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.
Uncle of North Korean leader executed
The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been executed, the state news agency KCNA said.
Jang Song Thaek was removed from the North Korean regime amid claims of corruption, drug use and a long list of other "anti-state" acts.
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