title: Europe could soon be within range of North Korean missiles: France
text: TOULON, France (Reuters) - France s defense minister warned on Tuesday that North Korea could develop ballistic missiles that reach Europe sooner than expected.  The scenario of an escalation towards a major conflict can not be discarded,  Florence Parly said in a speech to the French military.  Europe risks being within range of (North Korean President) Kim Jong Un s missiles sooner than expected,  she said.   