US commander not confident North Korea will refrain from nuclear assault
(The Guardian North Korea)

Adm Harry Harris testifies before House, indicating a preference for a US show of military force in order to deter North Korea from launching a devastating assaultThe US admiral in charge of a potential conflict with North Korea has said his goal is to bring Kim Jong-un `to his senses, not to his knees`.Tensions between the US and North Korea are white-hot ahead of an anticipated sixth nuclear test from Pyongyang and its accelerating long-range missile development. Donald Trump has invited the entire US Senate to the White House on Wednesday afternoon for a classified briefing on the situation. Related: US moves missile defence to South Korea site amid tensions with North Related: North Korea conducts live-fire drill with US submarine nearby, raising tensions Continue reading...