US Congress adopts expanded sanctions on North Korea
February 13, 2016  00:41
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The US Congress adopted tougher sanctions on North Korea today, in a bid to punish the reclusive Asian nation for its provocative recent nuclear test and rocket launch.
The House voted 408 to 2 in favour of the bipartisan measure, which would slap sanctions on any person or entity importing goods or technology or training related to weapons of mass destruction into North Korea, or anyone who knowingly engages in human rights abuses.
The Senate adopted the legislation on Wednesday, following a similar move by the House earlier this month. Today's vote was on a compromise version.

It now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature. 

The measure also heaps additional financial pressure on the already-sanctioned regime of leader Kim Jong-Un, by aiming at cutting down on money laundering and narcotics trafficking, two major illicit activities believed to be funneling millions of dollars into Kim's inner circle.
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