Nhk newsline sits down with a trump advisor on what his asia pacific policies may look like and request denied. A south korean court is the head of samsung. U. S. President Barrack Obama used his final News Conference to offer a message saying america will be okay. But he is also suggesting he may ease sanctions on russia. Its important to just remember the reason sanctions have been put in place against russia has to do with their actions in ukraine and its important for the United States to stand up for the basic principle that big countries dont go around and invade and bully smaller countries. Trump suggested in an interview with a british newspaper that he would be open to lifting sanctions in return for a deal for both the u. S. And russia to reduce their nuclear arsenals. The sanctions were in response to russias annexation in 2014. A constructive relationship with russia is in the interest of the u. S. And the world but Vladimir Putins presidency brought a return of the cold wa
Likely the attackers used poison. Well bring in our reporter from seoul. National intelligence officials briefed lawmakers on what theyve learned so far about Kim Jong Nams suspected death. One lawmaker told the media this. Translator according to National Intelligence service, its confirmed the person presumed to be kim jong nam was murdered in malaysia and the nis strongly believes its an act of terror using poison. The inch is director also told lawmakers that pyongyang has been attempting to kill kim jong nam for the past five years. He added that in 2012, kim sent a letter to his younger half brother, north koreas current leader, kim jongun. He asked him to spare the lives of him and his family members. Do you have any update on the two women suspected of murdering kim . Multiple media in malaysia are reporting about the surveillance camera footage of the scene. They say this is one of the suspects inside Kuala Lumpurs airport. The kim was poisoned either with a needle, a spray, o
A National Security Council Meeting has been convened an its been decided to end the mission of selfdefense forces unit currently being deployed in south sudan, by the end of may. When the unit completes the ongoing Road Construction work there. In january this year, the deployment period of the sdf to south sudan exceeded five years, the longest ever. The sdf has been making a great contribution to nationbuilding in this newly established nation. Including the construction of main roads from capital juba to other locations in the country. As south sudans nationbuilding enters a new phase, we have made judgment that the sdf has achieved a certain level of success in the construction of infrastructure. Over the past five years, the sdf has accumulated great achievements. This policy of japanese government was already conveyed in advance to south sudan and the u. N. And the countrys president responded with his praise, saying that he highly appreciates the duties of the sdf so far. In fu
Infringe on sicivic rights. And well have the story of a man in wartorn iraq who makes sure the dead get a proper burial. South koreas former president has spent most of tuesday being questioned by prosecutors. Park geunhye is facing a slew of charges connected to a Corruption Scandal that has gripped the nation for months. Prosecutors provided an update saying proceedings were behind schedule. Questioning is expected to last into the night or Early Morning hours on wednesday. Then its expected that park will be allowed to return home. Park started the day by briefly addressing the media in front of the prosecutors office. Translator i sincerely apologize to my fellow citizens. I will fully cooperate with the investigation. Park is the fourth former president to be questioned over criminal allegations, but shes the first to be kicked out of office by impeachment. Park is reportedly repeating her claim of innocence while under questioning. Joining me in the studio is kengo okomoto, who
Former president could face 13 charges. And more protests ahead. People in hong can kong are bracining after the top candida wins the job. Developing story out of japan. Seven students and one teacher are feared dead after a ski resort north of tokyo. Dozens have been injured. Police and firefighters are trying to figure out what happened when the avalanche struck in nasu. A doctor has to examine the eight people before a death notice can be issued. About 60 students and teachers were taking part in the workshop. An avalanche advisory was in place at the time. It remains in effect. On the same day, another avalanche occurred on another mountain in fukushima prefecture. A 70yearold man was found unconscious. Another man in his 60s was found swept away. He was found unhurt. South korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for former President Park geunhye. This is the latest development that has gripped the country in scandal for months and saw park booted from office. They want