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US has MINUTES to determine if a MISSILE is carrying a live warhead from North Korea

THE US would only have minutes to decide whether to attack a live warhead on a launch pad or

shoot it down during the initial boost phase of a flight, warns a senior US official.

The expert said they do not have a specific policy of pre-emptive strikes prior to launch

and if the US were to launch a missile, North Korea could claim they have been attacked.

The US now requires around the clock "flexible response" options to try to ensure everything

is ready for a shoot-down of a threatening missile at any time.

Defence officials said Donald Trump's approval is not required for a "self-defence" shoot-down

to protect the US or its allies.

If Kim Jong-un and his dictator run state launched a missile, top commanders in Asia

and the Pacific, as well as at the Pentagon and US Strategic Command would quickly gather

for a secure meeting via phone or video to decide whether any action needs to be taken.

This comes amid US Defence and intelligence officials growing concerns after Kim Jong-un

has not tested a ballistic missile in nearly two months.

Officials warn, however, that this could change imminently and the hermit kingdom could resume

their weapons testing.

The US militaries biggest worry is that North Korea might conduct an atmospheric nuclear

test after the regime has followed through on all of their threats to date.

US intelligence believes, however, that North Korea's underground nuclear test site at Punggye-ri

has been damaged due to underground seismic activity and could be unsuitable for use.

If the dictator's regime were to start testing their weaponry above ground, officials warn

that it raises the prospect of a test looking like a potential attack.

North Korea has already fired 22 missiles without active warheads during 15 tests since

February.

US officials have already warned that North Korea are continuing to develop their missiles,

rocket fuels and engines as well as targeting and guidance systems.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Jan-Marc Jouas warned in a leaked letter to members of Congress

that US troops are vastly outnumbered and undersupplied if World War 3 breaks out.

The army veteran said even limited military action against North Korea could cause a full-scale

war leaving the US "vastly outnumbered by North Korean forces."

The use of nuclear weapons by Kim Jong-un could not be ruled out and a full-scale war

would probably not destroy Pyongyang's nuclear capability totally he warned.

Lt Gen Jouas said the US "are vastly outnumbered by North Korean forces, as well as allied

forces that will conduct the overwhelming majority of the fighting."

He went on to say that the US could also have problems in getting reinforcements or new

supplies, adding troops "may well find their bases subject to attack by conventional or

chemical weapons, which will further delay their entry into the war".

For more infomation >> US has MINUTES to determine if a MISSILE is carrying a live warhead from North Korea - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:39.

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US Fighter Jets Could Be Armed With Lasers by 2021 - Duration: 1:01.

For more infomation >> US Fighter Jets Could Be Armed With Lasers by 2021 - Duration: 1:01.

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World War 3: South Korea warns US has made little progress with Pyongyang talks - Duration: 3:27.

World War 3: South Korea warns US has made little progress with Pyongyang talks

Donald Trump this week appeared to hold out the prospect of talks with North Korea in a bid to avert. The US President had previously threatened Kim Jong-un's regime with "fire and fury" over its missile launches.

But Seoul's Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam said today attempts to make contact with its fiery neighbour had proved unsuccessful so far, according to the Yonhap news agency.

He said: Exchanges and contact are regularly ongoing between the U.S. and North Korea through a New York channel and theres also a variety of contact.

"However theres no detailed progress to note." But despite little progress with diplomacy, the minister did concede there had been no new missile launches since September 15.

He said: It could be assessed that US efforts and approach toward North Korea are producing a degree of results." . During his Asia tour this week, Mr Trump said he thought there was "movement" on direct talks with the hermit kingdom.

He said: I really believe that it makes sense for North Korea to come to the table and to make a deal thats good for the people of North Korea and the people of the world." Today, Japan announced it would send a huge helicopter carrier, the largest warship in its fleet, along with two escorts to join three US carriers for exercises near the Korean peninsula.

The Japanese ships Ise, Inazuma and Makinami will sail with the USS Ronald Reagan, USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Sea of Japan and East China Sea on Sunday.

It is the first time three American carriers have trained together in a decade.  The show of force comes as Mr Trump meets with regional leaders at an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Vietnam.

The US President is on a 12-day tour of Asia and has already made stops in Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing.

His administration has demanded that North Korea halt ballistic missile and nuclear tests.  The naval exercise is see as a US show of power, reminding Pyongyang of its ability to rapidly mobilise military force.

The 100,000-tonne US carriers carry a combined force of around 200 aircraft including F-18 strike fighters.

For more infomation >> World War 3: South Korea warns US has made little progress with Pyongyang talks - Duration: 3:27.

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World War 3? South Korea to join US forces in show of 'OVERWHELMING FORCE' to North Korea - Duration: 3:32.

World War 3? South Korea to join US forces in show of 'OVERWHELMING FORCE' to North Korea

Seoul's naval vessels will join the US in the drills, which will be held in the waters off the east coast between Saturday and Tuesday.

The drill is set to involve 21 vessels – including 14 from the US and seven from South Korea, with the latter equipped with the Aegis Combat System which allows them to track and guide weapons to destroy enemy targets.

The Pentagon said the drill involving three aircraft carrier strike groups in the Western Pacific would be carried out for the first time in a decade.

The drill comes in response to a series of nuclear and missile threats from and is designed to show tyrannical leader Kim Jong-un that any further threats will be repelled with overwhelming force.

The drills will allow South Korean and US forces to practice air operations, air artillery strikes and aircraft carrier escorts.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt, the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Nimitz will operate together in a display of military might from the US while President Trump completes the last leg of his 12-day Asia tour.  US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott Swift said: It is a rare opportunity to train with two aircraft carriers together, and even rarer to be able to train with three.

Multiple carrier strike force operations are very complex, and this exercise in the Western Pacific is a strong testament to the US Pacific Fleets unique ability and ironclad commitment to the continued security and stability of the region. The major exercise will be the first time the three carriers have operated together in the Western Pacific since 2006 and 2007, in which they carried out drills off the coast of Guam.  Mr Trump warned Kim Jong-un "the weapons you are acquiring are not making you safer, they are putting your regime in grave danger".

The President is currently in Vietnam, the fourth country of five on his Asia tour. . According to reports, he may board one of the carriers in person to demonstrate the US firepower and its commitment to regional security.

He threatened to "destroy" the hermit nation and has used his tour to continue to mount pressure on Kim to halt his nuclear ambitions.

But Mr Trump also hinted he would be willing to start negotiations with North Korea in order to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

For more infomation >> World War 3? South Korea to join US forces in show of 'OVERWHELMING FORCE' to North Korea - Duration: 3:32.

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U.S. has channels where it can send direct messages to Kim Jong-un: Tillerson - Duration: 0:42.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he can envision the United States and North

Korea agreeing to hold talks at some point.... as a precursor to formal negotiations.

Speaking in Vietnam, where he is accompanying President Trump at the APEC Summit,... Tillerson

said the U.S. has two or three channels by which they can send messages to North Korean

leader Kim Jong-un... and receive them back.

Tillerson said that, eventually, the day will come when both countries give a thumbs up

to have their first conversation,... but Kim would have to give some kind of gesture for

a meeting.

He said the U.S. wouldn't threaten North Korea,... if the regime gave up its nuclear weapons.

For more infomation >> U.S. has channels where it can send direct messages to Kim Jong-un: Tillerson - Duration: 0:42.

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'Vastly outnumbered' US troops could 'LOSE A WAR' against North Korea, US Chief warns - Duration: 4:52.

'Vastly outnumbered' US troops could 'LOSE A WAR' against North Korea, US Chief warns

The army veteran said even limited military action against North Korea could cause a full-scale war leaving the US "vastly outnumbered by North Korean forces." The use of nuclear weapons by Kim Jong-un could not be ruled out and a full-scale war would probably not destroy Pyongyang's nuclear capability totally he warned.

Lt Gen Jouas said the US "are vastly outnumbered by North Korean forces, as well as allied forces that will conduct the overwhelming majority of the fighting." He went on to say that the US could also have problems in getting reinforcements or new supplies, adding troops "may well find their bases subject to attack by conventional or chemical weapons, which will further delay their entry into the war".

The Deputy Commander added: "An enormous casualty and evacuee crisis will develop and include over 100,000 non-combatant Americans, many of who will turn to US forces to get them off the peninsula." US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said the results of conflict would be "catastrophic".

There are currently around 28,500 US personnel in South Korea, although new reports place recent figures both higher and lower. According to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a US think-tank, Pyongyang has around 1.1million personnel in its armed forces, however.

The CFR added in a recent analysis: "Although Pyongyang is outspent by its neighbours and adversaries in dollar-to-dollar comparisons and defence experts say it operates with ageing equipment and technology, the regime's forward-deployed military position and missiles aimed at Seoul ensure that Pyongyang's conventional capabilities remain a constant threat to its southern neighbour." Lt.

Gen Jouas' letter comes at a time of heightened tension between the US and North Korea, with Donald Trump in the middle of his tour of Asia.

In Seoul earlier this week he said: "It makes sense for North Korea to come to the table and make a deal that is good for the people of North Korea and for the world." Meanwhile, Donald Trump is believed to have signed 37 major deals between US and Chinese companies during his Asia tour.

The US Commerce Department disclosed the President signed the deals in excess of $250billion (£190billion), including with huge multinational companies such as Goldman Sachs and Boeing.

Mr Trumps agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping have been praised by US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who claimed the deals show the President is able to build bilateral relationships between nations.

Mr Ross said: American businesses are the most innovative in the world and, when given access, can compete with anyone.

I believe these deals can provide a solid foundation for a stronger relationship that is more free, fair, and reciprocal between the US and China..

Mr Ross added: It was a great honour for these to be witnessed by President Trump and President Xi today.

A special thank you to our CEO delegation for their hard work in support of this historic event. The US President has set trade as one of his core priorities in his first year in office and he held talks with Mr Jinping about the multi-billion dollar US trade deficit with China.

For more infomation >> 'Vastly outnumbered' US troops could 'LOSE A WAR' against North Korea, US Chief warns - Duration: 4:52.

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US 'vastly outnumbered' and could LOSE WAR against North Korea, army veteran says - Duration: 3:11.

US 'vastly outnumbered' and could LOSE WAR against North Korea, army veteran says

"An enormous casualty and evacuee crisis will develop" Lieutenant General Jan-Marc Jouas Lieutenant General Jan-Marc Jouas said the US could be swarmed by North Korean troops in a number of shocking documents leaked to Congress.

The veteran added US is "vastly outnumbered by North Korean forces, as well as allied forces that will conduct the overwhelming majority of the fighting".

In a stunning admission, Lt Gen Jouas said the US could face problems in getting reinforcements or new supplies to the Korean Peninsula, adding troops "may well find their bases subject to attack by conventional or chemical weapons, which will further delay their entry into the war".

He added: "An enormous casualty and evacuee crisis will develop and include more than 100,000 non-combatant Americans, many of who will turn to US forces to get them off the peninsula." The documents suggested that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un could fire nukes at the US and its allies.

Figures also obtained by the Council on Foreign Relations said about 1.1 million North Koreans would fight to the death against any invasion, despite being woefully underfunded when compared to its neighbours.

The US think-tank said: "Although Pyongyang is outspent by its neighbours in dollar-to-dollar comparisons and defence experts say it operates with raging equipment and technology, the regime's forward-deployed military position and missiles aimed at Seoul ensure that Pyongyang's conventional capabilities remain a constant threat to its southern neighbour.".

The revelation may have played a part in Trump's extraordinary offer of talks to the North Korean leader.

Earlier this week the US president said: "It makes sense for North Korea to come to the table and make a deal that is good for their people and for the world." His comments were a marked departure from the tough rhetoric he has spouted since he came to office earlier this year.

The Donald is expected to continue discussing the threat from Pyongyang as he continues his grand tour of Asia.

For more infomation >> US 'vastly outnumbered' and could LOSE WAR against North Korea, army veteran says - Duration: 3:11.

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Fossil Free US: How We Win - Duration: 2:53.

"We are at a tipping point in America's history for this movement"

Climate change is a massive problem and it requires a massive solution.

As fossil fuel billionaires profit off our health and safety,

We are living with the costs: hurricanes swallowing cities, wildfires engulfing neighborhoods,

droughts killing crops.

This summer, wildfires forced us, the Canim Lake Band Tsq'escen, to evacuate our ancestral

homelands - twice.

We've been fighting for our survival pipeline to pipeline.

The risks of inaction have never been darker -- but the opportunity for change has never

been brighter.

And it starts with us.

Powerful and lasting change has always come from the ground up.

That's why we're launching a massive global campaign for a Fossil Free world - one that

puts people and our planet first.

Across America and around the world, we must come together, relative to relative, neighbor

to neighbor, across our differences to demand:

An immediate end to all new fossil fuel projects and a just and swift transition to 100% renewable

energy for all.

Here's our plan:

1.

Get your communities on board.

Together, we can pass hundreds of Fossil Free resolutions across the country.

2.

Make these demands a litmus test for anyone running for office - at all levels of government.

3.

In the lead up to 2020, we will build a groundswell across cities and states calling for bold

and sweeping federal action.

To win, we will use the greatest tool we have: Us.

From Atlanta to Salt Lake City to Miami, people are turning the tide.

"We want to celebrate and applaud our Mayor for saying that our city will move to 100%

renewable energy, but I want to be clear: The people made this happen.

It was the dozens and dozens of volunteers, many of whom are here today, that went out

and got over 800 petitions, got 30 businesses, non-profits, and churches to sign onto our

campaign, who lobbied our city council, until our city saw the vision of 100% as their own."

This will take imagination and leadership from all of us.

We know what we deserve: a fossil free world where people and the planet we depend on are

put first.

Join us.

"This fight needs everyone.

It needs everyone doing something and everyone can do something."

For more infomation >> Fossil Free US: How We Win - Duration: 2:53.

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These are the pictures the US really DON'T want you to see - Duration: 5:07.

These are the pictures the US really DON'T want you to see

At least 7 million tons of bombs, 388,000 tons of napalm, and 13 million gallons of toxic chemical Agent Orange were dropped onto Vietnam by the US.

Millions died in the conflict on both sides as the Cold War became hot in a proxy war between Washington and the Soviet Union.

The war is one the bloodiest and most violent in history, and remains a sore memory of the US.

While Trump will be playing the role of statesman, his visit is just the fourth by a US President since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

Memories of conflict loom large across the nation, with bullet ridden monuments and wrecked aircraft still lie buried in the jungle.

These are the pictures which reveal the true horror of the conflict the US would rather than the world forget – because of its horror and the fact they LOST.

"War, no matter what our intentions may be, brings suffering and tragedy" Obama Pictures of the war reveal whole jungles ablaze as the American GIs carry their dead and dying from the battlefield.

Vietnamese children were famously pictured running screaming and covered in burns as they fled a napalm attack by US-backed forces.

Incendiary bombs explode as US planes fly over, prisoners sit with tape over their eyes and mouths, and young US soldiers sit with glazed looks as they recover from battle.

It is estimated the amount of bombs dropped on Vietnam by the US and its allies was more than triple the total of that dropped on World War 2.

Imagery from the Vietnam War is burned into the world's very psyche – known simply to many as the American War.

US forces gradually joined the war with in Vietnam until they had nearly more than 550,000 troops on the ground in 1969.

The conflict – similar to the Korean War – was between North and South Vietnam, with the North backed by the Soviets and Chinese, while the South was supported by the US.

The US pulled out of the war in 1973, and the South surrendered ending with the unification of Vietnam in 1975. Up to 3.8 million Vietnamese died in the conflict – and almost 6,000 American soldiers.

It is unknown whether Trump will address the Vietnam War on his two day visit at the tail-end of his first tour of Asia.

Last year, US President Barack Obama visited the nation – just the third time a commander-in-chief had visited since the end of war. He directly addressed the conflict in a speech at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

Obama said: Like other conflicts throughout human history, we learned once more a bitter truth -- that war, no matter what our intentions may be, brings suffering and tragedy.

" He added: "Even if we disagree about a war, we must always honour those who serve and welcome them home with the respect they deserve, we can join together today, Vietnamese and Americans, and acknowledge the pain and the sacrifices on both sides." Trump himself was exempted from the Vietnam war draft in 1969 due medical reasons.

The US President has arrive in Vietnam this morning as he flew in aftertwo days in China. He is set to meet his Russian counterpart Putin on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Danang.

The pair are expected to discuss military tensions, trade and the nuclear crisis with North Korea.

For more infomation >> These are the pictures the US really DON'T want you to see - Duration: 5:07.

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Could Trump STOP World War 3? US President's key crunch talks to halt North Korea revealed - Duration: 9:25.

Could Trump STOP World War 3? US President's key crunch talks to halt North Korea revealed

The outspoken Republican is calling on allies and international partners to stamp out the threat of World War 3 following repeated sabre rattling by the Hermit Kingdom's young dictator.

The President's tour has taken him through the corridors of power in South Korea, which fears the wrath of the DPRK's "rocket man".

And despite tough talk on Russia and China, President is expected to meet with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, two of the world's most powerful leaders with key links to the regime.

But can the 'Art of the Deal' author call on his international counterparts to bring an end to threats of ?.

Vladimir Putin (Russia) Tensions between President Trump and Vladimir Putin have flared up since the US election, when the former property mogul vowed to reach out to the Russian strongman.

Increased scrutiny over the Trump Administration's ties to Russia have also driven a wedge between the two leaders.

But Russia could provide key leverage in the battle to convince Kim Jong-un to disarm – and the two could strike a key deal when they meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Danang, Vietnam.

What can Russia do?  Russia have long claimed applying political pressure on North Korea is a wasted effort.

In an article released by the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin wrote: "Russia believes that the policy of putting pressure on Pyongyang to stop its nuclear missile program is misguided and futile.

Provocations, pressure and militarist and insulting rhetoric are a dead-end road. However the influence of Moscow carries weight in Pyongyang following Russia's decision to write off $10billion dollars of debt owed from the Soviet era.

Putin could use his leverage to neutralise the DPRK threat and project himself as an international player and peacemaker in a bid to clean up his harsh global image.

Samuel Ramani, a Russian foreign policy specialist, said: "As Russia takes an increasingly assertive approach to world affairs, it reminds its citizens of the Soviet Unions status as a superpower that could influence conflicts worldwide.

In this respect, Russias increased attention to North Korea is much like its military intervention in Syria and its expanded diplomatic presence in Libya and Afghanistan.  "Moscow is trying once again to project itself as a global power. What does Russia want? Following interference from Russia in the 2016 US election Donald Trump introduced fresh sanctions against Moscow – which he could offer to lift in return for Putin's help in tackling Kim.

The sanctions can target individuals who invest in Russian energy, provide military support to Moscow's allies or invest $10million or more in Russian government industries.

Xi Jinping (China) During his election campaign over a year ago Trump threatened to brand China a currency manipulator, and accused them of "raping" the US with Beijing-friendly trade deals.

But since ascending to the White House the US President has softened his stance on Chinese figurehead Xi Jinping, heralding their "close" relationship.

During Trump's time in office Xi has consolidated even more control over the communist state, becoming one of the most powerful Chinese leader's since Chairman Mao.

What can China do? China is North Korea's largest trade partner, keeping the tiny state financially afloat amid ever increasing sanctions. Trump claimed China "can fix this problem easily – and quickly" by leveraging political pressure on the hermit Kingdom.

Former national policy adviser Victor Cha said: "For decades, China has played a smoke-and-mirrors game on North Korea that traps the U.S.

in doomed negotiations that spare Beijing a near-term crisis on its border, but kicks the can down the road on the larger problem.

"The US should get China to step up and pay directly for the denuclearisation of North Korea.  "China's payments designed to prop up Pyongyang must be tied directly to nuclear inspections, and ultimately to denuclearisation and not to China's economic interests.".

What does China want? China is striking a new path in the world as it emerges as a global superpower under the leadership of President Xi.

It currently has a large trade surplus with the US – something Trump has vowed to stamp out during his presidency.

But he may be forced to ease off his tough rhetoric towards Beijing in return for dealing with the North Korean crisis – which would also help China to continue to show its ability to influence global events as well as removing a volatile threat from their border.

Trump could also recognise Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, a region that is also claimed by several other countries and is regularly passed through by the US navy in a bid to undermine China's island land grab.

Moon Jae-in (South Korea) South Korean President Moon Jae in was elected into Seoul's Blue House after campaigning to open dialogue with Kim Jong-un and turn away from the US.

He once claimed he would never "kowtow to the Americans", and wrote in a book published earlier this year it was time for South Korea to "say no to the Americans".

But so far the South Korean President has shown close ties to the US figurehead.

What can South Korea do?  South Korea does not have the heavyweight economic and military leverage carried by China and Russia – however it is sill a key part of any talks on the peninsula.

Any deal that opens up the hermit kingdom would likely need South Korea to have a seat at the table, making keeping it on side vital for anyone hoping to bring about a North Korea solution.

Meanwhile the small nation, with its booming economic growth, is one of the US' strongest allies and offers the US military access to the region.

What does South Korea want?  Living under the shadow of Kim Jong-un's nuclear nightmare has been a major issue for South Korea since the tyrant rose to power at the end of 2011.

It could ask Trump to show more support for Moon Jae-in's policy of negotiation with Kim Jong-un – with the US President previously blasted as "appeasement".

Moon's inability to control North Korea or Trump's exchanges in fierce rhetoric, as well as Kim's repeated nuclear tests, have reportedly led to questions over his ability to govern.

Political analyst Bong Young-shi said: "President Trump might have felt frustration about a seemingly softer stance from the South Korean leadership, but at the same time the Trump administration also agrees that military options are way too risky.".

For more infomation >> Could Trump STOP World War 3? US President's key crunch talks to halt North Korea revealed - Duration: 9:25.

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Will U.S. stay committed to toxic Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam? - Duration: 4:51.

JUDY WOODRUFF: As we reported earlier, the president was at a summit in Vietnam today

in the city of Da Nang.

That was the site of a huge American air base during the Vietnam War, from which flights

carrying Agent Orange flew.

Cleaning up the toxic legacy that was left behind there, and at other sites by the U.S.,

is an ongoing process and a moral reckoning.

Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports.

MIKE CERRE: The new arrivals area at the Da Nang International Airport sits on what was,

less than a year ago, one of the most toxic Agent Orange sites in the world.

The controversial Agent Orange herbicide was extensively used as a defoliant during the

Vietnam War.

It was stored here at Da Nang and two other former American bases.

According to Defense Department records, it contaminated the surrounding wetlands with

dioxin, a dangerous chemical believed to cause abnormally high incidents of birth defects

in Vietnam.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius:

TED OSIUS, Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam: If you're honest about the past, you can have

a very different kind of future than if you try to whitewash the past.

And we have had some real success in Da Nang in cleaning up the dioxin that was left, especially

near the Da Nang Airport.

MIKE CERRE: In advance of President Trump's arrival in Da Nang for the APEC summit this

week, the U.S. marked the completion stage of the first and only American reclamation

of a major dioxin-contaminated site in Vietnam, at Da Nang International Airport.

It's taken nearly three years and almost nearly $110 million.

It included building this football field-size oven that baked about 160,000 tons of contaminated

dirt at more than 600 degrees for three weeks at a time to remove one of the most dangerous

toxins ever created by humans.

CHARLES BAILEY, Author, "From Enemies to Partners": Da Nang was very toxic.

It was 300 times the maximum permitted level for dioxin in the environment.

MIKE CERRE: Charles Bailey has been researching and raising funds for Agent Orange problems

in Vietnam since the 1990s.

His new book chronicles the Agent Orange legacy and the long path to the U.S. cleanup efforts,

starting with President George W. Bush's first official acknowledgement of the problem in

2006 at a previous APEC summit.

During last year's state visit to Vietnam, President Obama pledged continued American

support.

CHARLES BAILEY: I would say it was almost a textbook example of nonpartisan or bipartisan

cooperation.

This appropriation has been approved overwhelmingly by both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate

and in the House.

MIKE CERRE: Now the Vietnamese government wants the United States to clean up another

base near Saigon, Bien Hoa, which is five times as large and could cost close to a half-a-billion

dollars to clean up.

CHARLES BAILEY: It's going to be a lot more difficult to clean up Bien Hoa because the

dioxin is dispersed over larger areas.

The loading and storage areas were changed over the course of a decade to different parts

of the air base.

Also, the air base is on higher ground, so, whenever it rains, dioxin-tainted soil runs

off into the surrounding city.

MIKE CERRE: The former base has severely contaminated nearby lakes, which the locals depend on for

their fish.

Despite public education programs, the contaminated fish are still a staple of the local diet

and new generations are suffering from debilitating muscular and neurological problems believed

to be caused by Agent Orange dioxin.

CHARLES BAILEY: The U.S. doesn't have any strictly legal responsibility to clean up

the dioxin in Vietnam, but many people feel that we have a moral responsibility.

MIKE CERRE: Senator Patrick Leahy and the Senate's Appropriations Committee have maintained

annual funding for Agent Orange cleanup and victims assistance programs since 2007, but

they will need additional funding from the Pentagon and the White House to take on the

Bien Hoa project.

The Vietnamese hosts of this year's APEC summit will be listening and watching President Trump

closely for clear signs of a continuing U.S. commitment to clean up the toxic mess left

behind from what the Vietnamese call the American war.

For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Mike Cerre, Da Nang, Vietnam.

For more infomation >> Will U.S. stay committed to toxic Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam? - Duration: 4:51.

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Sweden to Buy $1B US Patriot Missile Defense System - Duration: 0:59.

For more infomation >> Sweden to Buy $1B US Patriot Missile Defense System - Duration: 0:59.

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Trump BANS US flights from North Korea airspace after MISSILE almost hits passenger plane - Duration: 5:51.

Trump BANS US flights from North Korea airspace after MISSILE almost hits passenger plane

Most of North Koreas airspace, known as the Pyongyang Flight Information Region, was already off-limits to US airlines, but the no-fly zone has now been expanded.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said: Due to the hazardous situation created by North Korean military capabilities and activities, including unannounced North Korean missile launches and air defence weapons systems, all flight operations in the Pyongyang Flight Information Region are prohibited." The move to extend the no-fly zone above North Korea by the US follows the same moves made by Germany and France.

The decision comes after the hermit kingdom fired a missile on July 28 that came close to a plane carrying 323 passengers on board.

Air France Flight 293 had taken off from Tokyo and was heading to Paris when the missile passed by before plunging into the Sea of Japan.

North Korea previously issued warnings to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) when they were planning to conduct missile tests, however, the rogue nation has skipped out on this protocol in recent years.

The FAA added: "North Korea also conducted an extensive number of ballistic missile launches during 2016. "North Korea did not notify ICAO or publish a Notice to Airmen warning of any missile launches in 2016 or 2017.".

A recent report from the Flight Service Bureau (FSB) stated that besides a direct hit, falling debris from a missile re-entering the atmosphere poses a significant threat to aircraft.

It said: Any fragment of reasonable size hitting a tailplane, wing, or engine as the aircraft is in cruise at 450 knots creates a significant risk of loss of control of the aircraft.

The chances of a missile, or part of it, striking the aircraft are not as low as it may initially appear. Given that all these re-entries are occurring in quite a focused area, prudence dictates considering avoiding the airspace..

The move by Trump comes after he recently labelled the hermit kingdom a "menace threatening the world with nuclear devastation" during a speech in Seoul this week.

The President attacked the regime of despot leader Kim Jong-un and called on "all responsible nations" to come together to halt the nuclear threat from the rogue state.

He said: The world cannot tolerate the menace of a rogue regime that threatens it with nuclear devastation. "All responsible nations must join forces to isolate the brutal regime of North Korea-to deny it any form of support.

"The North Korean regime has pursued its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in defiance of every assurance, agreement and commitment it has made to the United States and its allies. "It's broken all of those commitments.

"After promising to freeze its plutonium programme in 1994 it repeated the benefits of the deal and then immediately continued its illicit nuclear activities.

"In 2005 after years of diplomacy the dictatorship agreed to ultimately abandon its nuclear programmes and return to the treaty on non-proliferation, but it never did and worst it tested the very weapons it said it was going to give up.".

Trump emphasised that the US refuses to be "blackmailed or attacked" and sent a stern warning to Pyongyang that previous regimes that have failed to comply with American rhetoric have been "discarded".

He added: "America does not seek conflict or confrontation, but we will never run from it. "History is filled with discarded regimes that have foolishly tested America's resolve.

"Anyone who doubts the strength or determination of the United States should look to our past and you will doubt it no longer. "We will not permit America or our allies, to be blackmailed or attacked.

We will not allow American cities to be threatened with destruction. "We will not be intimidated and we will not let the worst atrocities in history be repeated here on this ground we fought and died so hard to secure.".

For more infomation >> Trump BANS US flights from North Korea airspace after MISSILE almost hits passenger plane - Duration: 5:51.

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US deny Trump-Putin meeting as Russia insists 'we've been planning it for weeks' - Duration: 3:50.

US deny Trump-Putin meeting as Russia insists 'we've been planning it for weeks'

Press secretary Sarah Sanders claimed there was no scheduled meeting despite proviso reports that the two leaders would discuss competing North Korea at the trade summit. Ms Sanders said: There is no formal meeting or anything scheduled for them.

"Now, they're going to be in the same place. Are they going to bump into each other and say hello? Certainly possible and likely.".

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushako said: "We are ready for a separate substantive bilateral meeting whose possibility has been discussed on numerous occasions.

"However, the timeframe for such a meeting has not been agreed on yet." The two presidents will both appear at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Vietnam.

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Rybakov had said North Korea would be one of the key themes when the pair spoke.

But the US press secretary insisted there was no meeting planned.She said: "Regarding a Putin meeting, there was never a meeting confirmed, and there will not be one that takes place due to scheduling conflicts on both sides." Despite a formal conversation not featuring on Trump's official schedule a Kremlin spokesman yesterday said their meeting would probably take place on Saturday.

Earlier Russia had also suggested the "likelihood is great" with a face-to-face meeting being in the works for weeks. Whereas Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the meeting was "still under consideration" on Thursday.

He said: I think its expected well meet with Putin, yeah." If the pair do meet they are expected to focus on Kim Jong-un with the Trump hinting that he planned to discuss the crisis with President Putin.

Trump said: "We want Putins help on North Korea." President Trump is visiting Vietnam in the latest leg of his Asia tour which has already seen him meet with the leaders of Japan, South Korea and China.

During his time Philippines Trump is set to meet President Rodrigo Duterte in is expected to be a fiery exchange between two of the world's most outspoken leaders.

President Duterte was caught in a huge anti-Trump outburst after he was compared to the US President.

When asked about his reaction to being called the "Donald Trump of Asia", Mr Duterte responded: "That son of a w****!" His other anti-American remarks include calling the US ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Golberg "a gay son of a b****".

He also said of Trump that "he is a bigot and I am not". However, Mr Duterte is expected to put his past comments behind him as he attempts to curry favour with Washington.

For more infomation >> US deny Trump-Putin meeting as Russia insists 'we've been planning it for weeks' - Duration: 3:50.

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Embattled GOP Candidate For Alabama U.S. Senate Seat Fights Sexual Misconduct Accusations - Duration: 1:33.

For more infomation >> Embattled GOP Candidate For Alabama U.S. Senate Seat Fights Sexual Misconduct Accusations - Duration: 1:33.

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Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol give us a Kuch Kuch Hota Hai moment at Kolkata film festival 2017 - Duration: 2:52.

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol give us a Kuch Kuch Hota Hai moment at Kolkata film festival 2017

For more infomation >> Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol give us a Kuch Kuch Hota Hai moment at Kolkata film festival 2017 - Duration: 2:52.

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US President Donald Trump begins state visit to Vietnam - Duration: 2:58.

For more infomation >> US President Donald Trump begins state visit to Vietnam - Duration: 2:58.

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Trump could lose NUCLEAR weapons power as US politicians scramble to prevent World War 3 - Duration: 3:05.

Trump could lose NUCLEAR weapons power as US politicians scramble to prevent World War 3

The US Congress has set up a committee to review the powers of the Commander-in-Chief after fears that he could prematurely cause a nuclear war between the US and North Korea.

The committee will be headed up by the Republican Bob Corker who has been a fierce critic of Mr Trump despite both belonging to the same political party.

In a statement, Mr Corker said: "A number of members both on and off our committee have raised questions about the authorities of the legislative and executive branches with respect to war making, the use of nuclear weapons and conducting foreign policy overall."  .

Last month the senior political said he feared the President's rhetoric was putting the US "on the path to World War 3". Tensions between America and North Korea have been running high since the former businessman became US President.

Over the summer the corrupt North Korea regime launched a number of missile strikes and has bragged that it has a nuclear weapon that could reach the American territory of Guam.

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has continued to test his nuclear capabilities despite being banned from doing so by the United Nations. Mr Trump has warned he would respond to the rogue nation's warmongering with a sign of America's military strength.

He said at the start of last month that attempts of diplomacy with Kim Jong-un were a "waste of time" and that he would "totally destroy" the country.

He escalated the situation even more on Wednesday while delivering a speech in South Korea when he said declared that the "three largest aircraft carriers in the world are appropriately positioned towards the host nation's neighbour.

The committee reviewing the President's powers comes as a direct result of Mr Trump's repeated threats. Currently, the President is the only one who can authorise a nuclear strike. He is also allowed to do so without approval from Congress.

It is the first time in more than 40 years that the Senate or the House of Representatives "have looked specifically at the authority and process for using nuclear weapons" according to Mr Corker.

For more infomation >> Trump could lose NUCLEAR weapons power as US politicians scramble to prevent World War 3 - Duration: 3:05.

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Trump meets Putin: US and Russia face to face just a day after Putin's meeting with China - Duration: 3:35.

Trump meets Putin: US and Russia face to face just a day after Putin's meeting with China

and greeted each other at the APEC summit in Vietnam, where they shook hands and exchanged a few words.

The US president then sent a warning to his Asian rivals, telling them America would no longer tolerate bad trade deals.  Mr Trump approached s leader at a photo session in the Vietnamese city of Danang.

He gave him a friendly slap on the shoulder and held a brief discussion. .

It comes amid contrasting reports the two are set for a formal meeting - something Washington denies but the Kremlin states is a possibility.  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two leaders would meet one way or another.  Mr Putins spokesman said: For now there is no clarity.

Contradictory information has been coming from our American colleagues. "The meeting will happen on the sidelines one way or another. " While Washington is denying a meeting will take place, the Kremlin said they understood one was likely.

  Mr Trump sent a strong warning to Asia-Pacific countries at the summit today, telling them America will no longer tolerate unfair trade deals.

Having just concluded a state visit to China, Trump said the United States was ready to make a bilateral deal with any country in the Indo-Pacific region - but only on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

He blasted the World Trade Organization and multilateral trade deals, and some analysts expect tougher action may be imminent from the White House to fight bilateral trade imbalances with China exacerbated by Beijings state-led economic model.

It came after Mr Trump visited China to discuss future trade deals.  He was given a state welcome and stated following the visit he did not hold Chinas deals with the USA against them - despite claiming they were unfair.  He Tweeted: I don't blame China, I blame the incompetence of past Admins for allowing China to take advantage of the U.S.

on trade leading up to a point where the U.S. is losing $100s of billions.

How can you blame China for taking advantage of people that had no clue? I wouldve done same! "My meetings with President Xi Jinping were very productive on both trade and the subject of North Korea.

He is a highly respected and powerful representative of his people. It was great being with him and Madame Peng Liyuan!".