North Korea says it has approval to use its 'cutting edge' nuclear weapons against America in a 'merciless' attack hours after U.S. warns of 'clear and present danger'

• The statement came from North Korean army and said it was a warning to the U.S. that it would be 'smashed by... cutting-edge smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear strike means"
• Earlier, U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said the secretive state's rhetoric was a growing concern
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• He issued the statement after U.S. stealth bomber were seen patrolling
• Chinese soldiers and weaponry massing on border with Korean Peninsula
• John Kerry warns that North is 'provocative, dangerous and reckless'
• Yongbyon nuclear site set to be restarted after being closed for six months

By DAILY MAIL

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