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North Korea has reacted swiftly to additional sanctions imposed on it by the United Nations Security Council. Pyongyang is remaining defiant and hinting of a third nuclear test.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Tuesday's parliamentary elections, and says the top priority of the new government will be to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear arsenal.

The Security Council.

A reporter on the ground in northern Mali says most Islamist militants have fled the city of Gao since last week, when French warplanes bombed their positions.

Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman.

A Syrian refugee prepares coffee in housing near the Jordanian town of Ramtha.

Mali, Africa

Algeria's prime minister said 37 foreign workers were killed during the hostage crisis at a remote desert gas complex, with five others still missing.

China says it is "cautiously optimistic" about its relations with the United States as President Barack Obama begins his second term as the American leader.