WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States blacklisted 23 North Korean companies and officials on Friday (Saturday in Manila), notably flag carrier Air Koryo, in response to the country’s September 9 nuclear test.

US President Barack Obama also on Friday moved to block a Chinese company’s purchase of German semiconductor equipment maker Aixtron by rejecting the inclusion of Aixtron’s US business in the deal.

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