US wants UN nod to intercept and check North Korean ships

September 08, 2017 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • The Trump administration on Wednesday circulated a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would effectively empower the US Navy and US Air Force to intercept North Korean ships at sea, inspect them to check if they are carrying weapons material or fuel into the country, and use “all necessary measures” to enforce compliance.

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