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Hello. Today I would like to talk about light and heavy.

And for that, I'd like to show you now. In front of me are 2 bowls I prepared.

In this one, there are very light feathers that will explain light.

And in this bowl there are some very heavy rocks that will explain heavy.

To explain this, we'll take these feathers. When we lift this bowl, it's very easy to lift up.

And over here, lifting these rocks are... (groans) ...not easy to lift up. And that is why they are heavy.

When we lift this feather and drop it, it falls very slowly and gently.

Neat, right? And over here, if we take this rock and drop it, it will make a loud sound, like this.

Oh! Yes, it fell right next to my toes. And now---

Hello there.

Oh, hello.

Cookie!

No, no, those aren't cookies!

No?

Not really. Those are rocks, right there.

Rocks?

Yes... Very heavy rocks.

Can I eat?

Eat a rock?

Yeah. Eat rock.

No, no...

Please.

-Please! -People don't eat rocks.

Monsters do!

They do?

Yeah. Great, thank you!

Wait a---

What the...

That was good. Another one.

What, what, now you're eating another one? I don't believe this, I really don't.

More, more, more, more!

Is that even healthy?

It tastes good!

(mutters)

That's what's called heavy.

Ooh, this big one...

But-- But you... Hey, listen, you're eating all my rocks!

That was great, thanks!

A monster ate my rocks!

I know.

I am so disappointed. Get out of here, monster, I don't want to see you here.

Thank you!

Go already!

Bye-bye!

Go!

Didn't you hear me? Leave! Go! Bye! See ya!

I'm too heavy.

You're... Too heavy?

Too heavy.

Ah. You ate all my rocks and now you're so heavy you can't move?

No, I can't!

Listen, monster, move yourself before I get angry. Come on, get up!

There. Now you're up. Except you ate my rocks and I have nothing to explain for heavy.

All I have left are these feathers. What kind of lesson about heavy and light has nothing heavy to show?

Now-- Now, he's eating all of my feathers! Monster, why are you eating my feathers?

I'm-- mm-- eating feathers because I'm-- mm-- so heavy.

Oh.

So you're heavy, and?

Now that I'm eating light feathers, I'm light!

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North Korea: US 'Considering Military Response' to Missile Fired at Japan. - Duration: 8:31.

North Korea: US 'Considering Military Response' to Missile Fired at Japan.

The United States and South Korea say they are considering a military response following the latest North Korean missile that was fired at Japan.The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said his country absolutely cannot tolerate Kim Jong-uns repeated acts of aggression.Experts had warned that Kim Jong-un may have been planning a strike to mark the 64th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, which North Korea celebrated on Thursday.North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered the launch at 11.41pm local time of a missile into Japanese territory, according to officials.According to the nations chief cabinet secretary Suga, the missile is believed to have flown for 45 minutes before landing in Japans exclusive economic zone.Early reports suggest the missile may have struck Japanese ships.

Express reports: He maintained the launch is a clear breach of UN resolutions and declared Japan absolutely cannot tolerate North Koreas repeated provocations.Three defense officials have discussed military response options to the missile launch, according to an official statement from the Pentagon.Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe confirmed the launch and convened an emergency meeting of officials to address the situation.After meeting with Japanese officials, Abe said there is no avoiding ramping up pressure on North Korea, adding: As long as North Korea continues such provocative actions, there is no avoiding maintaining close contact with the international community - starting with the United States, South Korea, China and Russia - and further strengthening the pressure.He added that today's launch shows "clearly that the threat to our nation is severe and real".A Japanese defense official said the missile could have flown at an altitude of more than 3,000km (1,864 miles).The Pentagon has also confirmed that it has detected what it assesses was a ballistic missile launch from North Korea and will have more information soon.South Korean President Moon Jae-in has convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Council on Saturday to discuss how to deal with North Koreas latest provocation.The launch comes less than a month after the hermit state tested its first long-range missile, which is believed to be capable of carrying a "large, heavy nuclear warhead".

The Pentagon confirmed North Korea launched a long range missile which traveled more than 600 miles (1,000km) before coming down in the Sea of Japan. Yonhap news agency said the missile reached an altitude of about 3,700 km.

Citing South Koreas military, Yonhap said the missile is believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) class that is more advanced than the one tested on July 4.

Patricia Lewis, research director at international security department at Chatham House, said: Clearly this is another provocation.

North Korea conducted tests a few weeks ago which was such long range it could hit the US and they are fast developing their ballistic missile capabilities and they are developing a nuclear warhead which will be designed to go on top of these missiles.If a missile like this were equipped with a nuclear warhead and for example landed in Japan or a US base in South Korea it would be devastating consequences, hundreds of thousands of people could be killed.

Japan announced earlier it was increasing the sanctions on North Korea and that might have tipped North Koreas hand who knows. What President Trump has been trying to do is to get China to really step up and step in.

China and Russia recently announced they would have a joint approach to North Korea but I think things are getting so hot they need to step in quite quickly.

Probably the whole Security Council needs to get together to send a forceful powerful message to North Korea about what is acceptable and what isnt. Like you say they have done so many times.

But the frequency of these missile tests and how close they are getting to developing a nuclear warhead is increasing the urgency and seriousness.The 64th anniversary of the Korean War had led to increased concerns the regime planned another test to fire another intercontinental ballistic missile, believed to be capable of reaching the US mainland.North Korea is notorious for marking key events in its history with missile launches or similar acts of aggression.The most recent warning was issued by one of Kim Jong-un's key generals, who called on the North Korean military to "wage a dynamic struggle to bring final victory" on July 27.Pak Yong-sik, the minister of North Koreas armed forces, carried on the threats and called for a nuclear strike on the United States – even if Washington does not attack first.He said: If enemies misunderstand our strategic status and stick to options of staging a pre-emptive nuclear attack against us, we will launch a nuclear attack on Americas heart as the most relentless punishment without warning or prior notice.Satellite images have also emerged showing that North Korea is not issuing empty threats.Grainy images, at first sight, lead viewers to believe the North Portal at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility - the tunnel site used for the past four tests - is in a state of vegetation, with little activity and low general maintenance.

However experts warn it is clear the site remains ready for the war-mongering kingdom to launch more ballistic missile tests.

The Korean War, in which the US fought alongside South Korea and China with the North, ended in a truce that has yet to be replaced by a peace agreement and has left the two sides technically at war.In recent days transporter vehicles carrying equipment used for firing ballistic missiles have been seen arriving in Kusong province.Kusong has been the site of North Korean missile tests in the past, including one held in May.That test saw a KN-17 intermediate range missile travel almost 500 miles before splashing down in the Sea of Japan/East Sea, hitting the water about 60 miles from Vladivostok in eastern Russia, according to US officials.Pyongyang, in its last major missile test, launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 4 - American Independence Day.

The alert comes after officers from North Korea's armed forces all participated in an oath ceremony on Tuesday, pledging to fight the US.Last week CIA director Mike Pompeo said the Trump administration needed to find a way to separate Kim Jong-un from his growing nuclear stockpile.Mr Pompeo said: As for the regime, I am hopeful we will find a way to separate that regime from this system."The North Korean people Im sure are lovely people and would love to see him go..

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The Top 10 Largest US Cities by Population - Duration: 11:37.

The Top 10 Largest US Cities by Population.

Thinking about moving to a big, skyscraper-lined city?

Start packin' those bags!

From the boroughs of New York City to the shores of San Diego, there's a large metropolitan

area to fit every person's unique wants and needs.

If you're having a hard time deciding which big city is right for you, take a look at

the 10 largest U.S. cities by population, as reported by the World Population Review,

below.

1: New York City, NY.

Population: 8,550,405.

Nickname: "The Big Apple" and "The City that Never Sleeps".

Why You Should Move: Fast-paced and energetic, New York City is home to many of the world's

most iconic neighborhoods, best restaurants, well-known museums and diverse neighborhoods.

New York City is also one of the largest cultural and financial hubs in the world.

Population Notes: According to the World Population Review, the population of New York City is

expected to reach 9 million by 2040.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in New York City, NY is a pricey

$849,000.

2: Los Angeles, CA.

Population: 3,971,883.

Nickname: "City of Angels," "La La Land," "The Big Orange" and "Tinseltown".

Why You Should Move: Home to celebrities, artists and free spirits, Los Angeles never

stops attracting people from every corner of the globe.

This cosmopolitan city offers a hub for the entertainment industry, as well as a close

proximity to beaches, forests and hiking trails.

Population Notes: It's important to note that the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan

area actually has a population of 12.8 million, making it the second largest metropolitan

area in the country after the New York City metropolitan area – as reported by the World

Population Review.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in Los Angeles, CA is $775,000.

3: Chicago, IL.

Population: 2,720,546.

Nickname: "The Windy City".

Why You Should Move: Located on Lake Michigan, Chicago's phenomenal restaurant scene, world-renowned

museums, relatively low housing costs and Midwestern charm make this city a great place

to call home.

The city is also famous for its iconic architecture and beautiful skyline.

Population Notes: Chicago is far and away the largest city in the State of Illinois.

According to the World Population Review, Chicago's population has gradually fallen

– however the population in its metro area has grown, showing a move towards suburban

life.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in Chicago is a fairly affordable

$245,000.

4: Houston, TX.

Population: 2,296,224.

Nickname: "Space City," "Bayou City," "H Town" and "The Big Heart".

Why You Should Move: Houston's stable job market, diverse economy and affordable neighborhoods,

make this Texas city a popular choice for young professionals and families.

In years past, the city was ranked number one by Forbes for paycheck worth, and was

included in Forbes list of "Best Places for Business and Careers".

Population Notes: According to World Population Review, Houston makes up the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland

metropolitan area, which is the 5th largest in the United States.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in Houston is $282,000.

5: Philadelphia, PA.

Population: 1,567,442.

Nickname: "The City of Brotherly Love".

Why You Should Move: In addition to being one of the most historically significant cities

in the country, Philadelphia offers a hip arts scene, multiple music venues and plenty

of trendy restaurants.

The city is also a major job hub in Pennsylvania, with several large companies located in the

area, including Comcast, CIGNA, Aramark and more.

Population Notes: World Population Review reports that this estimated population of

Philadelphia shows a remarkable increase since the 2010 census.

The city has been growing rapidly, and is now "the second-fastest growing county in

the region."

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in Philadelphia is $165,000.

6: Phoenix, AZ.

Population: 1,563,025.

Nickname: "The Valley of the Sun" and "The Salt River Valley".

Why You Should Move: Surrounded by desert mountains and numerous hiking trails, Phoenix

is a great place to live for those who love sunshine and the great outdoors.

The city also boasts year-round sunny weather, first-class golf courses, and a low cost of

living.

Population notes: World Population Review reports that the Phoenix metropolitan area

is now believed to be the 12th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in Phoenix is $285,000.

7: San Antonio, TX.

Population: 1,469,845.

Nickname: "Alamo City".

Why You Should Move: Looking to move out west?

San Antonio, home of the famous Alamo, is rich in history and the wild west culture.

The city offers a thriving job market, delicious Tex-Mex, a family-friendly environment, and

a slew of festivals and community gatherings.

Population Notes: In 2012, San Antonio added over 25,000 new residents to its city, causing

a big bump in population – according to World Population Review.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in San Antonio is $235,000.

8: San Diego, CA.

Population: 1,394,928.

Nickname: "America's Finest City".

Why You Should Move: Quickly becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.,

San Diego is a popular city for beach enthusiasts, foodies and young professionals.

The sunny city offers a slew of outdoor recreational activities and an energetic sports culture.

Population Notes: According to World Population Review, San Diego is part of the San Diego-Tijuana

international metropolitan area, with 4.9 million people.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in San Diego is $649,000.

9: Dallas, TX.

Population: 1,300,092.

Nickname: "The Big D".

Why You Should Move: Rated as a "beta plus" world city, Dallas is a leader in entrepreneurship,

innovation and tech.

The city offers a diverse population, a booming economy and a thriving job market.

Population Notes: The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area is the seventh-largest metro

area in the country, according to World Population Review.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in Dallas is $385,000.

10: San Jose, CA.

Population: 1,026,908.

Nickname: "The Capital of Silicon Valley".

Why You Should Move: Recently listed as one of the top 10 most liveable cities in America

by Smart Asset, this sunny and sprawling California city offers a solid job market and excellent

schools.

Population Notes: San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, just passing

the one million mark in 2014, according to World Population Review.

Median Home Price: The median listing price for a home in San Jose is a pricey $750,000.

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EVO restaurant shows us how to make Italian cuisine - Duration: 5:06.

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Russia Retaliates Against New U.S. Sanctions - Duration: 0:44.

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Duterte Names PHL Ambassador to US - Duration: 1:00.

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Newly Declassified Documents Confirm U.S. Backed 1953 Coup in Iran Over Oil Contracts - Duration: 5:48.

JUAN GONZÁLEZ: And, of course, oil has always been at the center of Western policy toward

Iran.

And you've written about some recently released documents that date back to the 1953 coup

of the—

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

JUAN GONZÁLEZ: —organized by the CIA against the democratically elected leader of Iran.

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

JUAN GONZÁLEZ: Could you talk about that and also why it's taken so long for these

latest documents to be released?

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Well, as you say, it's so long ago.

And actually, according to rules—there's a 30-year rule, so documents that are—could

be released are.

It's taken three decades of beyond that before the State Department released these.

It's like pulling teeth out of someone.

And the reason, when you look at it, is that—well, there are two reasons.

One is that what the documents show is actually the importance of oil in the coup.

The conventional wisdom is, oh, it was all the Cold War scare, communism.

But here you see, actually, very occasionally, when Eisenhower intervenes in a discussion,

it's about question of oil contracts and so on and how nationalization would disrupt

the whole international framework and would be a threat to U.S. interests, oil interests,

elsewhere.

But another, I think, reason they have been so reluctant to publish these documents is

that it shows how involved the U.S. Embassy was, the ambassador, in internal Iranian affairs.

It's like looking at an imperial power in a semi-colonial situation.

The ambassador acts basically like a viceroy, involved in many different internal policy.

He often says, "Oh, of course, it's not my business to be involved in internal policy,"

but then he goes ahead and, in fact, does get involved.

And the astounding discovery, I was surprised, is how CIA was involved in the elections that

were held in 1952 during the Mosaddegh period.

And what their strategy was to undermine Mosaddegh through Parliament.

And a lot of money went into basically getting what the CIA thought would be their favorable

candidates elected.

And this we didn't know before.

But then you would see also that when they talk about, well, we need to get rid of Mosaddegh,

they have 18 candidates the U.S. discusses who is suitable to have the next—

AMY GOODMAN: But when you talk about what wasn't known and what was, you're a professor,

but most people don't even know what was known, was the deep U.S.-CIA involvement—

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah, yeah.

AMY GOODMAN: —with Allen Dulles, the brother of John Foster Dulles—Allen Dulles, head

of the CIA—

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

AMY GOODMAN: —John Foster Dulles, secretary of state—who, together—and then, of course,

there's Eisenhower—

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

AMY GOODMAN: —and others who engineer this coup, using Teddy Roosevelt's grandson,

Kermit Roosevelt—

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

AMY GOODMAN: —as the bag guy, the guy who comes with bags of money and actually overthrows

Mohammad Mosaddegh, the democratically elected leader.

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

But, actually, even there, what we—the conventional wisdom was you had the Truman administration,

and then, when Eisenhower came in, the machinery is put for the coup, and it was the Eisenhower

administration, with Kermit Roosevelt and Dulles, doing it.

What these documents show, which is astounding, before Eisenhower, under the Truman administration,

there was actually a deep state.

And the deep state in the CIA were exactly Dulles and Kermit Roosevelt.

They were in charge of the Iran desk in the CIA, long—from 1951, long before the Eisenhower.

So they were pushing for real action in Iran before Eisenhower came in.

And they were working very closely with the British before the Eisenhower administration.

AMY GOODMAN: And they tried to get Kermit Roosevelt to do the same thing the next year,

in 1954, in Guatemala.

He refused, but they did it anyway and overthrew the democratically elected leader in Guatemala,

Árbenz.

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

AMY GOODMAN: And when we hear discussions today about Russia interfering with our elections,

I think it's very important for people to understand U.S. history.

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah.

AMY GOODMAN: Let me ask you a last question about The New York Times last month naming

the so-called dark prince to run the Iran operations, signaling a tougher stance, The

New York Times reporting Michael D'Andrea now running the CIA's Iran operations.

He oversaw the hunt for Osama bin Laden, American drone strike campaign, that kills thousands

of Islamist militants and hundreds of civilians.

Your thoughts when you heard this and the anger of the Trump administration of revealing

his name?

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: I don't know the politics of that, really.

I think, again, they're very confused about what to do with Iran.

And this is a reflection of that.

JUAN GONZÁLEZ: I'm just wondering if, in the documents—we've got about 30 seconds—you

can across the name of Donald Wilhelm at all, who was a CIA guy who went to Iran after,

after the overthrow of Mosaddegh, and who was actually the mayor's—Mayor Bill de

Blasio's uncle?

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: Yeah, he actually co-ghostwrote the shah's memoirs.

JUAN GONZÁLEZ: Yes.

ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN: It would be interesting to know something about—more about the family

history.

I don't think there would be much political discussions between this part of the family

and that part.

He was kind of a CIA academic.

AMY GOODMAN: Well, we will leave it there.

Ervand Abrahamian, thanks so much for being with us, retired professor of history at Baruch

College, City University of New York.

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US-Sanktionen: Das „Imperium USA" schlägt auf dem ... | 28.07.2017 | www.kla.tv/10869 - Duration: 6:31.

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USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Commissioning Preview - Duration: 1:10.

(MUSIC) INTRODUCING THE NAVY'S NEWEST WARSHIP,

NAMED FOR AN AMERICAN HERO.

AN IMMIGRANT WHO BECAME A MARINE.

A BROTHER-IN-ARMS WHO PUT OTHERS BEFORE HIMSELF, SGT.

PERALTA GAVE HIS LIFE IN FALLUJAH SAVING HIS FELLOW MARINES FROM A GRENADE

BY ABSORBING THE BLAST WITH HIS BODY.

SELFLESS DEDICATED

COMMITTED TO HONOR.

READY TO FACE ANY FIGHT.

COURAGEOUS TO THE END.

THE 65TH ARLEIGH BURKE-CLASS DESTROYER, USS RAFAEL PERALTA (DDG 115).

WELCOME TO THE FLEET.

(MUSIC)

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Russian Goal Of US Chaos Already Accomplished | On Assignment with Richard Engel | MSNBC - Duration: 9:35.

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Why Moscow's retaliation for U.S. sanctions is a major escalation - Duration: 4:02.

JUDY WOODRUFF: The government of Russia announced today that the U.S. would need to drastically

reduce the number of its officials working in Russia, and could no longer use two properties

there.

Hari Sreenivasan is in New York with more.

HARI SREENIVASAN: The move follows two American actions, both related to the Russian interference

in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Last December, the Obama administration seized two Russian-owned compounds in the U.S., and

expelled 35 Russian diplomats who the U.S. claimed were intelligence operatives.

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that included new sanctions on Russia for its election

hacking.

That bill now awaits the president's signature or veto.

With me now is special correspondent Nick Schifrin.

Nick, in addition to what Judy just told us, what are the Russians demanding?

NICK SCHIFRIN: Yes.

By September the 1st, the U.S. has to reduce its staff inside of Russia to 455.

That's at the embassy in Moscow and three consulates around the country.

And by Monday, they will lose access to a storage facility inside Moscow, as well as

a country house that they generally use right outside of Moscow.

And Russia vows to punish them even more if the U.S. responds.

HARI SREENIVASAN: Is the State Department concerned?

Do we have lots more people there?

NICK SCHIFRIN: Yes, this is a major escalation because of the numbers of people who are there.

Former U.S. officials tell me that there are anywhere from 1,100 to 1,500 staff in Russia,

so to bring that down to 455 could mean expelling hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of U.S.

staff.

That is on a magnitude much higher than the expelling of 35 Russians believed to be intelligence

officers by President Obama last year.

And so, clearly, today's announcement is designed not just to affect U.S. ability to conduct

intelligence in Russia, but the U.S. ability entirely, the U.S. government's entire ability

to conduct its operations in Russia.

HARI SREENIVASAN: Well, what are the Russians that you spoke to today telling you?

Is this significant enough?

Is this a turning point?

NICK SCHIFRIN: It could be a turning point, because it does seem to signify that President

Vladimir Putin has given up his hope that the relationship could get better.

You know, the U.S. and Russia have high-level talks going on right now, and Russia certainly

had been expecting some concessions out of that, but one Russian official told me today

-- quote -- "We came to a point where there was no that hope those talks could yield any

results."

And that lack of hope really pervades the entire Russian point of view right now.

They hoped, perhaps expected, President Trump to improve the relationship.

And other than some pro-Russian rhetoric, not much has changed.

There are still country homes not returned to Russia.

There are still sanctions, and, as you mentioned, that congressional bill.

So, Russians have been delayed this response for seven months, hoping the relationship

would get better.

And it seems like their patience has run out.

And, Hari, the U.S. would say, look, it was Russia that brought us to this point, both

the election hacking and its actions in Ukraine.

Russia says, we didn't hack anything.

And the statement today calls what the U.S. is doing a witch-hunt -- quote -- "The U.S.

is using Russia's alleged interference in its domestic affairs as an absolutely contrived

excuse for its persevering and crude campaigns against Russia."

HARI SREENIVASAN: Finally, put this in perspective.

You just did a long series on Russia.

Where is the relationship between the two countries in the longer arc?

NICK SCHIFRIN: Even during the Cold War, there was no occasion when either side kicked out

hundreds of the other person's staff.

A lot of Russia watchers told me today that they think it's about the early '80s.

It's been that long since this relationship was that bad.

That's, of course, after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Now, what brought the relationship better in the '80s was a change eventually in Soviet

leadership.

HARI SREENIVASAN: Yes.

NICK SCHIFRIN: And President Putin is not going anywhere.

And so the question is, how does the U.S. respond, not only to today, but also does

President Trump sign that congressional bill increasing sanctions?

HARI SREENIVASAN: All right, Nick Schifrin, many thanks.

NICK SCHIFRIN: Thank you.

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North Korea Tests Missile That Could Hit U.S. Mainland - Duration: 2:26.

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South Korea, U.S., Japan express grave concern over North Korea's missile advancement - Duration: 2:22.

South Korea's top diplomat quickly got on the phone with her U.S. and Japanese counterparts

to discuss stronger measures on North Korea following its missile launch.

China, the regime's traditional ally, has also voiced its opposition to Pyongyang's

latest provocation.

Mark Broome has more.

South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held separate emergency phone talks with her

U.S. and Japanese counterparts on Saturday,... where all three condemned North Korea's ballistic

missile launch and exchanged ideas on strong response measures,... including UN sanctions.

Minister Kang, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio

Kishida assessed the launch as a grave violation of UN resolutions,... and agreed that the

suspected ICBM fired on Friday was an advanced version of the missile launched earlier this

month.

There were divided assessments on the ballistic missile launched on July 4th,… but North

Korea claimed it as a successful ICBM test.

Kang also expressed her disappointment that North Korea had let down the international

community and rebuffed Seoul's efforts to resume inter-Korean humanitarian exchanges.

However,... she reiterated that South Korea will continue to call on North Korea to refrain

from provocations and accept Seoul's proposals.

In a separate statement,… Tillerson said the U.S. will never accept a nuclear-armed

North Korea and called on China and Russia, the principle economic enablers of North Korea's

nuclear weapon and ballistic missile development program... to take more action to curb the

regime's nuclear ambitions.

With North Korea repeatedly defying the international community's calls to refrain from further

provocations,...

China also expressed its opposition.

"In response to North Korea again firing an intercontinental ballistic missile, China's

Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that China opposes North Korea going against the UN resolutions

and the common desire of the international community by carrying out launches."

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also slammed the North for its launch of what he

called another "ballistic missile of possible intercontinental range."

While a date has not been set for an emergency UN Security Council meeting,.. it's expected

to be convened as early as next week.

Mark Broome, Arirang News.

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North Korea tests another ICBM that could threaten U.S. mainland - Duration: 2:50.

Our top story this afternoon...

North Korea has test-fired yet another intercontinental ballistic missile.

Although it had been expected for several days, the late night launch caught Seoul and

Washington off-guard... and it's being seen as direct message to the United States.

Kwon Jang-ho has the details.

"North Korea has once again fired an ICBM, more powerful than the one fired on July 4th.

Not only do the launches clearly defy the UN Security Council's multiple resolutions,

they are acts that threaten the safety of the peninsula and world peace."

At 11:11PM on Friday local Pyongyang time, North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic

missile into the East Sea.

Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile, fired from near Mupyong-ri in Jagang-do Province,

reached a maximum altitude of around 3,700 kilometers and flew a thousand kilometers.

That would make it the North's furthest reaching missile ever, and if flown on a standard trajectory

it could fly 10-thousand kilometers, which would mean comfortably reaching the mainland

U.S.

The Joint Chiefs said it was likely a modified version of the Hwasong-14, the regime's first

ICBM which was launched earlier this month.

North Korea released its own statement confirming these details.

Through its state media outlets, Pyongyang announced it had successfully fired a Hwasong-14

missile, overseen by leader Kim Jong-un himself.

The regime boasted that it had also mastered atmospheric re-entry technology, one of the

hardest and most important aspects of long-range ballistic missile development.

The report also stated that it showed the "rocket's reliability and a capacity to launch

it in a surprised manner at any place and time."

And surprise it did.

Although recent movements from North Korea had suggested a missile launch was imminent,

Pyongyang usually test fires missiles in the morning.

It was also the first time a launch has been conducted from the Jangang-do region.

North Korea watchers have said the late night launch was targeted at the U.S., as the time

difference meant it fell in the morning there.

This is further corroborated by Pyongyang's statement, which directly said the missile

was a warning to the U.S.

This is also a blow to South Korean President Moon Jae-in's attempts at re-engage with North

Korea.

Seoul had offered Pyongyang talks to cease hostilities on the border and re-start reunions

for separated families.

There had so far only been silence from the regime and this missile launch could be seen

as a snub to Moon's offer.

Seoul has issued a strong statement condemning the launch, however has also previously said

it will continue to pursue peace through dialogue.

This will certainly be a test to that pledge.

Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.

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In North Korea,... the regime has claimed the latest missile is said to be a modified

Hwasong-14,... the same model as the first ICBM tested earlier this month.

It's the regime's most powerful missile yet, and the first one to show the capability of

reaching the U.S. mainland.

Kwon Jang-ho has more details on Friday's launch.

It had been expected for several days, but when it did come it still managed to surprise.

North Korea test fired another intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday, at 11:11PM local

Pyongyang time.

Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed it was launched from near Mupyong-ri in Jagang-do

Province, flying one thousand kilometers, and reaching a height of 3,700 kilometers,

before falling into the East Sea.

That would make it the North's furthest reaching missile ever, and if flown on a standard trajectory

it could fly ten-thousand kilometers, which - for the first time - would mean comfortably

reaching the U.S. mainland... although perhaps not as far as Washington D.C. and the East

Coast.

North Korean state media also released a statement reaffirming these details, as well as confirming

that the missile was a Hwasong-14, the same model as the regime's first ICBM launched

earlier this month.

Kim Jong-un personally oversaw the launch and commented that its success demonstrates

the missile's reliability, as well its capacity to make a surprise launch at any place and

time.

And surprise it did.

There were two factors which were unexpected.

The first was the launch site -- it was also the first time a launch has been conducted

from the Jagang-do region.

The second was the timing.

Usually Pyongyang conducts missile launches in the morning, on clear days, to achieve

the best results and data.

It's been interpreted as an attempt to fully catch Washington's attention as the time difference

meant it fell in the morning there.

This is further corroborated by Pyongyang's statement, which quotes Kim Jong-un sending

a direct warning to the U.S. and that its threats of war and sanctions only embolden

the regime to produce further nuclear weapons.

In contrast there is no mention of South Korea in the statement.

Kim is also said to have described the regime's nuclear arsenal as a "precious strategic asset

that can not be bartered for anything."

Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.