North Korea accuses U.S. of declaring war, says it has right to shoot down bombers - CNBC

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Pyongyang could target planes even when they are not flying in North Korean airspace, Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho told reporters in New York, CNBC reports.

"The whole world should clearly remember it was the U.S. who first declared war on our country," he said.

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On Saturday, American bombers flew in international airspace east of North Korea in a symbolic show of military force.