Interview. I wanted to start at the beginning. Starting with your name what was your name at birth . It was roger when and where were you born . I was born june 26th, 1939 in the house that we were residing in 946 24th avenue south. Which was five blocks south of jackson. She had actually retired i believe the year before and came out of retirement to deliver me in june. And i think president at my birth was my uncle rick. Who is my moms brother. The japanese felt it was better to be born at the beginning of a day than the end of the day. My grandmother was encouraging my mother not to deliver until after midnight. Uncle rick heard my mom yelling and screaming in pain holding me in because it was very close to midnight. And then finally right after midnight i was born i incorporated that into one of the performances i did. That is quite a beginning story. My dad was the one that was principally responsible for my first name roger. My dad was conversant in german and. My grandmothers th
Local people come to talk about their proboblems and receive advice. Translator they even know if ive fallen out with a friend. Translator for local people, theyre very important. Translator i heal people with my faith. Im glad they trust me. Reporter outsiders have feared the shamans for generations. But local people are convinced of their magical powers and believe they are good. Nhk world the philippines. That wraps up our bulletin. Im Cholaphansa Narula in bangkok. Thank you for the reports. Youre watching nhk newsline. Delegates to the u. N. Climate talks in morocco renewed their commitment to implementing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Participants in the conference known as cop 22 adopted the marrakech action proclamation on thursday. The document says that Global Temperatures are rising at an alarming and unprecedented pace and that responding to the phenomenon is a matter of urgent priority. It calls for the highest political commitment to combat Climate Change and als
Defense officials in seoul say theyre closely monitoring north korea for possible provocative acts following the adoption of fresh yooup sanks against pyongyang. Slapping stricter sanctions on pyongyang. The move came in response to the norths latest nuclear test in september. They have also announced their new measures. Staterun media has been reported on kim jung uns units. Officials in seoul are on the alert saying there could be another provocation from the reclusive nation. North korea may consider sanctions and a Good Opportunity to engage in provocation. The spokesperson issued a warning of retaliation. Acts that sharply raise tensions would result in the norths leadership. North korea will mark several fiveyear anniversaries this month, including the death of former leader kim jung il on the 17th and the assumption of the top military posts on the 30th. The country has in the past conducted provocative acts on such milestone days. This week Many South Koreans could get their wi
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