BBC: North Korea missile and nuclear test halt hailed
North Korea's announcement that it is halting nuclear and missile tests has received a broad international welcome.
Leader Kim Jong-un said further tests were not needed, as the North had demonstrated it had nuclear weapons.
Donald Trump described the move as "good news" for the world, and South Korea said it was meaningful progress.
The EU said it was "positive", but called for complete denuclearisation. North Korea is preparing for historic summits with South Korea and the US.
Early on Saturday Kim Jong-un said: "From 21 April, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles."
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Empty promises? N.Korea watchers greet Kim move with skepticism -- AFP
Trump praises North Korea's 'progress' as expert warns against optimism -- The Guardian
Trump Hails ‘Big Progress’ as Kim Vows to Extend Freeze on Tests -- Bloomberg
South Koreans sceptical of N Korea's nuclear promises, want proof -- The Asian Age
China welcomes North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s promise to freeze nuclear tests -- SCMP
Japan's Abe Welcomes NKorea Pledge; Defense Chief Vows Pressure -- Newsmax
EU welcomes North Korean move on nuclear tests, urges denuclearisation -- Reuters
EU says North Korean move should lead to nuclear disarmament -- POLITICO.eu
‘US will say they saved the world’ while peaceful Russian approach on N. Korea won – Moscow -- RT
