Youtube daily report Dec 4 2017

Stir Fried Chinese Morning Glory

Chinese morning glory 200 g

Oil 1 tbsp

Chili, garlic pound 1 tbsp

Ground pork 100 g

Fish sauce 2 tsp

Sugar 1 tsp

Salted soy bean 1 tbsp

Oyster sauce 2 tsp

Water 2 tbsp

1-2 serve

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VEGANCUTS GLAMOROUS BEAUTY BOX AND SPARKLE AND SHINE BEAUTY BOX - Duration: 8:13.

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2019 Mercedes-AMG GT Four-Door Spied! part 1 - Duration: 2:03.

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT Four-Door Spied! part 1

What It Is: A four-door take on the AMG GT sports car that will compete with premium hatchbacks and so-called "four-door coupes" such as Audi's RS7 and Porsche's Panamera.

Designed to evoke the awesome AMG GT coupe and roadster, the E-class–based four-door (its name is forthcoming) is lower and wider and features a more steeply raked windshield and a sloping fastback, both of which are disguised on the prototype pictured here.

Why It Matters: The four-door AMG GT is among a tiny but growing cohort of Mercedes-AMG–specific models without less sporty, pedestrian Mercedes-Benz–badged counterparts.

So far, the only other stand-alone Mercedes-AMG models are the aforementioned GTs.

Why expand AMG's footprint? The AMG brand has seen huge growth in the past few years as luxury buyers flock to its wares, which typically are the most expensive versions of Mercedes models.

It makes sense to add more exclusive, expensive, and AMG-only models to the lineup because, well, there's money to grab.

On a more specific level, the four-door GT—not to be confused with the AMG GT3 race car—also partly fills the void left by the outgoing (and not-for-U.S.) CLS Shooting Brake wagon, which won't be replaced.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class Spied outside the Factory - Duration: 3:44.

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class Spied outside the Factory

What It Is: The entirely new, fourth-generation version of Mercedes-Benz's core SUV.

Originally called the M-class (and badged with ML prefixes), it was renamed the GLE-class for the 2016 model year, a designation that Merc intends to keep because it underscores the vehicle's central position within Benz's SUV lineup and aligns it with the E-class sedan.

The GLE sits above the GLA and GLC, while the GLS and the venerable G-wagen are further upmarket.

The design is entirely new, and our spy shots reveal that the GLE will feature a reshaped grille that is wider at the bottom than at the top, a tall roofline, and wide horizontal taillights positioned high on the rear end and liftgate.

Inside, the GLE sheds its deep-set mechanical instruments in favor of broad TFT screens.

There are four central air vents that accentuate the width of the instrument panel, and we can identify some Porsche Cayenne–like grab bars on the center console.

Why It Matters: Mercedes asserts that it invented the luxury-SUV segment with the original ML in the 1998 model—although that belief requires forgetting about the Range Rover.

Regardless of its truthiness, however, that boast shows what a big deal a new generation is in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim (and in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the model will continue to be built).

The segment is hugely popular, and Mercedes-Benz needed to modernize the GLE to bring it up to the standards of the competition, to say nothing of the level of Mercedes' own passenger cars.

The 2019 GLE will be somewhat lighter and have far more advanced infotainment, telematics, and driver-assistance systems.

Platform: The next-gen GLE will be the first model built atop Daimlers new MHA architecture.

This internal moniker stands for Modulare Hoch-Architektur, or Modular High Architecture, and it will form the basis of the next GLS as well.

We expect another fastback "coupe" version down the road, too.

Powertrain: The highly flexible MHA platform should accommodate four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines in rear- and all-wheel-drive applications, with hybridization a definite possibility.

For the U.S.

market, look for diesel and gasoline inline-six engines (the gas in regular and AMG spec), a hybrid version, and an AMG-branded twin-turbocharged 40-liter V-8.

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First MorpIts Morphin Time Scene Power Rangers (2017) Movie Clip - Duration: 2:02.

It's morphin' time.

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Malore per Nadia Toffa, trasferita a Milano: "Patologia cerebrale" | WInd Zuiden - Duration: 2:37.

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Megazord vs Goldar Power Rangers (2017) Movie Clip - Duration: 4:48.

We're alive.

Guys, we're alive!

We're like one big, uh... one big Zord. Like a mama Zord.

- What? - No, no, no. That sounds lame. Um...

a Megazord!

How?

Whoa.

What?

Oh, shit.

Bring it on.

Everyone, let's go!

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Whoa, whoa, no, no, no, no!

That might have been my fault. I'm sorry, y'all.

I think Kimberly needs to move our feet.

- No, I've got the arm. - Uh, no, I do. I've got the leg.

- You're a leg, too? - I have the arm.

We all have to move together.

I'll lift us.

All together on three.

One, two, three!

We got this! Come on!

Zack, catch us.

Let's go again!

Kimberly, throw a hook! Now!

Whoo!

Oh, I wish I could punch.

Nice one, Billy!

Jason, we got anything for that?

Remember the pit?

Yeah.

Hey, I hate the pit!

- Ready? - Ready.

- Ready. - Ready.

Ready.

Now!

Slip!

Grab!

Lift!

Kim, Trini, pull back on the arms.

We've got swords.

Ha!

Wait!

Guys...

Look at me.

You think you've won?

I came for the crystal.

Others will come!

What you have... it can't last.

You know I'm right!

- No. - No.

I don't know. But for now,

I need you to give your staff and your coin to us.

And we'll take you to Zordon and let him be the judge.

Zordon? Judge me?

Never!

No matter what Zordon says,

I know I am worthy!

Trini! Now!

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Soleil Sorge e lo scatto social che riaccende la polemica | Wind Zuiden - Duration: 2:41.

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YÊU VÀ YÊU | Huỳnh Lập ft Lê Nhân | MỘT BƯỚC ĐỂ CHIẾN THẮNG - DAMtv (VTV9) - Duration: 2:32.

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Kennedy Center Honors Awarded - Duration: 0:57.

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'황금빛' 천호진, "혼자 살고 싶다"는 신혜선 말에 절망 | K-Couple - Duration: 1:39.

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Bus Crash Survivor Wins $100K Scholarship At Big Ten Title Game - Duration: 2:10.

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'황금빛' 나영희, 서은수에 사과.."나가라는 말 진심 아냐" | K-Couple - Duration: 2:49.

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American drugstore chain CVS acquires health insurer Aetna for US$ 69 bil. - Duration: 0:42.

It's this year's largest corporate acquisition.

American drugstore chain C-V-S is purchasing U.S. health insurance company Aetna.

C-V-S announced Sunday that the deal has been reached at whopping 69 billion U.S. dollars.

Shareholders of the insurer will claim some 22 percent of the combined entity and the

rest is owned by C-V-S shareholders.

The pharmacy retailer says the merger will widen the spectrum of medical services available

for clients and bring in new customers.

CVS plans to provide basic medical services and assistance to Aetna's over 20 million

clients through its clinics.

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N. Korea suggests meetings to U.S. expert close to Trump administration: Sankei - Duration: 0:50.

It has emerged that North Korea reached out to meet an American expert close to the Trump

administration several times this year...

possibly to get an idea of the White House's North Korea strategies.

In an interview with Tokyo-based Sankei Shimbun,... Douglas Paal, Vice President for Studies at

the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said...

Pyongyang proposed meeting EIGHT TIMES this year,... the most recent being in early October.

The North suggested he could visit the North and meet high-level officials... or speak

to Choe Son-hui , director-general for North American Affairs, in a third country like

Switzerland.

Pyongyang said it won't negotiate over its nuclear weapons... but welcomes discussions

if the U.S. wants.

Paal said he rejected all the proposals.

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North Korea pushing to have U.S. recognize regime as nuclear power - Duration: 1:57.

North Korea is continuing to celebrate the "historic completion" of its nuclear arsenal...

and is also pushing to earn full recognition from other nations... as a member of the nuclear

club.

However, according to the latest analysis of last Wednesday's missile test,...

U.S. officials now say the North Korean rocket... likely broke up during re-entry.

Yu Joonhee reports.

North Korea's state media is continuing to praise its latest ICBM test,... calling it

a "historic completion" of its nuclear weapons program... and proof of its mastery in missile

technology.

A large rally was held in Pyongyang... and celebratory remarks delivered by top regime

officials... to commemorate this self-proclaimed milestone.

Analysts say this is a political move... aimed at pressuring the U.S. to recognize the North

as a nuclear power... for use an important bargaining chip before a possible return to

dialogue.

The reclusive nation may be willing to return to the negotiating table with Washington...

as parties of equal standing... in order to guarantee the regime's continued survival.

In fact,... following North Korea's initial claim back in 2005... that it successfully

developed nuclear weapons,... one of the regime's stated goals called for the improvement in

its relations with United States.

Also in 2007,... just a year following its first nuclear test,... it also enjoyed major

success on the diplomatic front... including an inter-Korean summit among other cross-border

agreements.

However, Pyongyang's true intentions aside,...

U.S. officials now say that last week's test-fired missile,... may have broke up as it re-entered

the Earth's atmosphere.

Although technical analysis is ongoing,... the officials say North Korea is struggling

to master the necessary re-entry technology,... to obtain a fully-working ICBM.

It remains to be seen if Pyongyang's latest escalation could,... ironic as it may sound,...

provide the impetus for renewed talks between North Korea and the U.S.

Yu Joonhee, Arirang News.

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Cold start to work week, getting colder - Duration: 2:12.

Have your scarves and thick coats ready as the winter chill has returned.

Readings have dropped 5 to 6 degrees Celsius... with a high of 2 degrees Celsius in Seoul,...

while Daegu and Gwangju will get up to 8 degrees.

Mostly sunny skies won't help keep us warm.

Brace for wintry conditions this week, there will be a big chill tomorrow morning at a

low of minus 8 degrees then lows will remain in the negative territory with frequent snowfall

this week.

In fact, the first half of December is forecast to be really cold with readings way below

the seasonal averages.

We'll only have couple days above the norms,... but the rest of the time will feel like mid-winter

already.

With that, let's take a look at the international weather for viewers around the world.

While sunshine fills the sky, readings will drop to the colder side again here in South

Korea, North Korea will have colder temperatures under brighter skies.

As for major cities in Asia,.. passing afternoon showers are in store in Tokyo with a mild

high of 14 degrees.

Meanwhile, Melbourne was hit by heavy rain on Saturday evening causing flash floods and

hundreds of calls to emergency services.

Light rain will let up in the afternoon.

Heading to North America, Chicago had the warmest weekend since the end of October,

but unstable weather conditions on Monday will bring icy cold temperatures starting

Tuesday.

As for South America, Buenos Aires will have a rainy start to the work week.

Taking you to Europe,...

Moscow will be snowy,... while Stockholm will be under sunny skies, but both cities will

be bitterly cold.

Lastly to Africa, winds will pick up again in Cape Town from Monday afternoon.

That's all the weather update for now.

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U.S. considering moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem - Duration: 2:30.

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing up whether to move the U.S. embassy in Israel

from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem,... a move opposed by Palestine and Arabic nation.

The U.S. State Department is concerned that moving the embassy could lead to violent protests.

Park Soyun reports.

Palestine has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to consider moving the U.S.

embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

The Arab League, consisting of 22 Arabic states, has also warned that the transfer of the U.S.

embassy could fuel Arabic extremism and lead to violent protests.

Trump's Adviser Jared Kushner says the U.S. President still hasn't made his final decision

over the embassy.

(English) "He's still looking at a lot of different

facts.

When he makes his decision, he'll be the one to want to tell you, not me.

So he'll make sure he does that at the right time."

No U.S. President has ever recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel since 1948, when

Israel was created.

Palestine says the eastern part of the city is Palestinian territory and that relocating

the embassy to Jerusalem is the equivalent of recognizing the city as Israel's capital.

(English) "Admitting and recognizing East Jerusalem

as the capital of Israel and moving the embassy to Jerusalem that means that they are going

to demolish totally the two-state solution, which is totally against the UN resolution

and against the American calls for having a just peace and a two-state system."

On the other hand, Israelis say the decision to move the embassy has come later than expected.

(English) "I think he waited too long, he should have

done it immediately when he became president."

Israel has occupied East Jerusalem since 1967 and claim that Jerusalem is a unified capital.

Palestine on the other hand are hoping that the eastern sector of the city will be their

future capital.

White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has said that the relocation will

"create momentum to broker a peace agreement in the Middle East."

But Middle East experts say moving the embassy will make a peace agreement more difficult.

The U.S. Department of State is also concerned that the transfer of the U.S. embassy will

spark violent protests against U.S. offices.

Park Soyun, Arirang News.

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AI Companion Robot Pororot - Duration: 5:06.

What would it be like if AI robots were your friends?

This is no longer a story from a sci-fi movie.

(SOV) "I'm your Pororot."

(" .")

Let's learn more about Korea's first AI robot of an animated character, prepping us

for a future in which humans coexist with AI robots.

On the 11th earlier this month, the Presidential Fourth Industrial Revolution Committee was

officially launched.

And there, a child-like and pure voice caught everyone's attention.

(SOV) "Who are you?

What's your name?"

( ? ?)

(SOV) "I'm Pororot, the children's president."

( .)

(SOV) "Are you a president as well?"

( ?)

(SOV) "Yes, I'm President Pororo of the children."

( . .)

It was none other than Pororot, Korea's first AI robot modeled after an animation

character.

The name Pororot is a combination of the popular character "Pororo" and "robot," and

it was created by a new startup company in Korea.

(Korean) "Pororot is a combination of "Pororo"

and "robot."

It's modeled after one of the most beloved Korean native characters, which I believe

is an innovative attempt never seen."

The robot's main feature is a speech recognition and synthesis engine, which is based on machine

learning to communicate with children and also convert texts into Pororo's voice.

As a result, Pororot can understand and interact with children, improving their language skills.

(SOV) "Can you sing your theme song?"

( .)

(SOV) "I will sing the theme song."

( )

(SOV) "Wow, it's Pororo

(" ~ ~)

(Korean) "Pororot can converse with children, read

books, play music or play simple games like word chain, which are some of its most basic

functions.

Also, it features some educational functions, including a word-guessing game for children

based on pictures."

Based on that feature, Pororot can assist children with academic studies,

(SOV) "Airplain."

(SOV) "That's right.

It's an airplane.

You are doing great " (" Airplain . )

allow parents to input text for Pororo to speak using a feature called Avata Talk, and

help parents better communicate with their children.

(SOV) "Would you like to eat some carrots?"

( )

(SOV) "Go to bed early so we can play more tomorrow

morning."

( )

(Korean) "We believe the most fundamental function

of robots is to keep people company.

Pororot can be more of a friend than assistant to children needing care.

Thus, it perfectly fulfills its core function."

Then, how was Pororot developed in the first place?

It resulted from over 2 years of hard work by Korea's top AI experts with chief marketing

officer Han Jeong-seok and engineer turned entrepreneur Jang Young-seung as the driving

forces.

(Korean) "I predicted that people would start using

robots instead of computers at home within a few years.

I saw the immense potential and value of the robotics industry, and it motivated me to

develop Pororot."

There were, however, more obstacles to overcome even after the completion of the development.

(Korean) "We had a hard time dealing with hardware

issues because we had to meet a hardware expert whenever those issues occurred, which took

a lot of time and effort."

One of the toughest obstacles was indeed the fact that AI robots are not considered real-life

applications just yet.

Therefore, consumers weren't keen to spend over $US1,000 just for an AI robot.

(Korean) "We were skeptical about the interest of domestic

consumers in robots that cost over US$1,000 each because robots aren't considered everyday

applications just yet.

Therefore, we decided to develop Pororot Mini with the most simple and essential features."

Then they received advanced orders using crowdfunding prior to the official launch in December and

sold a total of 1,400 robots within just a month, raising 260% of the target goal with

115 thousand dollars.

But the innovation never stops.

The crew will continue to spark a revolution with upgraded versions of Pororot.

(Korean) "Companion robots are supposed to remedy the

loneliness of humans.

We're going to continue to tackle various challenges in order for Pororot to fulfill

that role.

I'm sure companion robots will be a household essential and part of everyone's life sooner

than we think."

Beyond merely making life easier, they hope AI robots will be good friends and companions

for people.

That's what makes us anticipate what the AI robot field will create.

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Special cooking methods to make better multigrain rice and tenderize cheap beef cuts - Duration: 2:30.

Local researchers have devised some new methods that can help us make more enticing home-cooked

food.

Researchers say all it takes is a cup of edible alcohol to make multi-grain rice fluffier…while

special aging methods can make cheap beef cuts more tender.

Cho Sung-min reports.

More and more Koreans are choosing multigrain rice over the nation's traditional staple,

white rice,... as their main source of carbs.

The Korea Rural Economic Institute reports that as of 2016 Korea's per capita rice consumption

had fallen sharply to 61.9 kilograms a year, down from 128.1 kilograms in 1985.

Sales of grains like barley, beans, and quinoa meanwhile... have doubled since the last decade...

and continue to increase.

Multigrain rice didn't go mainstream overnight.

Health experts have consistently warned that white rice can raise the risk of diabetes.

Westernized eating patterns have also contributed to the decline of white rice consumption.

To make multigrain rice more enjoyable and approachable for beginners,… researchers

at the Rural Development Administration have a suggestion -- they say the trick is alcohol.

Cooking the rice in nine parts water and one part Korean rice wine soju... brings down

the boiling temperature and lengthens the cooking time.

That makes the rice fluffier and smoother.

(KOREAN) "The overall texture and taste were better

when the alcohol was used."

The researchers added that the alcohol prevents rice from causing a spike in blood sugar when

consumed by bringing down its glycemic index.

(KOREAN) "Once the water is heated, the alcohol penetrates

the grains and weakens the structure."

A second cooking tip the team showcased is a special aging method for cheap beef cuts.

Researchers said the aging method can make unpopular cuts like chuck rolls and rounds

more tender.

(KOREAN) "During aging, meat is contained in a special

pack to retain its moisture for certain amount of time."

The researchers aim to complete the development of twenty four different meat-aging methods

depending on what part of cow the meat comes from.

Each method has a different duration and temperature.

The complete set of recipes will be publicized so that people can try it for themselves.

Cho Sung-min, Arirang news.

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South Korea, U.S. begin massive air combat drills - Duration: 1:58.

In a massive show of force to North Korea,...

South Korea and the United States have kicked off their largest air force exercise to date...

just five days after Pyongyang launched its new ICBM.

The drills will run through various wartime scenarios,... including targeting North Korea's

key nuclear and missile facilities.

Kim Hyun-bin reports.

Dozens of state-of-the-art American fighter jets, including F-22 raptors and F-35s,...

are blazing across the skies surrounding the Korean peninsula.

Their goal in this training exercise is to take out key North Korean nuclear facilities.

Scores of fighter jets neutralize hostile threats,... while escorting bombers to their

designated targets north of the border.

The bombers drop their bombs,... demolishing all targets.

The simulation of a possible war-time scenario is part of the major air force exercise dubbed

Vigilant Ace.

It comes less than a week after North Korea launched its newly developed inter-continental

ballistic missile.

The five-day exercise is the largest ever combined air force drill between the two allies,...

involving 230 warplanes and around twelve-thousand personnel.

(Korean) "The exercise is held annually.

We hold it to enhance our joint operations capabilities."

. .

Six F-22s and six F-35s have been deployed to the Korean peninsula,... marking the first

time the highly-advanced jets have cruised the skies above Korea at the same time.

Other U.S. assets include two B-1B bombers and six Growler electronic warfare jets as

well as dozens of F-15s and F-16s.

South Korea has deployed 90 fighter jets, including its F-15 and FA-50 fighters.

North Korea condemned the drills on Sunday saying they could lead to an all-out provocation

that may lead to a nuclear war.

Running a commentary in North Korea's state-run Rodong Sinmun on Sunday,... Pyongyang said

"such a drill is a dangerous provocation as it's driving tension on the Korean peninsula

to the brink of a war",... and that both "South Korean and the U.S. puppet forces are foolish

to run amok with such stealth fighters."

Kim Hyun-bin, Arirang News.

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Rival parties to continue talks aimed at reaching agreement on 2018 budget bill - Duration: 3:02.

Grueling negotiations are underway again at the National Assembly -- with the aim of reaching

an agreement over the government's 20-18 budget proposal... and hopefully putting it up for

a full floor vote.

The clock is ticking... after Saturday's midnight deadline came and went without the rival parties

reaching a compromise.

Let's turn to our National Assembly correspondent Kim Min-ji on the phone for the latest details.

Min-ji, fill us in on any developments.

Floor leaders from the three main political parties resumed negotiations this morning,...

in the hope of reaching a compromise over the government's 394 billion U.S. dollar budget

bill for next year.

Now it's their first face-to-face encounter after missing the deadline on Saturday...

unable to narrow their differences.

They are under strain with just weeks left before the end of the year.

If a budget proposal isn't passed by the new year, the government will have to draw up

a provisional budget that can only be used for mandatory expenditure.

But questions linger over whether rival parties will find common ground today,... as they

are still quite a way apart on key issues.

On top of that, also on the table today for negotiation is a disputed tax reform bill

-- that calls for higher taxes on the wealthy and on big corporations.

Rival parties have been locked in crunch talks running up to Saturday's deadline,... and

even on Sunday.

Walk us through the major areas of contention.

The most contentious area has been the creation of public sector jobs -- the Moon Jae-in administration's

number one campaign pledge.

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea wants to add some twelve-thousand new jobs next

year.

It says it's willing to cut the number to 10-thousand-500,... but the opposition is

demanding the figure be slashed further.

Rival parties also still have to narrow their differences over the two-point-seven billion

dollars to be set aside for small firms... to cushion the fallout from next year's hefty

minimum wage hike.

They're clashing over how long the support would be provided,... with the opposition

stressing that the budget can't be used to bankroll higher wages.

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party is firm on its stance that it will not accept

what it calls a "populist" budget,... that will damage the country's fiscal health.

The center-left People's Party -- which holds 40 seats -- seen to hold the deciding vote

-- has also been more or less aligned with the conservatives on the disputed areas.

As you know, it's an opposition-led parliament with the ruling party short of a majority

with just 121 seats.

So, winning the opposition's support is seen as crucial to get the government's agenda

rolling.

We'll have to see if any compromise is reached today,... but at this point it seems unclear,

with neither side willing to budge.

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Trump's Flynn tweets point to obstruction of justice - Duration: 2:03.

U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer has said that he wrote a tweet for the president

over the weekend about the firing of former White House national security adviser Michael

Flynn.

Democrats say it contains language that could point to possible obstruction of justice by

the president.

Ro Aram has the details.

The tweet, written by Trump's lawyer John Dowd, states that the president only fired

Flynn because he lied to Vice President Mike Pence and the FBI.

But the tweet also reads that Flynn's contacts with Russian officials were lawful.

It has raised fresh questions about possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

But, more importantly, it could also raise suspicions of obstruction of justice.

The FBI's former director James Comey, who Trump had fired, had testified under oath

that the president asked him to drop an investigation into Flynn's contacts with the Russians.

If Trump knew at the time of that conversation that Flynn was guilty, then it could constitute

an attempt to obstruct a legal inquiry.

However, Trump tweeted on Sunday that such a request was never made, accusing the media

again of more fake news.

Democrats have lashed out the president, saying he should have taken action against Flynn

sooner if he already knew about his lies to the FBI, which is illegal.

The tweet was the latest in a series of comments from Trump that began on Saturday, a day after

Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about the Russia interactions.

The president also weighed in on Sunday on a decision by ABC News to suspend investigative

reporter Brian Ross for an erroneous story about Flynn, saying the network should be

sued.

Ross told viewers on Friday that Flynn was prepared to testify that Trump, as a candidate

for president, told him to contact Russians.

He later changed his story to say that it was as president-elect, not as a candidate

that the request was made.

The Dow plunged 350 points after the misreporting.

Ro Aram, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> Trump's Flynn tweets point to obstruction of justice - Duration: 2:03.

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Potential of war with N. Korea rising every day with its nuclear - Duration: 0:45.

The possibility of war with North Korea is rising every day with the regime's nuclear

and missile programs unresolved.

That's what U.S. National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster said... in an interview with

Fox News on Sunday.

He said...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is getting closer to completing his weapons program,...

and there's not much time left for the international community to solve this issue.

He admitted China has implemented unprecedented sanctions on the regime,... but urged the

country to do more... not to satisfy other countries but to secure its own interest.

McMaster warned... the threat of South Korea and Japan possibly becoming nuclear-armed...

wouldn't be in China and Russia's interests.

For more infomation >> Potential of war with N. Korea rising every day with its nuclear - Duration: 0:45.

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12th session of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage opens on Jeju Island - Duration: 0:53.

The twelfth meeting of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible

Cultural Heritage has convened on Korea's southern island of Jeju.

The six-day meeting will examine nominations to be added to the Representative List of

the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of

Urgent Safeguarding and more.

The meeting will also discuss ways to improve the convention and on the allocation of funds.

There are some 50 nominations this year, including Germany's organ craftsmanship and music.

With already 19 items on the intangible cultural heritage list, including last year's addition

of the Haenyeo , or women divers, Korea has to wait until next year to have its next item,

Ssirum or traditional wrestling, examined.