kelly Craft, hints at further sanctions if North Korea follows through. SOUNDBITE
The United States deployed a B-52 bomber over South Korea on Sunday in a show of force after North Korea allegedly carried out a nuclear test last week.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.