U.N. Close to Sanctions for North Korea

UNITED NATIONS - Key U.N. Security Council members moved closer to agreement late Thursday on a U.S.-proposed resolution that would impose sanctions but no military measures against North Korea because of its claimed nuclear test.

Tougher earlier drafts by the United States met opposition from Russia and China who wanted a more moderate response to Pyongyang's nuclear brinkmanship to try to persuade the reclusive communist nation to return to six-party talks on its nuclear program.

Both countries wanted to focus on reining in the North's weapons programs and China wanted to ensure that nothing in the draft could trigger military action.

The new U.S. draft …