奥巴马下令对朝鲜实施新制裁

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　　The new sanctions are part of U.S. reaction to Pyongyang's suspected role in cyber-attacks on Sony Pictures Entertainment and threats against the U.S. movie industry.

　　奥巴马下令对朝鲜实施新制裁

　　Under the new order, the Treasury¹ Department will impose financial measures on three government entities² and ten officials, even though there is no evidence that the ten individuals had ordered or planned the cyber-attacks.

　　Analysts³ say the move is more symbolic⁴ than substantive⁵ since North Korea is already one of the heaviest sanctioned countries in the world.

　　Pyongyang has repeatedly denied the accusation⁶ and offered joint⁷ investigation⁸ with the U.S. into the cyber-attacks. However, Washington turned down the suggestion.

　　For CRI, I'm Xiao Hong.

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