Nuclear North Korea lights candles to stave off dark

PYONGYANG (Reuters) - Banners in the North Korean capital proclaim a bright future for the world's newest nuclear power, but after sunset pedestrians make their way in near darkness because there is not enough power for streetlamps. 

The reclusive state's first nuclear test in October is a key focus of international negotiations this week in Beijing to persuade North Korea to give up its weapons programme.