We do say good friday morning, everyone. Im kendis gibson. And im Mara Schiavocampo in for diane macedo. We begin with donald trump possibly welcoming a former foe to his cabinet. Were talking about mitt romney, of course, who has been a fierce critic of donald trump in the past, and now hes in the running to be trumps top diplomat. Also retired general Michael Flynn, now emerging as the frontrunner to be Trumps National security adviser. Abcs janai norman is tracking janai, good morning. Reporter good morning, mara. Some big name republicans have been taking up time on the president elects schedule as donald trump makes the deepest dive weve seen yet into Foreign Policy meeting with japans prime minister. From foes to friends, president elect trump is making peace with former rival mitt romney, a republican who had some of the harshest criticism of him. Think of Donald Trumps bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. Mitt romneys made a tota
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Meeting earlier this month, after north korea launched two of what are believed to be nodong medium range Ballistic Missiles. Some countries, including china, insisted the council should avoid provoking the north. South korean government sources say the missile could have traveled more than 1,000 kilometers if it had been launched at a regular angle. The sources believe that pyongyang adjusted the flight distance by launching it at a steep angle so it could not fall into japans territory. North koreas media reports the launch was successful. In june, north korea test fired an intermediate range Ballistic Missile and it reached an altitude of more than 1,000 kilometers. South korea on monday started an annual joint military drill with the united states. The exercises are scheduled to continue through september 2. President park geunhye inspected a unit at the front line joining the exercises. Translator the norths nuclear and missile threat is no longer a matter of imagination. Its comi
Damaged by the earthquake and myanmar soldiers are clearing ththe debris now. At the top of the tower being down here. The ancient city of bagan is about 30 kilometers away from the quake center. The quake caused 185 pagodas to partially collapse. No, no, no r reporter one is the templ which was built in the 12th century and is known for its beautiful paintings. The quake knocked off the top part of the temple. Its now off limits due to the risk of further damage if aftershocks strike. Very scary. Yeah. We was Drinking Coffee and we hid under the tables. The whole building started to shake. Nobody knew what was happening. Then the staff came out and everybody got under the tables. Reporter myanmars government has been campaigning to have bagan added to this list of sites. Concerns are growing o over h h much it may cost to repair the structures here. And the impact on the tourism industry. Daisuke iijima. In italy they are still looking for survivors. Rescuers combing through debris in
Of japan. The council held a similar meeting earlier this month, after north korea launched two of what are believed to be nodong medium range Ballistic Missiles. Some countries, including china, insisted the council should avoid provoking the north. South korean government sources say the missile could have traveled more than 1,000 kilometers if it had been launched at a regular angle. The sources believe that pyongyang adjusted the flight distance by launching it at a steep angle so it could not fall into japans territory. North koreas media reports the launch was successful. In june, north korea test fired an intermediate range Ballistic Missile and it reached an altitude of more than 1,000 kilometers. South korea on monday started an annual joint military drill with the united states. The exercises are scheduled to continue through september 2. President park geunhye inspected a unit at the front line joining the exercises. Translator the norths nuclear and missile threat is no lon