The U.N. Security Council will meet on Wednesday, at the request of the United States, over missile launches by North Korea and the possibility of an "escalatory" provocation after Pyongyang conducted what it said was a key test at satellite launch site.

U.N. Security Council to meet over North Korea on Wednesday at US request

North Korea said on Thursday it had successfully test-fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the sea to contain external threats and bolster self-defence, ahead of fresh nuclear talks with the United States.

Successfully tested new submarine-launched ballistic missile: North Korea

After a vote was scheduled and delayed three times, the Security Council members were unable to settle on language that could gain Russia’s support

UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire resolution

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U.N. Security Council to meet over North Korea on Wednesday at US request

Successfully tested new submarine-launched ballistic missile: North Korea

UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire resolution