Experts believe that, when fully operational, the Yongbyon reactor can make one nuclear bomb's worth of plutonium per year.

The White House said it would oppose the bill because it believes the Commerce Department should make the export decision.

Kerry made clear that Russia’s support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "risks exacerbating and extending the conflict."

The inquiry into the Dogan group also involves an interview with an alleged Kurdish PKK militant.

"President Xi's visit will present an opportunity to expand U.S.-China cooperation on a range of issues of mutual interest,” the White House said.

Three air strikes were made, destroying an IS armoured personnel carrier and a crude oil collection point, the U.S. said in a statement.

An emergency effort led by Germany to force EU member states to accept mandatory quotas of refugees collapsed in discord.