Order to scapegoat the opposition. The blast was caused by a car bomb and that casualties would rise. Violence is getting worse in damascus. They launched mortar attacks against the palace. Japans Prime Minister is on his way to one of his most important meetings of the year. Shinzo abe is flying to washington for his first talks with u. S. President barack obama since he took office in december. Their agenda is packed and their discussions are expected to touch on everything from a wideranging free trade deal to punishing north korea. Translator i want the summit talks to show the International Community that japan and the United States have restored the strong bond of their alliance. Abe says that alliance became unstable during the former democratic partyled administration. He says hes going to talk to obama about the u. S. Led negotiations for the transpacific partnership. Nations that joined the discussions for the Free Trade Agreement are supposed to in principle eliminate all ta
Welcome to newsline. Its friday, february 22nd. A senior official says barack obama is looking forward to what abe has to say. He said obama is eager to hear about a dispute with china. Abe is meeting obama for the First Time Since he moved back into the Prime Ministers Office two months ago. They are expected to discuss a free trade deal, the alliance between their countries and the push for United Nations sanctions on north korea. Obama wants to hear abes take on the dispute over the senkaku islands. Japan nationalized the islands in december. China and taiwan claim them. Its in the interest of the Obama Administration to have the dispute solved in a peaceful manner. Prime nister abe i planning visitussia borehe end of the year to meet with the president. When he does another dispute, another issue will be on the agenda. Russia control tgs islands and japan claims them. Translator this is an important year to build a new relationship. I hope it paves the way for abes visit. Mori deli
Welcome to newsline. Its friday, february 22nd. A senior official says barack obama is looking forward to what abe has to say. He said obama is eager to hear about a dispute with china. Abe is meeting obama for the First Time Since he moved back into the Prime Ministers Office two months ago. They are expected to discuss a free trade deal, the alliance between their countries and the push for United Nations sanctions on north korea. Obama wants to hear abes take on the dispute over the senkaku islands. Japan nationalized the islands in december. China and taiwan claim them. Its in the interest of the Obama Administration to have the dispute solved in a peaceful manner. Prime minister abe is planning to visit russia before the end of the year to meet with the president. When he does another dispute, another issue will be on the agenda. Russia control tgs islands and japan claims them. Translator this is an important year to build a new relationship. I hope it paves the way for abes visi
It comes to crucial questions like what to do about north korea. I think he does want to be clear with kim jongun and that regime in north korea that he has military preparations ready to go and the military options on the table and we have spent substantial time perfecting those but be clear the president is also made it clear to me he wants it solved dip plo mattically. He doesnt think its a waste of time . No, sir. He has made it clear to me to continue the efforts which we are and well as i told others, those diplomatic efforts continue until the first bomb drops. So theres that. Now on to awkward meeting number two. The president lunching with Senate Majority leader mcconnell after months of tension, floundering legislation and at least one obscenitylaced phone call. So, i know the question, of course, top of mind for everyone is, whens on the menu . Whats for lunch today . Lets get started with Caitlyn Collins at the white house for us. Whens at stake here and whats on the agenda
Predicted to create catastrophic flooding. Already the coast of the carolinas are understood several feet of water, and tens of thousands of people are without power. That number could climb into the millions. In the coming hour, we will take you live to some of the regions directly in the hurricanes path, and we will show you by forecasters are warning us the worst is yet to come. This is a powerful storm that can kill. Jon we began our overnight coverage of Hurricane Florence in north beach carolina, one of the communities expected to feel the worst of this most unwelcome visitor. With an update. Steve, what are you seeing right now . Speak of this part of the North Carolina coast has been pounded for the past 11 hours. The rain has not stopped. It is coming down in sheets. When you hear about these astronomical rain totals of 30 to 40 inches, you can really believe it after standing out here and just watching it fall. As far as the wind goes, it is Strong Enough at times to snap bra