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Trump warns US may have to 'destroy' North Korea

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President Donald Trump warned leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly today that the United States may have to destroy North Korea if Kim Jong-Un's nuclear-armed regime threatens its neighbours.

"The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea.

"Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime," he said, using his new nickname for the North Korean leader. "The United States is ready, willing and able, but hopefully this will not be necessary.

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First Published: Sep 19 2017 | 8:28 PM IST

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