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US unveils tougher new UN sanctions on N.Korea, vote due

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The United States presented to the UN Security Council a draft resolution toughening sanctions on North Korea, aiming to deprive Pyongyang of USD 1 billion in export revenue, a council diplomat said.

The council is expected to vote tomorrow on the measures that include a ban on exports of coal, iron, lead and seafood by the cash-starved state.

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First Published: Aug 05 2017 | 1:22 AM IST

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