North Korea's state news agency released pictures purportedly showing Kim Jong-un observing the launch. (KCNA)
ABC News Online: United Nations Security Council condemns 'outrageous' North Korea missile launch
The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan as an "outrageous" threat, demanding Pyongyang cease all missile tests and weapons programs.
In a statement, the 15-member Security Council said it was of "vital importance" North Korea took immediate, concrete actions to reduce tensions, and called on all states to implement UN sanctions on Pyongyang.
"The Security Council expresses its grave concern that the DPRK is … deliberately undermining regional peace and stability and have caused grave security concerns around the world," the statement said.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. military threatens to bomb convoy transferring ISIS fighters. ISIL evacuation deal angers Iraq.
Hezbollah: "Mission accomplished" against ISIS in Lebanon.
64 dead in clashes between Syria regime and IS: monitor.
Iraqi military: ISIS puts up tough resistance outside Tal Afar. Iraqi troops face fierce IS resistance near Tal Afar.
Air raid on Houthi checkpoint 'kills at least seven'.
Iranian police seize carrier pigeons used to smuggle drugs.
Three more Erdogan guards indicted for Washington brawl.
The Hajj in Mecca attracts millions Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. Saudi security forces brace for Hajj; No militant threats detected.
ASIA
North Korea's Kim Jong-un says missile launch a prelude to 'containing Guam'.
UN Security Council condemns North Korea’s latest missile provocation without imposing new sanctions.
Kim Jong Un's power is growing, North Korea defectors say.
Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit China to attend BRICS summit, following end of tense border stand-off.
Civilians feared killed in air raid on Taliban base.
Nearly 20,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from Myanmar. Myanmar Rakhine: Thousands flee to Bangladesh.
Floods paralyse Mumbai as India and region are hit by heaviest rains in years.
UN: 1,200 dead from flooding, landslides in South Asia.
Japanese minister Taro Aso praises Hitler, saying he had 'right motives'.
AFRICA
Militia halts production at 3 Libya oil fields: NOC.
Al-Shabab defectors being rehabilitated to re-enter Somali society.
Boko Haram leader confesses to Chibok abductions, surrenders.
Heavy rains destroy hundreds of houses in Niger.
Cameroon bans 'opposition' English-language TV channel.
Supporters rally for Grace Mugabe after assault claim.
Kenya: Herdsmen accuse security forces of killing livestock.
EUROPE
Brexit: Jean-Claude Juncker criticises UK's position papers.
Fears of new migrant 'Jungle' in the heart of Europe: Hundreds of refugees camp near Brussels train station each night intent on making it to Britain.
Kremlin says got Trump adviser email about tower project but ignored it.
Euro zone countries could be in danger if euro continues to rise, economist says.
Russia sanctions to be lifted once Ukraine ceasefire is agreed, says Merkel.
Vladimir Putin orders 1,500 Russians to move away from North Korean border after Kim Jong-un's latest missile launch. Russia suspends joint projects with North Korea.
Spanish PM challenges opposition to vote him out at graft hearing.
AMERICAS
Houston reels as Storm Harvey moves on to Louisiana. Harvey makes second landfall, hitting Louisiana.
Congress waiting on damage estimate for Harvey.
Donald Trump Jr. set to testify before Senate Judiciary panel.
Robert Mueller's team subpoenas Paul Manafort's former lawyer, spokesman.
Venezuela assembly orders probe of 'traitors' supporting US sanctions.
U.N. cites systematic use of excessive force in Venezuela crackdown on dissent.
Guatemala court overrules order to expel UN official.
Chinese fishermen get up to 4 years prison for illegally fishing sharks in Ecuador.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Inside the filthy lair of ISIS jihadis: Video reveals dirty hideouts where extremists waging war on the West lived for THREE YEARS on Syrian border.
Tourists shrug off terrorism threat and return to France.
Police give all-clear after bomb threat at Canadian embassy in Berlin.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China vows to step up protection of intellectual property.
Warren Buffett becomes top shareholder in Bank of America.
Volkswagen recalls 281,000 cars in US over faulty fuel pumps.
