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Challenge of rebuilding in an effort to one day reclaim power. The woman at the center of the nut rage case has appeared in court for the first time. The former korean air Vice President was indicted after delaying a plane over how nuts were served. She has pled not guilty to charges of violating safety law. Nhk World Reports from seoul. Reporter the trial opened on monday in seoul. Cho, the daughter of the airlines chairman delayed one of its flights out of airport in new york on december 5th. ...

That deal will not prevent iran from developing nuclear weapons. It would all but guarantee that iran gets those weapons, lots of them. Netanyahu addressed u. S. Lawmakers at the invitation of Republican House speaker john boehner. About 60 democrats boycotted the session. Obama says netanyahu offered nothing new in his speech. The Prime Minister didnt offer any viable alternatives. He says sanctions and military action in iran cant bring about change. The two are not planning to hold facetoface...

Originating near the mountain since april 26th. Ficials have confirmed slight crustal movements. The region is a popular destination for tourists. A u. N. Envoy has started meeting delegates from the Syrian Government, opposition groups and other parties. The consultions are part of the efforts to resume peace talks. He began his work in geneva by meeting representatives of the Syrian Government under bashar al assad. He will hold separate talks with the delegations from the u. N. Security Counc...

On the northern slope of mt. Hakone. On monday local authorities banned entry to the area around the valley. They say the region has been experiencing a growing number of earthquakes originating near the mountain since april 26th. Officials have confirmed slight crustal movements. The region is a popular destination for tourists. A u. N. Envoy has started meeting delegates from the Syrian Government, opposition groups and other parties. The consultations are part of the efforts to resume peace t...

The ruins as shields from air strikes and shelling. He says the fighters think Government Forces will not target a World Heritage site. Unescos chief says shes worried. I app the conflict for an immediate ceasefire in and around palmyra. It is an extremely important World Heritage site that belongs to the whole of humanity and we have the responsibility to protect and preserve it. I cant imagine that the world will never see palmyra any more. Islamic state military militants have repeatedly dest...

A spokesperson for a britishbased Monitoring Group says militants are trying to use the ruins as shields from air strikes and shelling. He says the fighters think Government Forces will not target a World Heritage site. Unescos chief says shes worried. I appeal to all parties in the conflict for an immediate ceasefire in and around palmyra. It is an extremely important World Heritage site that belongs to the whole of humanity and we have the responsibility to protect and preserve it. I cant imag...

Its march 11th, a day that is burned into the consciousness of this country. Four years ago, a magnitude 9 earthquake struck off northeastern japan, triggering tsunami that washed away coastal communities. Survivors are still struggling to rebuild. And workers at Fukushima Daiichi are still trying to contain the aftermath of the nuclear accident. People in different places paused today to remember what happened in 2011, and all that was lost. Some 1,200 people honored the victims of the disaster...

Joint session of the u. S. Congress. Abe expressed what he called deep remorse over world war ii. He acknowledged japanese actions brought suffering to people in asia. Still park said he should have apologized more. Translator abe failed to take the opportunity to strengthen trust with japans neighbors by offering a sincere apology for historical issues including the comfort women. He has also been under fire in the United States. Park may be try to deflect accusations that closer ties between j...

Rocked northeastern japan. Authorities say theres no major damage but warn another tremor may hit within days. South koreas intelligence Officials Say north koreas defense chief may have been executed for treason. The move follows the purge. Officials from the National Intelligence service gave the update on twoed a Parliamentary Committee in seoul. They say minister of Peoples Armed forces Hyon Yong Choi was shot to death at a firing range in the capital late last month. They suspect he was exe...

Circumstances in fukui prefecture. In fukushima prefecture, four men were swept away by a river. One of them is still missing. Forecasters with the Japan Meteorological Agency said manyi has passed through honshu and is now moving northeast over the sea. Winds still remain strong. People in fukushima in kyoto prefecture have been watching the river that runs through the area still over its banks. The water has flooded streets, houses and farmland. The central and western regions of japan have so...