Canada will co-host a meeting about the ongoing crisis in North Korea as tensions in the region continue to escalate. The source also says Canada understands that the western part of this country is within missile range, and that North Korea remains a significant threat. The announcement of the planned meeting, which will likely happen in the new year, comes the same day that North Korea launched yet another ballistic missile. Pacific solidarityWhile the gathering will be held in Canada, it will be co-hosted with officials from the United States. (Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)Foreign ministers from countries with interests in the region are also expected to be invited, including Japan, South Korea and China.

Source: CBC News November 29, 2017 02:04 UTC