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UN Security Council talks on sanctions at a standstill

NEW YORK/BEIJING -- A month after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test, talks on new sanctions against the reclusive state remain deadlocked at the U.N. Security Council, leaving some council members increasingly frustrated.

     The stalemate comes despite rising tensions now that North Korea has signaled its intention to launch a ballistic missile as early as Sunday.

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