Defying World, North Koreans Launch Rocket  —  SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea defied the United States, China and a series of United Nations resolutions by launching a rocket on Sunday that the country said was designed to propel a satellite into space, but that much of the world viewed …

Obama calls for ‘world without’ nukes  —  PRAGUE - Hours after North Korea launched a long-range rocket, President Barack Obama called for “a world without nuclear weapons” and said the United States had a “moral responsibility ” to lead the way, as the only nation ever to have use them.

Obama's Statement on North Korea Rocket Launching  —  Following is the text of President Obama's statement Sunday on North Korea's rocket launching, as released by the White House:  —  North Korea's development and proliferation of ballistic missile technology pose a threat to the northeast Asian region …

North Korea Defies Warnings, Launches Powerful Rocket  —  North Korea launched a long-range missile over Japan on Sunday, defying repeated international warnings and prompting the U.N. Security Council to schedule an emergency meeting for Sunday afternoon.  —  The midday launch …

North Korea Launches Rocket  —  SEOUL - North Korea launched a multi-stage rocket Sunday in defiance of international pressure.  The rocket passed safely across Japan and over the Pacific Ocean, Japanese authorities said.  —  The rocket lifted off shortly after 11:30 a.m. local …