North Korea: Chancellor Angela Merkel: ′There is a clear disagreement with Trump on North Korea′

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was highly critical of US President Donald Trump's speech at the United Nations. In the speech, Trump threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea.

"I am against threats of this kind. And speaking for myself and the government I must say that we consider any type of military solution absolutely inappropriate and we are counting on diplomatic efforts," Merkel said in an interview with DW.

"This must be vigorously implemented. In my opinion, sanctions and enforcing these sanctions are the right answer. But anything else with regard to North Korea I think is wrong. And that is why we clearly disagree with the US president."

She said she explained the German position to the US president in a phone call before his speech at the UN.
 
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Rockets target Jerusalem as Israel resumes Gaza airstrikes

Palestinian militants fired a rocket aimed at Jerusalem Friday, just hours after a rocket targeted Tel Aviv and the Israeli military intensified its airstrike operation against the Gaza Strip.

UN Secretary General Ban-ki Moon is expected to visit the region within days. UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said Friday the UN chief will go to the region "shortly" to "push for an end to violence."

The attack marks the first time the holy city has ever been targeted by rockets fired by Gaza militants, a major escalation that could draw the possibility of an Israeli ground invasion closer.
Witnesses said they saw a stream of smoke in Mevasseret Zion, a Jerusalem suburb.

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