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White House analysis casts doubt on North Korea's nuclear test claims

North Korea says it has successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised hydrogen nuclear device on Wednesday morning.

However, the White House has said initial analysis of the reported nuclear test is not consistent with claims of a successful hydrogen bomb.

In a statement the country said it would continue to strengthen its nuclear programme as long as the US maintained what it called "its stance of aggression."

Much of the international community has condemned North Korea after the claim, including China, the country's major ally, and Britain, which said the move was a "provocation".

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South Korea resumes propaganda broadcasts at border

Britain has urged South Korea to show restraint after Seoul resumed propaganda broadcasts in retaliation for North Korea's nuclear bomb test.

During a trip to Japan, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said: "We urge South Korea to exercise restraint. It is simply rising to the bait."

South Korea unleashed a high-decibel broadcasts across the border earlier on Friday.

The broadcasts, considered an insult by the North, led to an exchange of artillery fire the last time they were used.

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