The sight of people being gassed and blown away by barrel bombs ensures that if we see this kind of action again, we hold open the possibility of future action. Reporter the Trump Administration blames russia for allowing assad to carry out the sarin gas attack. Regardless of whether russia was complicit here or whether they were incompetent or got outwitted by the syrian regime, you would have to ask the russians that question. Reporter the kremlin along with assads patrons in iran called last weeks strikes a violation of International Law and demanded an unbiased investigation of the gas attacks. You know, wouldnt it be a great thing if we could actually get along with russia . Reporter despite mr. Trumps vow to improve relations, tillerson faces tough meetings with russias top diplomat and possibly Vladimir Putin himself, a man who once awarded him the countrys award of friendship. He will raise concerns about suspected election meddling in the u. S. And europe. As the first Trump A
Main stronghold for more than two years. Iraqi and Kurdish Forces say the militants are withdrawing from some areas while others are striking back with suicide bombings. The president of iraqs kurdish region said the operation marks a turning point in the fight against terrorism. He said the Iraqi Government and iraqi Kurdish Forces have taken back about 200 square kilometers of farmland and villages. But pentagon spokesperson peter cook was cautiously optimistic. We are in the first day of what we assume will be a Difficult Campaign that could take some time. He also said it remained to be seen whether Islamic State members would stand and fight, but hes confident in the capabilities of the iraqis. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will arrive in beijing tuesday for a fourday trip to china. Its his first visit to the country since taking office in june. He is expected to meet separately with the president and the premier. The visit comes after an arbitration tribunal in the hague r
Main stronghold for more than two years. Iraqi and Kurdish Forces say the militants are withdrawing from some areas while others are striking back with suicide bombings. The president of iraqs kurdish region said the operation marks a turning point in the fight against terrorism. He said the Iraqi Government and iraqi Kurdish Forces have taken back about 200 square kilometers of farmland and villages. But pentagon spokesperson peter cook was cautiously optimistic. We are in the first day of what we assume will be a Difficult Campaign that could take some time. He also said it remained to be seen whether Islamic State members would stand and fight, but hes confident in the capabilities of the iraqis. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will arrive in beijing tuesday for a fourday trip to china. Its his first visit to the country since taking office in june. He is expected to meet separately with the president and the premier. The visit comes after an arbitration tribunal in the hague r
Tokyo following harsh remarks from duterte against the United States. And the sounds of old china. Young music fans are turning the table on digital recordings in favor of vinyl. A Japanese Court has ordered local governments to compensate the families of School Children who died in the 2011 tsunami. The court found teachers at the Public School were negligent in the way they evacuated the students. The court orders ishinomaki city and miyagi prefectures to play 23 million to the families of 20 children. Translator im overwhelmed by this favorable outcome. The judge said School Officials should have been aware that the tsunami was approaching at least seven minutes before it hit. And they should have taken children to a nearby hill instead of an area near the river. Translator the ruling will ensure the tragedy is never repeated. We can move on with our lives. Translator i hope this verdict will be an opportunity to develop proper disaster prevention at schools. 74 students at Okawa El
The impact of the inquiry on state affairs. But thats not what prosecutors asked for. They have said they want to meet the president to ask about her links to a longtime friend who is at the center of the scandal. Shes suspected of conspiring to abuse power and attempting to defraud two foundations. The prosecutors say they need to question park before kheus detention expires on sunday. An opposition politician lashed out at park on tuesday. He said he will lead the Public Campaign until park steps down. Under the countrys constitution, a president ial election must be held within 60 days of a president resigning or is removed from office. Hes expected to run in the next president ial race. Analysts say he seems to be focused on the possibility of had being held ahead of the original schedule of late 2017. Seenor officials from russia and japan are hammering out details of economic cooperation. Vladimir putin is scheduled to fly to japan and sign the deal next month. Representatives fr