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US warns North Korea of 'massive military response' after nuclear test

Latest: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has reacted to North Korea's latest nuclear test by saying threats to the United States and its allies "will be met with a massive military response".

US warns North Korea of 'massive military response' after nuclear test

Sun, 03 Sep, 2017 - 10:45

Update: 9.09pm: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has reacted to North Korea's latest nuclear test by saying threats to the United States and its allies "will be met with a massive military response".

Mr Mattis spoke at the White House following a meeting with President Donald Trump and national security advisers. He said any response will be "both effective and overwhelming".

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