International condemnation of North Korean execution
The execution of the uncle of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is evidence of the "recklessness" of the country's leader, says the US Secretary of State John Kerry.
White House: 'Execution' example of brutal regime
The White House has said if the execution of Jang Song-thaek, the uncle of the North Korean leader, is confirmed it is another example of the "extreme brutality" of the country's regime.
Officials said there was no reason to doubt KCNA's reports of the execution, but they were following developments in the country and consulting allies in the region.
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