North Korea detains American citizen as Japanese ships join US war games
(The Guardian North Korea)

University teacher Tony Kim held at airport while trying to leave countryNorth Korea says its forces are ready to sink US aircraft carrierAmid rising tensions between North Korea and the US, Pyongyang has detained a US citizen, officials said on Sunday, bringing to three the number of Americans now being held in the country. Related: Julie Bishop hits back at North Korea as Labor backs `harder-edged` US stance Related: Mike Pence in Australia says US and allies ready to tackle North Korea Continue reading...