“Washington mulling sanctions on Pyongyang"

The US is reportedly weighing tough sanctions on North Korea to bar its access to the global financial system. US government officials say the sanctions are meant to build up economic and diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile tests. The officials who requested anonymity also said the punitive measures are part of proposals being drawn up by the US national security advisor and could be finalized within weeks. Last week, U-S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Pyongyang of military action, saying Washington’s policy of strategic patience on the North is over. The North Korean government has said it’s prepared for any war the US wants.