North Korea ends nuclear co-operation

North Korea has ended co-operation with UN nuclear inspectors and ordered them to leave the country.



Pyongyang reportedly told the International Atomic Energy Agency to remove seals and equipment from the Yongbyon reactor and said that it would reactivate its nuclear facilities.



The move came after the communist nation said it was pulling out of talks on ending its nuclear programme.



North Korea is angry about a UN statement condemning its rocket launch.



Pyongyang says the April 5 launch was aimed at putting a communications satellite in orbit.



However, other nations believe it was testing long-range missile technology, in violation of a UN resolution banning Pyongyang from ballistic missile development.