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These are the pictures the US really DON'T want you to see

At least 7 million tons of bombs, 388,000 tons of napalm, and 13 million gallons of toxic chemical Agent Orange were dropped onto Vietnam by the US.

Millions died in the conflict on both sides as the Cold War became hot in a proxy war between Washington and the Soviet Union.

The war is one the bloodiest and most violent in history, and remains a sore memory of the US.

While Trump will be playing the role of statesman, his visit is just the fourth by a US President since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

Memories of conflict loom large across the nation, with bullet ridden monuments and wrecked aircraft still lie buried in the jungle.

These are the pictures which reveal the true horror of the conflict the US would rather than the world forget – because of its horror and the fact they LOST.

"War, no matter what our intentions may be, brings suffering and tragedy" Obama Pictures of the war reveal whole jungles ablaze as the American GIs carry their dead and dying from the battlefield.

Vietnamese children were famously pictured running screaming and covered in burns as they fled a napalm attack by US-backed forces.

Incendiary bombs explode as US planes fly over, prisoners sit with tape over their eyes and mouths, and young US soldiers sit with glazed looks as they recover from battle.

It is estimated the amount of bombs dropped on Vietnam by the US and its allies was more than triple the total of that dropped on World War 2.

Imagery from the Vietnam War is burned into the world's very psyche – known simply to many as the American War.

US forces gradually joined the war with in Vietnam until they had nearly more than 550,000 troops on the ground in 1969.

The conflict – similar to the Korean War – was between North and South Vietnam, with the North backed by the Soviets and Chinese, while the South was supported by the US.

The US pulled out of the war in 1973, and the South surrendered ending with the unification of Vietnam in 1975. Up to 3.8 million Vietnamese died in the conflict – and almost 6,000 American soldiers.

It is unknown whether Trump will address the Vietnam War on his two day visit at the tail-end of his first tour of Asia.

Last year, US President Barack Obama visited the nation – just the third time a commander-in-chief had visited since the end of war. He directly addressed the conflict in a speech at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

Obama said: Like other conflicts throughout human history, we learned once more a bitter truth -- that war, no matter what our intentions may be, brings suffering and tragedy.

" He added: "Even if we disagree about a war, we must always honour those who serve and welcome them home with the respect they deserve, we can join together today, Vietnamese and Americans, and acknowledge the pain and the sacrifices on both sides." Trump himself was exempted from the Vietnam war draft in 1969 due medical reasons.

The US President has arrive in Vietnam this morning as he flew in aftertwo days in China. He is set to meet his Russian counterpart Putin on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Danang.

The pair are expected to discuss military tensions, trade and the nuclear crisis with North Korea.

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Trump: I won't let U.S. be "taken advantage of anymore" on trade - Duration: 3:33.

Trump: I won't let U.S. be "taken advantage of anymore" on trade

DANANG, Vietnam -- Hours after leaving Beijing, President Trump delivered what appeared to

be a sharp rebuke to China Friday, declaring he won't allow the U.S. to be "taken advantage

of anymore" when it comes to trade.

He pledged to always "put America first."

Speaking at a gathering of CEOs at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam, Mr.

Trump said, "From this day forward, we will compete on a fair and equal basis."

"We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore.

I am always going to put America first," he said.

Mr. Trump said the U.S. would make a deal with any country in the Indo-Pacific region,

but only one with "mutual respect and mutual benefit."

Even though he was addressing a meeting at the summit of Asia-Pacific nations, he kept

using the term "Indo-Pacific," and brought up how important India is.

It was a striking change of tone from the day before, when Mr. Trump set aside his previous

blistering rhetoric in favor of friendly overtures to China as he sought to flatter his host

into establishing a more balanced trade relationship, rather than lecturing.

In Beijing, Mr. Trump criticized the "very one-sided and unfair" relationship between

the U.S. and China.

But unlike his approach during the presidential campaign, when he castigated China for what

he contended were inappropriate trade practices, Mr. Trump said Thursday he didn't blame the

Chinese for having taken advantage of the U.S. in the past.

Mr. Trump said China "must immediately address the unfair trade practices" that drive a "shockingly"

large trade deficit, along with barriers to market access, forced technology transfers

and intellectual property theft.

"But I don't blame China," he said.

"After all, who can blame a country for being able to take advantage of another country

for the benefit of its citizens?"

To applause, Mr. Trump said, "I give China great credit."

Mr. Trump also said Friday the whole world was being lifted by America's economic renewal,

and that a "new optimism" has swept across the U.S. since his election.

Mr. Trump said he'd had the pleasure of sharing the "good news from America" everywhere he's

been on his first official visit to Asia.

"The whole world is lifted by America's renewal," he said.

On North Korea, Mr. Trump said the region must not be held hostage to a dictator's "twisted

fantasies of violent conquest and nuclear blackmail."

He was referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Mr. Trump referenced his address in South Korea earlier this week when he called on

countries to unite against Pyongyang.

He said "every single step the North Korea regime takes toward more weapons is a step

it takes into greater and greater danger."

Mr. Trump also says civilized people must "come together" to drive out terrorists and

extremists from our societies.

He was speaking shortly after arriving in this coastal city for the summit after a flight

from Beijing as he continued his Asia tour.

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U.S., Chinese presidents show similar but different views on N. Korea, trade - Duration: 3:28.

Now to China, where President Trump is about to start his third and final day--

Aside from the grand cultural performances and warm tea time,... the two leaders of the

world's superpowers got down to not-so-friendly business talks.

According to officials,... Trump confronted his Chinese counterpart about the chronic

trade imbalances between the two sides-- and pressed Beijing to take tougher measures against

North Korea.

Oh Jung-hee reports.

Day two of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China,... was a jam-packed day for the

two countries' leaders.

The day's events also showed their similar but different approaches to the issues of

North Korea and economic relations.

At the joint news conference held Thursday afternoon,... the two leaders showed their

commitment to denuclearizing North Korea and agreed on the need to fully implement the

UN Security Council resolutions.

They also saw eye-to-eye in the need for relevant parties to pour their collective efforts into

achieving peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and surrounding region.

But they still had diverging views on how to achieve the ultimate goal -- President

Trump stressing sanctions and pressure,... and President Xi emphasizing dialogue and

negotiation.

(Chinese) "The two sides will continue to fully and

strictly implement the UN Security Council resolutions, at the same time, the two sides

will commit to work toward a solution through dialogue and negotiation."

(English) "We agreed on the need to fully implement

all UN Security Council resolutions on North Korea and to increase economic pressure until

North Korea abandons its reckless and dangerous path."

At an event before the news conference to promote business exchanges,... Trump has also

called on Xi to play a bigger role.

He said China can solve the North Korea issue (quote)"very easily and quickly"... and urged

Beijing to cut off all financial links with North Korea.

But on the economic front, the two leaders were eager to further advance their bilateral

trade and business ties.

At the event, Chinese companies signed business contracts and two-way investment deals with

the U.S. ...worth over 2-hundred-50 billion U.S. dollars.

Bloomberg reports,... most of the deals are likely to be concentrated in the energy sector.

But President Trump, just as he did with his Korean and Japanese counterparts,... brought

up the thorny issue of trade,... saying he wants a fair and reciprocal trade.

(English) "As we all know, America has a huge annual

trade deficit with China.

A number beyond anything what anybody would understand.

This number's shockingly hundreds of billions of dollars each year -- estimates are as high

as 500 billion dollars a year."

President Xi said...

China's investment in the U.S. is rising rapidly,... helping to create over 1-hundred-40-thousand

American jobs,... and added:

(Chinese) "These are some great examples of the vast

potential and the win-win nature of China-U.S. economic cooperation.

China-U.S. economic relations and trade ties have achieved historic development, delivering

benefits to our two peoples."

After his time with President Xi,... Trump met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang... to

discuss bilateral relations.

Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News.

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U.S. officials awaiting N. Korea signal for dialogue: Washington Post - Duration: 0:56.

Top U.S. diplomats are reportedly looking for a chance to restart diplomacy with North

Korea... if the regime continues to refrain from provocative behavior.

Last month, Joseph Yun, the U.S. Representative for North Korea Policy,... said that the U.S.

would resume direct dialogue with Pyongyang if it stopped its missile tests for 60 days.

The last launch was on September 15th, meaning it's been around 56 days.

The Washington Post reported Thursday, local time, that administration officials are waiting

for that signal.

But... they say Yun's 60-day clock actually hasn't started yet because, while the North

has not tested any missiles, it hasn't said why not.

Yun and Secretary of State Tillerson have been working to build support for direct talks

-- Yun traveling to Moscow in September, and Tillerson also talking with his Russian counterpart.

Yun is also known to keep in close touch with North Korean officials at the United Nations

in New York.

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The US Could Finally Be Charged With War Crimes in Afghanistan - Duration: 5:11.

The US Could Finally Be Charged With War Crimes in Afghanistan

by Carey Wedler

The Hague, Netherlands � A prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC) is

pursuing a war crimes investigation against the United States for its conduct in Afghanistan

following the 9/11 terror attacks.

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Chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said last year that the U.S. military and CIA could

be guilty of war crimes for its torture of detainees in Afghanistan between 2003 and

2014.

The Guardian reported that �Bensouda�s report last year said the alleged US war crimes

�were not the abuses of a few isolated individuals.

Rather, they appear to have been committed as part of approved interrogation techniques

in an attempt to extract �actionable intelligence� from detainees.� Now, she is seeking approval

from the court to move forward.

According to the Guardian:

�Her request comes after an unusually long preliminary process, which has dragged on

for 10 years because of a lack of capacity at the court as well as lobbying from the

Afghan government, which tried to block it.

The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, met with Bensouda as late as September during the UN

general assembly.�

Bensouda also highlighted potential war crimes by the Taliban and the Afghan government,

noting that overall, �10,000 civilians were said to have been killed from 2007 to 2011

alone,� the Independent noted.

The Afghan government has resisted investigations, as has the U.S.

Last year a State Department official said it was �unwarranted� and �unjustified.�

Nevertheless, Bensouda intends to investigate �crimes against humanity and war crimes

such as murder, imprisonment, targeting humanitarian workers, use of child soldiers and carrying

out executions without sentencing from the formal legal system,� the Guardian summarized.

Until 2016, the ICC had only investigated crimes in Africa, drawing criticism that it

harbored a pro-western bias.

It has since launched investigations in other parts of the world, including Iraq, Cambodia,

Greece, Colombia, and Ukraine.

The United States is not a member of the court; during George Bush�s presidency, he declined

to participate, claiming the U.S. could be unfairly attacked for political reasons.

Though the U.S. is not a member, its officials could still be liable if found guilty because

the crimes were committed in Afghanistan, which is a member.

The Guardian reported:

�The next step is for a pre-trial chamber of judges to consider the prosecutor�s request,

which human rights observers in Kabul believe they will.�

Human Rights Watch said:

�Having documented egregious crimes in Afghanistan that have gone unpunished over many years,

we hope this step will open a path to justice for countless victims there.�

Given the court�s previous aversion to prosecuting the U.S. for war crimes, it remains unlikely

there will be any convictions.

The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission, launched as an alternative to the Hague-based ICC,

previously found George Bush and Tony Blair guilty of �crimes against peace� during

the Iraq War, but both men walk free.

The U.S. has long been accused of war crimes, including potential crimes in drone warfare,

as well as during the Vietnam War.

Katherine Gallagher, a senior lawyer at the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) in

New York, was pleased with the ICC�s move to potentially hold U.S. nationals accountable,

especially in light of President Trump�s decision to increase troop levels (similar

to the Obama administration).

�This long overdue message that no one is above the law is particularly important now,

as the Trump administration ramps up military machinations in Afghanistan and embraces the

endless war with no plan in sight,� she said.

According to Bensouda:

�For decades, the people of Afghanistan have endured the scourge of armed conflict.

Following a meticulous preliminary examination of the situation, I have come to the conclusion

that all legal criteria required under the [ICC�s] Rome statute to commence an investigation

have been met.�

She also said:

�In accordance with the office�s policy and practice, the ultimate focus will be upon

those most responsible for the most serious crimes allegedly committed in connection with

the situation in Afghanistan.�

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No One Wants Having to Do with the US Anymore - Duration: 10:14.

No One Wants Having to Do with the US Anymore

by Edward Morgan

Except for Kiev�s madman, no one wants to play with the United States anymore.

Japan and South Korea, of course, have no other recourse but to accommodate the outgoing

superpower for their own sake as well, or that of the corporate gangsters which have

been put in charge of the industry by Western puppetmasters.

But elsewhere in the Middle East where the root of the petrodollar emanates, another

organic realignment is ongoing.

The leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on neighboring

Iraq to remain vigilant in the face of American plots, warning that the US is not trustworthy.

In a Thursday meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Tehran, the Leader expressed

Iran�s support for the Iraqi government�s efforts to develop ties with regional states.

Ayatollah Khamenei, however, advised the Iraqi nation to remain �cautious about the Americans�

deceptions, and never put trust in them.�

�The Americans created Daesh [Takfiri terrorists] themselves, but now that the terrorists have

been defeated by the Iraqi government and people, they pretend to be supportive of this

important development,� the Leader said.

�However, they will undoubtedly not hesitate to harm Iraq again if they find the opportunity,�

the Leader added.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (R) receives Iraqi Prime

Minister Haider al-Abadi (C) in Tehran, October 26, 2017.

(Photo by khamenei.ir) Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah

Seyyed Ali Khamenei (R) receives Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (C) in Tehran, October

26, 2017.

(Photo by khamenei.ir) Ayatollah Khamenei underlined the importance

of unity among different Iraqi ethnic groups as well as Baghdad�s support for the country�s

popular forces as the key reasons behind the recent victories against terrorist groups

and their sponsors.

Abadi, for his part, stressed Baghdad�s determination to safeguard Iraq�s unity

and territorial integrity, noting that the government will never allow the country to

be threatened with disintegration.

The Iranian warning does have a strong bases even in recent times.

Washington is pouring gasoline on the fire of disputes in the East and South China Seas

between Beijing and its neighbors to curb China�s rise and undermine its efforts to

resolve the issues peacefully, analysts told Sputnik.

Given the growing tensions, Beijing sees the modernization of the country�s defenses

as one of its top priorities.

The United States continues their efforts to contain China�s activities in the East

and South China Seas by weaponizing the ongoing maritime dispute between the Southeast Asian

nations, Shen Shishun, director of the Center for South Pacific Studies of the Chinese Institute

of International Studies, told Sputnik, suggesting that Washington�s maneuvers will only bolster

patriotic sentiment among the Chinese.

�The US is trying to curb China, relying on third countries,� Shen told Sputnik China.

�There is a conflict between China and Japan over islands in the East China Sea, but it

is precisely because of the US that this problem emerged.�

According to the Chinese academic, the Diaoyudao (Senkaku) Islands, which �historically belonged

to Beijing,� ended up in the hands of Japan due to Washington�s post-WW2 foreign strategy.

Over the past few centuries the archipelago has repeatedly changed hands.

The Okinawa Reversion Agreement of 1971 between Tokyo and Washington recognized Japan�s

sovereignty over the islands.

�The United States deliberately misinterprets historical facts related to this matter, uses

the situation around the islands to increase tension in Sino-Japanese relations and exploits

the contradictions between China and its neighbors to curb [Beijing],� Shen said, adding that

the US strategy is futile.

Dmitry Mosyakov, director of the Center for Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania at the

Institute of Oriental Studies, believes that the anti-China sentiment promoted by Washington

and Tokyo could set relations between the US-Japanese alliance and China back decades.

According to Mosyakov, Washington and Tokyo are not seeking compromise on the Diaoyudao

(Senkaku) territorial dispute, but, on the contrary, are fanning the flames over the

archipelago.

On Monday US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with his counterparts from Japan and South

Korea on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations� (ASEAN) Defense

Ministerial Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in the Philippines to discuss �deepening security

cooperation.� A Department of Defense (DoD) press release said that �the three ministers

reaffirmed that freedom of navigation and overflight must be ensured.�

ADMM-Plus is an annual meeting that brings together the defense ministers of 10 ASEAN

countries and eight �dialogue partners,� which include India, China, Japan, Australia,

New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States.

Mattis also held bilateral talks with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera.

The two �expressed serious concern about the situation in the South China Sea and reaffirmed

their opposition to unilateral coercive actions by claimants, including the reclamation and

militarization of disputed features, which alter the status quo and increase tensions,�

in a clear reference to China.

China�s Charm Offensive: Beijing, Manila Manage to Reach Compromise

Speaking to Sputnik, Mosyakov highlighted that the Sino-Philippine relationship appears

to be a viable alternative to the US-Japanese strategy: Beijing and Manila have managed

to reach some compromises in the South China Sea.

For instance, Philippine fishermen are allowed to fish in the area of Huangyan (Scarborough)

shoal.

�China�s relations with the Philippines show that� the discussion of existing problems

between the two countries on a bilateral basis brings success,� the Russian academic stressed.

During the ASEAN ADMM-Plus summit Chinese Minister of Defense Chiang Wanquan emphasized

Beijing�s intention to work closely with the association to build a safer Asia.

He signaled that China is willing to actively develop relations with ASEAN countries in

many areas, including joint naval exercises and cooperation to combat terrorism.

At the same time Beijing opposes the involvement of external forces in its territorial disputes

with neighboring states.

This stance was voiced by Fu Ying, chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National

People�s Congress of China, at the recent annual meeting of the International Valdai

Discussion Club.

She confirmed China�s readiness to continue negotiations on the islands, but spoke out

against turning the disputes into an unnecessary geopolitical confrontation.

She stressed that the interference of other countries, primarily the United States, in

China�s relations with neighbors may only escalate tensions in the region.

Meanwhile, the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which took

place in Beijing on October 18-24, 2017, also addressed the issue of regional security.

The congress�s resolution envisages the modernization of the nation�s defense as

one of its top priorities.

It also emphasizes the need to transform the People�s Liberation Army (PLA) into a world-class

armed force.

The resolution�s emphasis on �the need to implement a military-strategic course with

a focus on new conditions� is largely regarded as a message to Japan, which is steadily drifting

away from its post-WW2 policy of pacifism under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

According to the South China Morning Post, the PLA Navy�s South Sea Fleet has recently

deployed a squadron of submarines to the disputed waters of the South China Sea to increase

battle readiness.

Beijing�s actions in the region prompt concerns among its ASEAN neighbors.

Earlier, in March 2017, reports emerged claiming that China could have been involved in the

militarization of its artificial islands in the South China Sea.

In response, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian admitted that Beijing had engaged

in a large construction endeavor in the region, but said �most of the building is for civilian

purposes.�

Satellite imagery released in March 2017 depicted the buildup of a military installation on

a northern island of the Paracels.

According to Taiwanese media sources, the construction looked like �preparation for

a harbor.� They assumed that China may be seeking to bolster its naval presence in the

maritime area.

The Paracels are claimed by a number of countries, including China, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Indeed, the bully is on its death throes.

Yet all is not lost, even when glory is gone�

�Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the

flower; We will grieve not, rather find

Strength in what remains behind; In the primal sympathy

Which having been must ever be��

? William Wordsworth

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US deny Trump-Putin meeting as Russia insists 'we've been planning it for weeks' - Duration: 3:50.

US deny Trump-Putin meeting as Russia insists 'we've been planning it for weeks'

Press secretary Sarah Sanders claimed there was no scheduled meeting despite proviso reports that the two leaders would discuss competing North Korea at the trade summit. Ms Sanders said: There is no formal meeting or anything scheduled for them.

"Now, they're going to be in the same place. Are they going to bump into each other and say hello? Certainly possible and likely.".

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushako said: "We are ready for a separate substantive bilateral meeting whose possibility has been discussed on numerous occasions.

"However, the timeframe for such a meeting has not been agreed on yet." The two presidents will both appear at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Vietnam.

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Rybakov had said North Korea would be one of the key themes when the pair spoke.

But the US press secretary insisted there was no meeting planned.She said: "Regarding a Putin meeting, there was never a meeting confirmed, and there will not be one that takes place due to scheduling conflicts on both sides." Despite a formal conversation not featuring on Trump's official schedule a Kremlin spokesman yesterday said their meeting would probably take place on Saturday.

Earlier Russia had also suggested the "likelihood is great" with a face-to-face meeting being in the works for weeks. Whereas Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the meeting was "still under consideration" on Thursday.

He said: I think its expected well meet with Putin, yeah." If the pair do meet they are expected to focus on Kim Jong-un with the Trump hinting that he planned to discuss the crisis with President Putin.

Trump said: "We want Putins help on North Korea." President Trump is visiting Vietnam in the latest leg of his Asia tour which has already seen him meet with the leaders of Japan, South Korea and China.

During his time Philippines Trump is set to meet President Rodrigo Duterte in is expected to be a fiery exchange between two of the world's most outspoken leaders.

President Duterte was caught in a huge anti-Trump outburst after he was compared to the US President.

When asked about his reaction to being called the "Donald Trump of Asia", Mr Duterte responded: "That son of a w****!" His other anti-American remarks include calling the US ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Golberg "a gay son of a b****".

He also said of Trump that "he is a bigot and I am not". However, Mr Duterte is expected to put his past comments behind him as he attempts to curry favour with Washington.

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Embattled GOP Candidate For Alabama U.S. Senate Seat Fights Sexual Misconduct Accusations - Duration: 1:33.

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Boris Johnson heaps praise on Donald Trump and backs US President in Vladimir Putin talks - Duration: 3:25.

Boris Johnson heaps praise on Donald Trump and backs US President in Vladimir Putin talks

The Foreign Secretary said was "penetrating corners of the global consciousness" using Twitter as a prominent tool in his presidency. Mr Trump is set to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss ongoing situations in Syria and.

Speaking to , Mr Johnson said: "I think Rex Tillerson is doing a great job trying to bring the Russians in there together with the Americans over the south of Syria.

"Rex is doing a great diplomatic job but we want the Russians to make political progress toward a deal in Syria that will allow the Syrian people – not just those in the country, but the 12 million kicked out – to have a vote.   .

"When that vote happens I am in no doubt you will see a move away from the Assad regime if those 12 million are allowed to vote." Mr Johnson was also keen to praise Mr Trump's success after winning the race for the White House a little over a year ago.

The Foreign Secretary insisted the President's tweeting is a positive move and an effective way of communicating with the world "no matter how rambunctious" the subject.

Mr Johnson added: "And yes a lot of people don't like it and a lot of people relate to it. "In an age when people have turned off politics it's more direct and it's more communicative than a lot of previous presidents.

"I think you've got to realise the American President is just one of the huge global brands – he is penetrating corners of the global consciousness that I think few other presidents have ever done." Concluding the interview, the Fox News presenter praised Mr Johnson, telling the Foreign Secretary he was "made for television".

Mr Johnson has been under his own pressure this week, with Iranian television suggesting the Foreign Secretary said jailed charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was "training journalists" in Iran, prompting fears her five-year prison sentence would be extended.

State television said it was an "unintended confession of a real plot" from Mr Johnson.

The report, entitled 'Confession', said the Foreign Secretary's statement had falsified British claims that Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was in Iran for "humanitarian purposes" and would be "very costly to the British Government" as it cast the "efforts over several months of the UK Government's institutions and networks to the four winds".

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Report: Overseas Wars Have Cost US $4.3 Trillion Since 2001 - Duration: 0:59.

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Open hearing on Korea-U.S. trade deal turns into chaos - Duration: 1:52.

The government held an open hearing this morning about plans for South Korea and the United

States to revise their free trade agreement.

But it appears it's not just President Trump who's unhappy with the deal.

Korean civic groups showed up at the hearing... angry at the FTA,... and as the hearing turned

violent, the trade ministry had to end it early.

Lee Unshin reports.

Eggs were thrown, cuss words were said, and it even got violent - it didn't take long

before Friday's public hearing on the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement turned into a disaster.

The occasion was organized by the Trade Ministry to collect opinions from representatives of

local businesses and industries,... so that they can prepare a more in-depth report for

future negotiations with Washington.

The government officials opened the hearing by briefing the groups on the benefits the

bilateral agreement has brought about,... and what the nation can expect from amending

the deal.

But the statement sparked anger from civic groups from the agricultural and livestock

industries at the hearing.

Before market experts had a chance to report on the detailed analysis,... the civic groups

jumped up, and insisted on speaking.

They claimed their industry had suffered a great deal from the bilateral agreement, and

demanded the Ministry officials take a closer look into the FTA's impact.

They didn't provide detailed insight or numeric data to their claims however.

As the people started turning violent, government officials called an end to the hearing in

the midst of it.

But the Ministry later added that legally they had fulfilled their duty of organizing

an open hearing, and will move onto the next step of filing a report to the National Assembly

based on the day's hearing, as planned.

Korea and the U.S. agreed to revise the 5-year-old Free Trade Agreement earlier this year on

Washington's request.

So far, there have been two rounds of trade talks between the countries,... with no details

on the next meeting confirmed yet.

Lee Unshin Arirang news.

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Trump's visit to South Korea 'great success': U.S. acting envoy to Seoul - Duration: 2:09.

The acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul says President Trump's recent visit helped boost bilateral

ties and friendship with South Korea.

Marc Knapper also noted there's a strong chance South Korea will purchase more state-of-the-art

military assets from the United States.

Park Jong-hong has the details.

The recent state visit by President Trump has clearly brought South Korea and the United

States closer together.

The acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, Marc Knapper, said both countries were able to

confirm the strong bilateral alliance and their collaborative approach toward the North

Korea nuclear issue.

In particular, he said Presidents Trump and Moon Jae-in were able to nurture their friendship.

"It's great that they've reached this point now where they can be friends and speak clearly

and in a good personal way with each other."

He added that both leaders reconfirmed their desire to work together on bilateral trade.

Knapper stressed the words of praise given by President Trump at the National Assembly

on Korea's economic rise was a rare and welcome event.

"How much we value our relationship with Korea and how high our respect is for Korea's achievements,

but also how concerned we are about not just North Korea's missile programs but about the

situation in North Korea for the North Korean people .... I think this is something that

the president deeply cares about.

When asked about the purchase of U.S. strategic military assets, Knapper said the leaders

saw eye-to-eye that Seoul needs to secure the best possible defensive systems available.

These include the F-35 and Apache helicopters that have already been approved for purchase,...

and the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft... for which talks are still pending.

Knapper also welcomed the agreement between South Korea and China to mend bilateral relations

that had been frayed by the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system.

Park Jong-hong, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> Trump's visit to South Korea 'great success': U.S. acting envoy to Seoul - Duration: 2:09.

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U.S., China see 'clear signs' sanctions hurt North Korea - Duration: 1:59.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States and China are seeing "clear

signs" that the international sanctions imposed on North Korea are starting to have an effect.

However, China doesn't expect these signs to lead to immediate results.

Won Jung-hwan reports.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is accompanying President Trump on his visit

to Beijing, said on Thursday that sanctions by the international community against North

Korea over its nuclear weapons program are having an effect.

Tillerson specified that the U.S. and China are seeing 'certain signs' that the sanctions

are creating some stress within North Korea's economy and with some of their citizens, possibly

even within the military.

The comments mark the first time the U.S. has indicated that the latest round of U.N.

sanctions is starting to affect North Korea's economy.

But from the meetings with Chinese officials, Tillerson also said that there is some divergence

on how to approach the issue.

He added that Chinese leader Xi Jinping does not expect immediate results from the U.N.

sanctions against North Korea.

The U.N. Security Council adopted sanctions resolutions after Pyongyang's long-range missile

tests in July and its sixth and most powerful nuclear test in September.

The sanctions are designed to cut off the regime's revenue and prevent it from developing

nuclear missiles.

As China is responsible for about 90 percent of North Korea's external trade, Trump will

be hoping to secure China's commitment to enforcing sanctions against Pyongyang during

his time in Beijing.

Meanwhile at a NATO summit on Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said the U.S.

supports solving the North Korean nuclear crisis through diplomatic means.

Mattis said economic sanctions are intended to either isolate the regime or bring it to

the negotiating table.

Won Jung-hwan, Arirang News.

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U.S. officials awaiting N. Korea signal for dialogue: Washington Post - Duration: 0:56.

Top U.S. diplomats are reportedly looking for a chance to engage in talks with North

Korea.

It all depends on... whether or not the regime can continue to refrain from provocative behavior.

Last month, Joseph Yun, the U.S. Representative for North Korea Policy said...

America would resume direct dialogue with the hermit kingdom if it stopped missile tests

for 60 days.

The last launch was on September 15th.

The Washington Post reported Thursday, local time, that officials are waiting for that

signal.

However, the 60-day clock actually hasn't started yet because, while the communist state

refrained from such activities, it hasn't clarified why the rogue state halted launches.

The envoy and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have been working to build support for direct

talks -- Yun traveling to Moscow in September, and Tillerson talking with his Russian counterpart.

The U.S. delegate is also known to stay in touch with North Korean officials at the UN

in New York.

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U.S., Chinese presidents show similar but different views on N. Korea, trade - Duration: 3:27.

Now to China, where President Trump has been spending the past three days--

Aside from the grand cultural performances and warm tea time,... the leaders of the world's

two superpowers got down to not-so-friendly business talks on Thursday.

Officials say Trump confronted his Chinese counterpart about the chronic trade imbalances

between the two sides-- and pressed Beijing to take tougher measures against North Korea.

Oh Jung-hee reports.

Day two of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China,... was a jam-packed day for the

two countries' leaders.

The day's events also showed their similar but different approaches to the issues of

North Korea and economic relations.

At the joint news conference held Thursday afternoon,... the two leaders showed their

commitment to denuclearizing North Korea and agreed on the need to fully implement the

UN Security Council resolutions.

They also saw eye-to-eye in the need for relevant parties to pour their collective efforts into

achieving peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and surrounding region.

But they still had diverging views on how to achieve the ultimate goal -- President

Trump stressing sanctions and pressure,... and President Xi emphasizing dialogue and

negotiation.

(Chinese) "The two sides will continue to fully and

strictly implement the UN Security Council resolutions, at the same time, the two sides

will commit to work toward a solution through dialogue and negotiation."

(English) "We agreed on the need to fully implement

all UN Security Council resolutions on North Korea and to increase economic pressure until

North Korea abandons its reckless and dangerous path."

At an event before the news conference to promote business exchanges,... Trump has also

called on Xi to play a bigger role.

He said China can solve the North Korea issue (quote)"very easily and quickly"... and urged

Beijing to cut off all financial links with North Korea.

But on the economic front, the two leaders were eager to further advance their bilateral

trade and business ties.

At the event, Chinese companies signed business contracts and two-way investment deals with

the U.S. ...worth over 2-hundred-50 billion U.S. dollars.

Bloomberg reports,... most of the deals are likely to be concentrated in the energy sector.

But President Trump, just as he did with his Korean and Japanese counterparts,... brought

up the thorny issue of trade,... saying he wants a fair and reciprocal trade.

(English) "As we all know, America has a huge annual

trade deficit with China.

A number beyond anything what anybody would understand.

This number's shockingly hundreds of billions of dollars each year -- estimates are as high

as 500 billion dollars a year."

President Xi said...

China's investment in the U.S. is rising rapidly,... helping to create over 1-hundred-40-thousand

American jobs,... and added:

(Chinese) "These are some great examples of the vast

potential and the win-win nature of China-U.S. economic cooperation.

China-U.S. economic relations and trade ties have achieved historic development, delivering

benefits to our two peoples."

After his time with President Xi,... Trump met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang... to

discuss bilateral relations.

Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News.

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Trump meets Putin: US and Russia face to face just a day after Putin's meeting with China - Duration: 3:35.

Trump meets Putin: US and Russia face to face just a day after Putin's meeting with China

and greeted each other at the APEC summit in Vietnam, where they shook hands and exchanged a few words.

The US president then sent a warning to his Asian rivals, telling them America would no longer tolerate bad trade deals.  Mr Trump approached s leader at a photo session in the Vietnamese city of Danang.

He gave him a friendly slap on the shoulder and held a brief discussion. .

It comes amid contrasting reports the two are set for a formal meeting - something Washington denies but the Kremlin states is a possibility.  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two leaders would meet one way or another.  Mr Putins spokesman said: For now there is no clarity.

Contradictory information has been coming from our American colleagues. "The meeting will happen on the sidelines one way or another. " While Washington is denying a meeting will take place, the Kremlin said they understood one was likely.

  Mr Trump sent a strong warning to Asia-Pacific countries at the summit today, telling them America will no longer tolerate unfair trade deals.

Having just concluded a state visit to China, Trump said the United States was ready to make a bilateral deal with any country in the Indo-Pacific region - but only on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

He blasted the World Trade Organization and multilateral trade deals, and some analysts expect tougher action may be imminent from the White House to fight bilateral trade imbalances with China exacerbated by Beijings state-led economic model.

It came after Mr Trump visited China to discuss future trade deals.  He was given a state welcome and stated following the visit he did not hold Chinas deals with the USA against them - despite claiming they were unfair.  He Tweeted: I don't blame China, I blame the incompetence of past Admins for allowing China to take advantage of the U.S.

on trade leading up to a point where the U.S. is losing $100s of billions.

How can you blame China for taking advantage of people that had no clue? I wouldve done same! "My meetings with President Xi Jinping were very productive on both trade and the subject of North Korea.

He is a highly respected and powerful representative of his people. It was great being with him and Madame Peng Liyuan!".

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Trump's visit to South Korea 'great success': U.S. acting envoy to Seoul - Duration: 2:09.

The acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul says President Trump's recent visit helped boost bilateral

ties and friendship with South Korea.

Marc Knapper also noted there's a strong chance South Korea will purchase more state-of-the-art

military assets from the United States.

Park Jong-hong has the details.

The recent state visit by President Trump has clearly brought South Korea and the United

States closer together.

The acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, Marc Knapper, said both countries were able to

confirm the strong bilateral alliance and their collaborative approach toward the North

Korea nuclear issue.

In particular, he said Presidents Trump and Moon Jae-in were able to nurture their friendship.

"It's great that they've reached this point now where they can be friends and speak clearly

and in a good personal way with each other."

He added that both leaders reconfirmed their desire to work together on bilateral trade.

Knapper stressed the words of praise given by President Trump at the National Assembly

on Korea's economic rise was a rare and welcome event.

"How much we value our relationship with Korea and how high our respect is for Korea's achievements,

but also how concerned we are about not just North Korea's missile programs but about the

situation in North Korea for the North Korean people .... I think this is something that

the president deeply cares about.

When asked about the purchase of U.S. strategic military assets, Knapper said the leaders

saw eye-to-eye that Seoul needs to secure the best possible defensive systems available.

These include the F-35 and Apache helicopters that have already been approved for purchase,...

and the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft... for which talks are still pending.

Knapper also welcomed the agreement between South Korea and China to mend bilateral relations

that had been frayed by the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system.

Park Jong-hong, Arirang News.

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World War 3: US prepares COMPLEX drills with aircraft carriers amid North Korea threat - Duration: 2:47.

World War 3: US prepares COMPLEX drills with aircraft carriers amid North Korea threat 

Three aircraft carriers will be utilised together for the first time in a decade during the exercise – which will coincide with the last leg of s tour in Asia.

  The USS Theodore Roosevelt, the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Nimitz will operate together in a display of military might from the US President.

  According to the Navy, the huge operation will take place over the weekend and into next week, as Mr Trump and threaten war with one another.

  The navy plans to carry out air defence drills and air combat training, officials said.

US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott Swift said: It is a rare opportunity to train with two aircraft carriers together, and even rarer to be able to train with three.

Multiple carrier strike force operations are very complex, and this exercise in the Western Pacific is a strong testament to the US Pacific Fleets unique ability and ironclad commitment to the continued security and stability of the region. The major exercise will be the first time the three carriers have operated together in the Western Pacific since 2006 and 2007, in which they carried out drills off the coast of Guam.  Speaking during his 12-day tour of Asia earlier this week, the US President issued a stern warning to Pyongyang. .

Mr Trump warned Kim Jong-un "the weapons you are acquiring are not making you safer, they are putting your regime in grave danger".

The President is currently in China, the third country of five on his Asia tour.  He threatened to "destroy" the hermit nation and has used his tour to continue to mount pressure on Kim to halt his nuclear ambitions.

But Mr Trump also hinted he would be willing to start negotiations with in order to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

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Kim missile launch into Pacific IMMINENT? US imposes NO FLY ZONE over North Korea - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:10.

NORTH Korea may be on the verge of a major missile test as the US has imposed a no fly

zone over the Korean Peninsula.

US airliners have been banned from flying over the "Pyongyang Flight Information Region"

due to the "hazardous situation".

Statement released by Federal Aviation Administrations reveals there is a threat of "unannounced"

missile launches.

This no-fly zone comes almost two months after Kim launched his last weapon, stoking fears

another test could imminent.

Tensions have calmed this week as US President Donald Trump begged Kim Jong-un to come to

the negotiating table on his Asia tour.

Fears remain North Korea could attempt to fire the dreaded Juche Bird – a live nuclear

missile launched into the Pacific.

Most of the airspace around North Korea was already off-limits, but this has now been

expanded to include the Sea of Japan.

The decision also comes after Kim fired a missile that came dangerously closed to a

plane packed with 323 passengers.

Air France Flight 293 had taken off from Tokyo when one of Pyongyang's missile flew close

by before crashing into the Sea of Japan.

Germany and France also imposed a no-fly zone over the region as war fears loom between

the US and North Korea.

Activity has been detected around missile bases and nuclear sites in North Korea amid

fears they could fire a weapon while Trump is Asia.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said: "Due to the hazardous situation created

by North Korean military capabilities and activities, including unannounced North Korean

missile launches and air defence weapons systems, all flight operations in the Pyongyang Flight

Information Region are prohibited."

North Korea has been building up to the so-called Juche Bird – dubbed by Western analysts

in a reference to US nuclear weapon the Frigate Bird.

The nuclear weapon would be fired from North Korea before flying over Japan and detonating

an H-bomb over the Pacific.

One mistake in such a weapons test has a very real possibility of sparking World War 3.

Trump is in Vietnam today as he continued to address the North Korea crisis with his

allies in Asia.

Speaking at an economic summit, he said: "The future of this region must not be held hostage

by a dictator's twisted fantasies of violent conquest and nuclear blackmail."

The US President is rumoured to be meeting Vladimir Putin for a major meeting to discuss

North Korea.