White House: 'Impactful response' needed on North Korea

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Allies of the United States agree that an "impactful response" is needed following a rocket launch in North Korea over the weekend, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Monday. "There certainly is an agreement about an impactful response being necessary," Earnest said at a news briefing. "That means considering a range of economic sanctions that would further isolate North Korea." (Reporting by Clarece Polke; Editing by Chris Reese)