What we have done over the past four years. I also want to use the opportunity to convey to the world the significance of further strengthening our alliance. The ravages of war should never be repeated. I want to express my resolve toward the future. In december 1941, the nowdefunct Japanese Imperial navy attacked u. S. Military bases in hawaii. Abe says his visit will symbolize the reconciliation between the two countries. Thailands new king has led a ceremony observing the birthday of his father, who recently tied. King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne to replace him just last week. The annual event took place in the royal palace in bangkok. The late King Bhumidol adujyadejs birthday was on monday. He died in october after a reign of seven decades. Crowds gathered to see the new king presiding over the event and the buddhist certificate ceremony was broadcast across the nation. Translator i believe people will continue to revere the royal family. Nothing will change from be
What we have done over the past four years. I also want to use the opportunity to convey to the world the significance of further strengthening our alliance. The ravages of war should never be repeated. I want to express my resolve toward the future. In december 1941, the nowdefunct Japanese Imperial navy attacked u. S. Military bases in hawaii. Abe says his visit will symbolize the reconciliation between the two countries. Thailands new king has led a ceremony observing the birthday of his father, who recently tied. King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne to replace him just last week. The annual event took place in the royal palace in bangkok. The late King Bhumidol adujyadejs birthday was on monday. He died in october after a reign of seven decades. Crowds gathered to see the new king presiding over the event and the buddhist certificate ceremony was broadcast across the nation. Translator i believe people will continue to revere the royal family. Nothing will change from be
Decision on tuesday afternoon when she met with senior party officials. Last week the party floated a plan for park to step down so an election could be held in june. The hope was the plan would appease alienated Party Members who want her out of office while allowing park to save face. Translator President Park said she has been thinking she should dually accept what is decided by the party. Boosted by strong public support, the opposition is still pursuing an impeachment motion. Its likely itll pass on friday with support from the antipark faction. If impeached, shell be suspended from her duties until the Constitutional Court rules. Park told lawmakers shell calmly await for the ruling. Shinzo abe will soon become the first sitting president to visit pearl harbor. Later this month, abe and president barack obama will pay their respects to the victims of the attack. Nhk world has the reaction to the planned trip. Translator i want to reaffirm with president obama what we have done ov
The spokesperson said the operations are ongoing. He said the decision to launch the strikes was made earlier in the day by the u. S. Central command. But explained the pentagon is not in a position to provide additional details. Last month the military carried out 190 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in iraq. Militants with the group have increased their control over territory there, and in neighboring syria. President barack obama said earlier this month that he was ready to expand the airstrikes from iraq to syria. Members of an Algerian Group claiming to have links to Islamic States say theyve kidnapped a french national. They posted a video on the internet to prove it. And they warned frances leaders to stop attacking id lambic state militants in iraq. The video shows a man who says hes from southern france. He says he was kidnapped on sunday. A masked man next to him says france must cease hostilities against Islamic State otherwise the french captain will be slaughtered.
Good morning, everybody. Im richard lui. Plenty of problems but no answers. The president remains cagey and two world crisis escalate. Nearly a dozen americans are fighting for isis. Inside ukraine the draft is back as russia amps up its invasion. Tracie potts is live in washington. Good morning are good morning to you, tracie. I guess the quote of the day is we dont have a strategy yet. Reporter he is under a lot of pressure, richard, to deal with isis in syria, to deal with russia in ukraine. President obama says the u. S. Isnt ready to act yet. I dont want to put the cart before the horse. We dont have a strategy yet. Reporter in syria where isis is strong, president obama says its too soon to order air strikes. He is asking the pentagon for options and sending secretary of state john kerry back to the middle east to get other countries on board. Reporter some lawmakers fear that president obama would order air strikes in syria without congressional approval. Thats not whats going t