——2:25 p.m.China, North Korea’s main ally, is welcoming Pyongyang’s decision to suspend its nuclear and missile tests. He says China will support North Korea through dialogue and consultations with “relevant parties” to resolve their concerns and improve relations. ——11:35 a.m.Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reacted with caution to North Korea’s announcement it has suspended nuclear tests and long-range missile launches. North Korea said early Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. ——7 a.m.North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site.

Source: National Post April 20, 2018 23:31 UTC