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The new sanctions will cut about $1 billion, or a third, of North Korea's export revenue. North Korea tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles last month, which could potentially reach the U.S.

The most significant part of the U.N. pact is a commitment to protect 30% of land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030, up from 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas.

The president has harsh words for North Korea's leader, whom he refers to as "Rocket Man." He also calls the Iran deal "an embarrassment to the United States."

Also: Venezuela's ruling party wins gubernatorial elections; Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) gets a primary opponent; and Thomas the Tank Engine will feature new female characters.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Georgette Gagnon, from the U.N. Human Rights Office about the High Commissioner's statement that migrant detention centers in the U.S. may violate international law.

The former national security adviser endured ridicule over comments made after the Benghazi embassy attack. Her book allows her tell her own story — and she is also open about foreign policy failures.

The UN has imposed broad sanctions against North Korea in response to its nuclear tests.

With Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at his side, President Bush tells reporters at his ranch near Crawford, Texas, that the U.S. will continue to press in the United Nations for a resolution of the Middle East conflict. Over the weekend the Lebanese rejected a draft resolution proposed by the U.S. and France.

António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting.