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US imposes new sanctions on North Korea over Sony hacking

The United States has imposed new sanctions on North Korea as part of its first response to the cyber attack on Sony Pictures.

The FBI has blamed North Korea for the attack which leaked confidential data from Sony computers.

North Korea has denied the allegation but expressed fury over Sony's comedy The Interview, which features a plot to assassinate leader Kim Jong Un.

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Texas cinema shows Team America in place of The Interview

From the film Team America: World Police Credit: PA

A cinema in Texas has responded to the cancellation of The Interview by showing another movie that pokes fun at North Korea in its place.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's branch in Dallas plans to show a free screening of Team America: World Police, the 2004 satirical comedy co-written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Staff will also hand out American flags and other patriotic items to cinemagoers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"THAT is how true American heroes will be celebrating this year, but if you want to let the terrorists win...well, that's your prerogative," the cinema posted on its website.

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