North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles

This combination of photos provided by the North Korean government on Monday, September 13, shows long-range cruise missiles tests held on the weekend in an undisclosed location of North Korea (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

North Korea says it successfully test fired what it described as newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend.

It represents the country’s first known testing activity in months, underscoring that it continues to expand its military capabilities amid a stalemate in nuclear negotiations with the United States.