Youtube daily US Sep 22 2017

Let's begin in New York.

On the last day of the UN General Assembly, Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump agreed

to maintain an overwhelming deterrence against North Korea.

Then in another summit including their Japanese counterpart the trio made it clear the strongest

response measures are required to coax Pyongyang back to talks.

Connie Kim has our top story.

The second meeting between the leaders of South Korea and the United States in New York

focused on ways to pressure North Korea for its nuclear weapons program.

Such measures included expanding the rotational deployment of U.S. strategic assets around

the Korean peninsula and neighboring countries.

(Korean) "North Korea's provocation is extremely deplorable

and this has angered both me and my people.

The United States has responded firmly to the North's provocation and I am very satisfied

that there is very close cooperation between the South Korea and the United States."

(English) "Our real focus will be on the military and

our relationship with South Korea which is excellent, which is really excellent.

So, we're going to start that process right now."

Following the summit, the presidential office highlighted details of the closed-door talks

on maintaining overwhelming deterrence against North Korea.

(Korean) "The two leaders agreed to strengthen their

countries' joint defense capabilities through Seoul's acquisition and development of the

most advanced U.S. military assets.

They also agreed to expand the rotational deployment of U.S. military assets around

Korea and neighboring countries."

Exerting the strongest pressure and sanctions was the name of the game when Japanese Prime

Minister Shinzo Abe joined Presidents Moon and Trump for an hour-long meeting.

Noting that the recently adopted UN Security Council resolution was a strong move from

the international community,... Abe emphasized the need for even stronger measures, while

supporting Trump's executive order expanding U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

(Japanese/ AP) "We are going into a new stage of pressure,

exercising stronger pressures, new pressures, and I welcome the new sanctions measures by

the United States."

And to further corner the North,... the three leaders have also agreed to cooperate with

China and Russia,... the two key nations that are reluctant in choking North Korea's life

line.

As North Korea hints that it has no intention of putting a stop to its nuclear ambition,...

Seoul, Washington and Tokyo are continuing to call for stronger pressure on the regime.

The key now is whether diplomacy will work, as concerns are mounting that time is running

out to reach a peaceful solution with the reclusive regime.

Connie Kim, Arirang News.

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Quickbooks products and services - US example - Duration: 7:45.

Hi, Kerry here from My QuickBookKeeping.

One of the first things you want to do when you set up your QuickBooks Online file is

to create the products and services you'll be selling.

If you've not already done so, check out my video on personalizing your chart of accounts.

When you've done that you're ready to create the product and services you sell in your

business.

Be sure to watch right to the end, if all steps are computed accurately it will also

help with the accurate filing of your sales tax returns and ensure you claim all the credits

you're entitled to.

We're going to use the Quick Books sample company again today, Craig's Design and Landscaping

Services.

To see what products and services they offer select the cog at the top right hand corner

and choose products and services under lists.

The services provided are split between design fountains, landscaping, sprinklers and pest

control.

Let's have a look at the first one, design.

It's a service that is sold to customers for seventy five dollars, and posted to the

account "design income".

Note that there is no tax selected here, let's select yes, for taxable, that way will be

collecting tax on the design services we sell.

That will save you time when you create invoices, you will only have to edit it if the normal

code doesn't apply.

Now let's look at a product How about pumps.

This is an inventory item it has a sku and the current quantity is twenty four.

You can enter a reorder point here so you do not run out of whatever it is you sell.

Let's enter 10, then they will receive an alert if you sell another fourteen without

reordering.

As we have a physical inventory of pumps, they are also included as an inventory asset

that will appear on the balance sheet at cost.

Now this is where it gets very interesting, when we sell a pump for fifteen dollars.

We will have income under sales of product income for fifteen dollars.

We will also record cost of sales at ten dollars and this amount will be reduced from the inventory.

If the term cost of sales is not clear, have a look at my video to understand the income

statement, if you still have questions then please send me a message, write a comment

or reach out.

I'm thinking of writing a blog on terms that need further explanation so would be

a great help to know.

So now let's set up a service for this business.

Select new.

To keep things simple let's add a service, how about we add a charge for fountain installation,

under the category fountains, and when we sell it the invoice will say "installation

of fountain and pump", then we sell it, the invoice will have this description automatically

show up.

Now let's set the price at fifty dollars and yeah, services works.

We will also mark this item as taxable yes.

Be sure to get proper advice about what to tax to apply to your products and services

from your accountant as it will change based on where you live and where you sell to, so

now we save and close.

In order to see how this works when we create an invoice let's select invoices across

the top.

You can also access invoices from the cross on the right hand corner.

Select new invoice and choose a customer, let's go with Cool Cars shall we.

Now next is, fountain, that sounds great.

And a pump, and installation, the one that we just set up.

Now let's select to tax rate, your options will depend upon the regions and code you

set up in your file so let's assume Dylan is in California

Do we have a California rate here.

Yes we do.

Let's change the date to next month so I can run some reports and show you how this

impacts your financial statements.

Let's save this invoice.

On the left hand tab. select reports.

Choose profit and loss.

Let's use custom dating so that we can choose the month that we've put our transactions

in.

Run the report.

Now we have sales of product income, two hundred ninety dollars that's clickthrough.

Yes look it's for a fountain and pump.

The service is a fifty dollars for the installation also we can see cost of sales for the fountain

and the pump was one hundred thirty five dollars.

By setting up the products and services when we completed our invoice it was easy to select

the items and our reporting was then accurately updated.

Let's see how many pumps we have now.

Twenty three.

This works.

Now without confusing matters too much, let's look at the taxes.

Select the sales tax liability report and let's limit the dates once again to September.

Here is the tax we collected for California, if we drill down we can look at the invoice.

The tax has been recorded and when we complete our sales tax return everything is up to date.

By setting up your products and services accurately at the beginning your profit loss and balance

sheet will be correct and filing a sales tax return will be a breeze.

Now let's have a quick look at a report you can run to show sales broken down by product,

select reports again on the left hand margin.

And on to all reports So let's review sales.

Then sales by product and service summary.

Once again we'll change the dates to include the invoice we created, run the report.

From the report you can see the breakdown of the items we have sold, what they cost

what our profit was on those items, it's a very useful report, I would suggest saving

it, save the customization and whenever you select what it will show up as a custom report.

We've certainly covered a lot, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions,

or would like help getting this set up, if this video has been useful, please hit like

below and subscribe to my channel for more Quick Books tips on how to's.

Also, I've created a small business month end checklist so you can be sure your records

are up to date each month, and you can make the best decisions for your business.

Click the link below to download a free copy.

If there's another topic you'd like help with please make a note in the comment box, my

next video could be for you.

Cheers

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North Korea on 'verge of nuclear missiles capable of accurately hitting US mainland' - Duration: 3:03.

North Korea on 'verge of nuclear missiles capable of accurately hitting US mainland'

Speaking at a forum held by the Hudson Institute think tank, Air Force General John Hyten said the must look at North Korea developing the capability as a matter of when not if." North Korea's current are believed the be inaccurate as they have struggled to develop a guidance system that survives orbital re-entry.

The heat of re-entry can warp the missile and render it totally inaccurate. But Mr Hyten added that it was only a matter of time before North Korea developed the technology: "If youre going down that path, youll eventually figure it out.

"So we have to assume, and as commander of Strategic Command, I have to assume, that they have the bomb and they will have the capability to deploy it on an ICBM.

And I have to figure out how to respond if asked by the President of the United States.

If they want to attack the United States with nuclear weapons, it is not going to work out well for North Korea, Hyten said, adding that if such an attack occurred, the response is going to be overwhelming. Mr Hyten also said he is confident that the anti-ballistic missile shield Ground-Based Midcourse Defence (GMD) can deflect a North Korean ICBM launched at US territory.

The £29billion ($40billion) programme was established in 1999, it has had 19 tests and failed nine of them - meaning it has a success rate of around 50 per cent. Mr Hyten continued: "Could it be better? Yes.

"But I am confident today that if something happened, [US Northern Command head, Air Force Gen Lori Robinson] has the ability with the fielded forces we have to defend against ballistic missile attack by North Korea..

It comes amid rising tensions on the Korean peninsula after repeated nuclear tests by. Last Friday North Korea launched a missile over Japan and earlier this month the hermit kingdom detonated a hydrogen bomb which sparked a 6.3 magnitude earthquake.

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Leaders of S. Korea, U.S. and Japan promise to push N. Korea with maximum sanctions - Duration: 2:12.

The leaders of South Korea, the United States and Japan saw eye-to-eye on the need for strong

countermeasures against North Korea during their summit Thursday on the sidelines of

the UN General Assembly.

Cementing their relations over the common agenda,... they agreed to put maximize sanctions

to force Pyongyang back to talks.

Kim Mok-yeon has the details.

Facing the threats posed by North Korea,... the leaders of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan--

said with one voice that they won't condone any provocation that puts peace at risk,...

and promised to corner the regime with the strongest possible sanctions and pressure.

Agreeing to leave no room for North Korea,... the leaders vowed to squeeze the regime back

to dialogue through more sanctions.

President Trump, cementing the trilateral relationship, said three-way ties have become

closer over the issue.

He said Washington's military commitment to Seoul and Tokyo is firm and steady, adding

that he shared that view with President Moon and Prime Minister Abe to continue deepening

military ties-- in the face of the growing North Korean threats.

(ENGLISH) ""We share a commitment to creating a world

where strong and independent nations honor their people, and respect their sovereignty,...

respect the sovereignty of other nations and promote peace."

(KOREAN) "I believe the executive order President Trump

just mentioned, coupled with actions by China, will be effective in achieving

the denuclearization of North Korea."

The three leaders all highly evaluated the swift-passage of the UN Security Council's

latest package of sanctions on the regime following its sixth nuclear test.

They said they will work with other nations to ensure the sanctions are fully implemented.

But they touched upon the need for help from China and Russia,... saying their cooperation,

as long-time partners of the North,... is essential to put the screws on Pyongyang and

bring the regime back to talks.

Kim Mok-yeon Arirang News.

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Seoul approves US$ 8 mil. humanitarian aid for N. Korea via UN... - Duration: 3:07.

South Korea says it's resuming humanitarian aid to North Korea.

It should provide some much needed relief to women and children suffering from food

shortages.

Critics, however,... have accused the administration of sending mixed messages... especially at

a time when the international community attempts to punish the regime for its provocations.

Perhaps with an eye on the criticism, the aid has been pledged, but no word on when

it will be sent.

Kwon Jang-ho reports.

The Unification Ministry announced on Thursday that 8 million U.S. dollars has been approved

to be donated to two UN agencies,... for projects specifically aimed at helping vulnerable North

Koreans.

4-point-5 million dollars has been earmarked for the World Food Program, which will provide

food to children's hospitals and nurseries.

And 3-point-5 million will go UNICEF, to treat malnutrition and provide medicine for children

and pregnant women.

UNICEF released a statement earlier on Thursday stressing the urgent need to help children

in North Korea, saying that some 200-thousand are affected by acute malnutrition, and that

350,000 under-five remain un-vaccinated against life-threatening diseases.

Seoul's decision comes despite rising tensions with North Korea, but the Unification Minister

stressed that it is an unrelated issue.

(Korean) "We have maintained the stance that humanitarian

aid should be separate from the political situation.

The international community responds to North Korea's provocations with strong sanctions,

but it also continues to stress the need to provide aid to the North Korean people."

However, the Unification Ministry's press release states that while the donation has

been agreed in principle, the actual date and size of the payments are not yet decided,

and those details will depend on the situation between the two Korea's, and other conditions.

When asked what those conditions may entail and whether they can be considered political,

a ministry spokesperson was unable to clarify, saying many factors needed to be reviewed,

including public opinion and negotiations with the charities.

Any talk of humanitarian aid at all has been controversial.

All aid was stopped by the previous administration in January 2016 in reaction to Pyongyang's

fourth nuclear test.

In stark contrast, Thursday's announcement comes just 2 and a half weeks after the North's

sixth nuclear test.

Opposition lawmakers are criticizing the move, saying the timing is inappropriate and that

it will only serve to assist the Kim Jong-un regime.

Japan has also voiced its opposition, saying right now North Korea needs more pressure,

not aid.

(Standup) "By declaring its intent to provide humanitarian

aid, Seoul is signaling it plans to continue reaching out to North Korea.

However, with the date and details still undecided, the administration risks criticism from its

supporters as well as its detractors, for what may be seen as a failure to fully commit.

Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News."

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Banks won't be allowed to do business with both U.S. and North Korea - Duration: 2:30.

Washington is giving the world two options,... but it's a choice with only one serious answer.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has told global financial institutions to decide

whether they want to do business with the United States OR North Korea.

This is based on the executive order issued by President Trump.

Park Jong-hong reports.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says no bank in any country should be used to facilitate Kim

Jong-un's destructive behavior.

Steven Mnuchin made the remarks to reporters while announcing a fresh set of U.S. sanctions

against Pyongyang.

In particular, he said global banks must make a crucial choice.

(Reuters, Edit No. 4264) "Foreign financial institutions are now on

notice that, going forward, they can choose to do business with the United States or with

North Korea - but not both."

His comments are being seen as an ultimatum to those institutions that were not subject

to the previous sanctions.

The latest U.S. sanctions include asset freezes on individuals and the suspension of corresponding

account access in the United States for banks who work with North Korea.

The remarks are based on President Trump's executive order that grants the Treasury Department

additional authority aimed at helping to cut off international trade and financing used

by the regime.

(REUTERS4245) "Our new executive order will cut off sources

of revenue that fund North Korea's efforts to develop the deadliest weapons known to

human kind."

One of the gists of the order is banning vessels and aircraft that have visited North Korea,

or engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with a ship that has visited North Korea in the

last six months from visiting the U.S. for 180 days.

Meanwhile,... in brief public remarks ahead of the trilateral summit with South Korea

and Japan, President Trump heaped praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He said President Xi had ordered Chinese banks to cease conducting business with North Korean

entities,... saying the move was "very bold" and " somewhat unexpected."

U.S. officials acknowledged that like other sanctions, the fresh batch of measures may

not deter North Korea, but is aimed at slowing the country down.

Park Jong-hong, Arirang News.

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Banks won't be allowed to do business with both U.S. and North Korea - Duration: 2:32.

Washington is giving the world two options,... but it's a choice with only one serious answer.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has told global financial institutions to decide

whether they want to do business with the United States or North Korea.

This is based on the executive order issued by President Trump.

Park Jong-hong has the details.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says no bank in any country should be used to facilitate Kim

Jong-un's destructive behavior.

Steven Mnuchin made the remarks to reporters while announcing a fresh set of U.S. sanctions

against Pyongyang.

In particular, he said global banks must make a crucial choice.

(Reuters, Edit No. 4264) "Foreign financial institutions are now on

notice that, going forward, they can choose to do business with the United States or with

North Korea - but not both."

His comments are being seen as an ultimatum to those institutions that were not subject

to the previous sanctions.

The latest U.S. sanctions include asset freezes on individuals and the suspension of corresponding

account access in the United States for banks who work with North Korea.

The remarks are based on President Trump's executive order that grants the Treasury Department

additional authority aimed at helping to cut off international trade and financing used

by the regime.

(REUTERS4245) "Our new executive order will cut off sources

of revenue that fund North Korea's efforts to develop the deadliest weapons known to

human kind."

One of the gists of the order is banning vessels and aircraft that have visited North Korea,

or engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with a ship that has visited North Korea in the

last six months from visiting the U.S. for 180 days.

Meanwhile,... in brief public remarks ahead of the trilateral summit with South Korea

and Japan, President Trump heaped praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He said President Xi had ordered Chinese banks to cease conducting business with North Korean

entities,... saying the move was "very bold" and " somewhat unexpected."

U.S. officials acknowledged that like other sanctions, the fresh batch of measures may

not deter North Korea, but is aimed at slowing the country down.

Park Jong-hong, Arirang News.

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World War 3: China issues North Korea threat - USA MUST remove anti-missile system - Duration: 2:27.

World War 3: China issues North Korea threat - USA MUST remove anti-missile system 

Wang Yi made the comments during a meeting with Kang Kyung-wha on the sidelines of a United Nations gathering in New York on Wednesday, according to state news agency Xinhua.  South Korea and the US say the high-tech missile-defence system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is needed to defend against the threat of North Korea.  But claims it will do nothing to reduce tension and its powerful radar system threatens the countrys security.

Chinas call for the removal of the system comes after South Korea pressed the for additional deployment of four THAAD launching pads. .

North Korea warned against the move and .  In an article published by newspaper Rodong Sinmum, the regime said: "The South Korean authorities THAAD deployment is as foolish an act as digging up their own graves.

"The wild acts of the South Korean authorities are tantamount to the crimes committed by traitor Park Geun Hye who was keen on sycophancy toward the US and confrontation with the fellow countrymen in the north.".

The article went on to claim South Korea cannot benefit from THAAD deployment.  It added: "The South Korean ruling forces are justifying their acts of submitting toward the US, talking about 'inevitable option' to cope with nuclear threat from the North.

"This is a crafty trick to incite confrontation with their fellow countrymen and cover up their despicable sycophantic and traitorous nature. Last week, the UN Security Council condemned the hermit states nuclear tests by announcing measures to steep up sanctions against . .

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S. Korea, U.S. agree to expand rotational deployment of U.S. military assets around Korean peninsula - Duration: 2:43.

Let's begin in New York.

On the last day of the UN General Assembly, Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump agreed

to maintain an overwhelming deterrence against North Korea.

Then in another summit including their Japanese counterpart the trio made it clear the strongest

response measures are required to coax Pyongyang back to talks.

Connie Kim has our top story.

The second meeting between the leaders of South Korea and the United States in New York

focused on ways to pressure North Korea for its nuclear weapons program.

Such measures included expanding the rotational deployment of U.S. strategic assets around

the Korean peninsula and neighboring countries.

(Korean) "North Korea's provocation is extremely deplorable

and this has angered both me and my people.

The United States has responded firmly to the North's provocation and I am very satisfied

that there is very close cooperation between the South Korea and the United States."

(English) "Our real focus will be on the military and

our relationship with South Korea which is excellent, which is really excellent.

So, we're going to start that process right now."

Following the summit, the presidential office highlighted details of the closed-door talks

on maintaining overwhelming deterrence against North Korea.

(Korean) "The two leaders agreed to strengthen their

countries' joint defense capabilities through Seoul's acquisition and development of the

most advanced U.S. military assets.

They also agreed to expand the rotational deployment of U.S. military assets around

Korea and neighboring countries."

Exerting the strongest pressure and sanctions was the name of the game when Japanese Prime

Minister Shinzo Abe joined Presidents Moon and Trump for an hour-long meeting.

Noting that the recently adopted UN Security Council resolution was a strong move from

the international community,... Abe emphasized the need for even stronger measures, while

supporting Trump's executive order expanding U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

(Japanese/ AP) "We are going into a new stage of pressure,

exercising stronger pressures, new pressures, and I welcome the new sanctions measures by

the United States."

And to further corner the North,... the three leaders have also agreed to cooperate with

China and Russia,... the two key nations that are reluctant in choking North Korea's life

line.

As North Korea hints that it has no intention of putting a stop to its nuclear ambition,...

Seoul, Washington and Tokyo are continuing to call for stronger pressure on the regime.

The key now is whether diplomacy will work, as concerns are mounting that time is running

out to reach a peaceful solution with the reclusive regime.

Connie Kim, Arirang News.

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U.S. and South Korea agree to bolster military deterrence against North Korea - Duration: 0:38.

Let's start this morning with the talks in New York between Presidents Moon and Trump...

The two leaders have agreed to further strengthen their joint defense capabilities.

To this effort,... Washington will deploy more strategic military assets to the Korean

Peninsula,... to bolster its deterrent against North Korea.

The United States will also approve the sale... of cutting-edge American weaponry to South

Korea,... while also aiding Seoul's development of its own indigenous armaments.

However, the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae has denied earlier reports that Seoul

is considering the purchase or development of nuclear-powered submarines.

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USA vs North Korea: This is the US military arsenal poised to WIPE OUT Kim's threat - Duration: 7:38.

USA vs North Korea: This is the US military arsenal poised to WIPE OUT Kim's threat

After 's UN envoy said the country would never bow down to international pressure and give up its nuclear weapons program, diplomatic means of addressing the hostilities appear to have been sidelined in favour of military action.

's UN ambassador Nikki Haley and the President himself have said "the time for talk is over", despite China, Russia, and other members of the US administration claiming dialogue remains the main aim.

The US military has a huge presence in the area around North Korea, particularly in Japan and increasingly close allies South Korea.

There are almost 40,000 US troops serving in Japan, more than in any other country, and earlier this year the US Air Force lined up a huge array of helicopters, tactical fighter jets and surveillance aircraft in a show of force aimed to intimidate Kim Jong-un.

Among the aircraft were HH-60 Pave Hawks, a twin-turboshaft helicopter primarily used for the insertion and rescue of special operation personnel.  The aircraft's versatility makes it incredibly useful in other operations too, including civilian rescue and disaster relief.

The F-15 Eagles, America's twin-engine, all-weather tactile fighter jets, are also stationed in the region and are among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat.

Also headquartered in Japan is the Seventh Fleet, the largest of the US navy's deployed sea forces.

The flagship carrier is the USS Ronald Reagan, a nuclear-powered aircraft supercarrier that forms part of "the most effective and agile fighting force in the world".   .

Also in the fleet are up to 14 destroyers and cruisers at any given time, some armed with ballistic missile interceptors.

A collection of long-range Tomahawk land missiles, which made headlines earlier this year when President Trump fired 59 of them at an airbase in Syria, joins the arsenal.

As if that wasn't enough, there are also 12 nuclear-powered submarines available should war break out.

South of the demilitarised zone (DMZ), the US has 23,468 troops at 83 different sites as well as hundreds of tanks and armoured vehicles, meaning there is always a heavy military presence should North Korea decide to launch a land attack.

There is also the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system, which, despite criticism from Beijing and Pyongyang, is ready and waiting to intercept missiles and destroy the incoming projectiles while in mid-flight.

Guam, the US territory that Kim Jong-un has threatened to fire four ballistic missiles towards, is also host to a huge military presence.  Much of the island is controlled by the armed forces and the Andersen air base hosts a range of bombers, resulting in Guam being dubbed a "permanent aircraft carrier".

Among the aircraft at the base are B-1B bombers, B-52 bombers and F-35B stealth fighters, some of the US Air Force's most impressive jets.

The B-1B bomber is heralded for its survivability and although initially designed to carry nuclear arms, it was converted to carry more conventional weaponry after the Cold War.

The US is believed to have at least six B-1B bombers stationed in Guam and is best suited to a 'medium threat environment', rather than a heavily defended airspace.

Speaking about plans for a possible preemptive strike on North Korea earlier this month, retired Admiral James Stavridis told NBC News: "The B-1b has also been selected because it has the added benefit of not being able to carry nuclear weapons.  "Military planners think that will signal China, Russia, and Pyongyang that the US is not trying to escalate an already bad situation any further. The B-52 was first introduced in 1955 and was originally designed to carry nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

It remains one of the most superior aircraft in the US Air Force.  The long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber is capable of carrying more than 30 tons of weapons.

The aircraft's fearsome appearance and reputation has resulted in the nickname BUFF, which stands for Big Ugly Fat F*****. The US also maintains a smaller presence in other countries in the region, including Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

US military aircraft use Thai runways while the US Navy will operate four warships out of Singapore by next year.

Tensions have been stepped across the region over recent days following North Korea firing a test missile over Japan. The provocative action saw South Korea and US forces drop bombs on the border of the hermit state.

Earlier today France warned the situation was extremely serious. Foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned a nuclear strike on Europe was possible and said a world war could erupt in months.

He said: The situation is extremely serious. we see North Korea setting itself as an objective to have, tomorrow or the day after, missiles that can transport nuclear weapons. In a few months that will be a reality..

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Eklat geht weiter: Kim Jong Un nennt Trump "geisteskranken, dementen US-Greis" - Duration: 1:48.

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South Korea, U.S. and Japan call for strict enforcement of sanctions on North Korea - Duration: 2:44.

The leaders of South Korea, the United States

and Japan... have vowed maximize pressure on North Korea,... following a three-way summit

on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

President Trump also announced new measures... to target firms and entities with suspected

business ties to Pyongyang,... and bolster Seoul's defense capability with the sale of

advanced weaponry.

Park Jong-hong starts us off.

Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump met on Thursday for their highly anticipated,

second bilateral summit,... where they stressed the need to maintain an overwhelming deterrence

against North Korea.

The two leaders agreed to expand the deployment of U.S. military assets on the Korean Peninsula,...

and have Washington provide Seoul with the right to purchase sophisticated U.S. weaponry.

Immediately following their bilateral meeting,... the pair was joined by Japanese Prime Minister

Shinzo Abe for a three-way summit.

Once again, the leaders condemned North Korea's latest nuclear test... and said the strongest

possible sanctions and pressure was necessary... to force the regime to take the path to denuclearization.

President Trump also announced... new unilateral sanctions on Pyongyang,... to significantly

bolster Washington's ability to crack down... on individuals and firms suspected of doing

business with the rogue state.

"Today I'm announcing a new executive order we just signed that significantly expands

our authorities to target individuals, companies, financial institutions, that finance and facilitate

trade with North Korea."

(Korean) "I believe the executive order President Trump

just mentioned, coupled with actions by China, will be effective in achieving the denuclearization

of North Korea."

In his first address to the UN General Assembly, President Trump had warned... he would have

no choice but to "totally destroy North Korea"... if Washington was forced to defend itself

or its allies.

His remarks follow the regime's sixth nuclear test earlier this month,... for which the

UN Security Council has adopted... its toughest sanctions to date on Pyongyang.

Park Jong-hong, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> South Korea, U.S. and Japan call for strict enforcement of sanctions on North Korea - Duration: 2:44.

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Introducing the U.S. Ambassador to Algeria, John Desrocher - Duration: 0:54.

Hello! Assalaamu alaykum!

I'm John Desrocher, and I am honored to be the new U.S. Ambassador to Algeria.

[U.S. Ambassador to Algeria John Desrocher]

I've visited Algiers four times, and each time I have discovered new things about your great country.

I'm delighted to be heading back to Algiers, but I'm also looking forward to

going beyond the capital and seeing as much of your fascinating country as I can.

My wife, Karen, and I are excited to live in a country with such generous and warm people.

As ambassador, my mission is to expand cooperation between our countries in all fields

and strengthen the friendship between Americans and Algerians.

I look forward to learning more about Algeria's culture and history.

Please visit our embassy Facebook page and tell me where I should go and what I should see.

See you soon. Saha!

[Connect with us dz.usembassy.gov facebook.com/usembassyalgiers @usembalgiers]

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World War 3 fears mount as US forces target Korean island in live-fire artillery exercise - Duration: 3:17.

World War 3 fears mount as US forces target Korean island in live-fire artillery exercise

The joint exercise with the South Korean army was designed to develop the units ability deploy without notice and to integrate with local units.

The exercise was announced by US Forces Korea who confirmed the 18th Field Artillery Brigade, from North Carolina, carried out the live-fire exercise in Daecheon, South Korea.

Members of the artillery unit were given no notice before the being called on to rapidly deploy for the fire test. A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System was fired at Jik-do Island off the coast of South Korea, the Eighth Army revealed.

Lt Gen Thomas Vandal said: "This exercise shows Eighth Army's ability to integrate joint capabilities with stateside units to any location on the Korean Peninsula in support of the ROK (South Korea)-US Alliance.".

The latest escalation in tensions came as China issued a threat to South Korea to remove anti-missile systems deployed by the United States in the country.

Pyongyang also warned against the continued deployment saying South Korea was digging up their own graves by allowing the defence system to remain in the country. ramped up economic pressure on to give up its nuclear weapons programme.

The US President announced plans to target any country trading with dictatorship through a new executive order.

Mr Trump said: "Our new executive order will cut off sources of revenue that fund North Koreas efforts to develop the deadliest weapons known to humankind." Buoyed by Mr Trump's promise to protect his allies from the 's missiles Seoul demanded the North abandon its nuclear arsenal immediately.

The office of South Korean President Moon Jae-in said: We view the speech as portraying a firm and specific stance on the key issues regarding keeping peace and safety that the international community and the United Nations are faced with, It clearly showed how seriously the United States government views North Koreas nuclear programme as the president spent an unusual amount of time discussing the issue.

" President Trump used his speech to the United Nations to describe Kim Jong-un as his government as a "depraved regime" and a band of criminals.

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S. Korea, U.S. agree to expand rotational deployment of U.S. military assets around Korean peninsula - Duration: 2:47.

Stronger pressure and sanctions are how the leaders of South Korea, the United States

and Japan plan to deal with North Korea.

Meeting in New York on Thursday,...

Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump agreed in their one-on-one talks to maintain an overwhelming

deterrence against North Korea.

Welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe into the fold later,... the three leaders

made it clear that the strongest response measures are required to coax Pyongyang back

to talks.

Connie Kim has more.

The second meeting between the leaders of South Korea and the United States in New York

focused on ways to pressure North Korea for its nuclear weapons program: namely expanding

the rotational deployment of U.S. strategic assets around the peninsula and neighboring

countries.

(Korean) "North Korea's provocation is extremely deplorable

and this has angered both me and my people.

The United States has responded firmly to the North's provocation and I am very satisfied

that there is very close cooperation between the South Korea and the United States."

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(English) "Our real focus will be on the military and

our relationship with South Korea which is excellent, which is really excellent.

So, we're going to start that process right now."

Following the summit, the presidential office highlighted details of the closed-door talks

on maintaining overwhelming deterrence against North Korea.

(Korean) "The two leaders agreed to strengthen their

countries' joint defense capabilities through Seoul's acquisition and development of the

most advanced military assets.

They also agreed to expand the rotational deployment of U.S. military assets around

Korea and neighboring countries."

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Stronger pressure and sanctions continued to be the name of the game when Japanese Prime

Minister Shinzo Abe joined Presidents Moon and Trump for an hour-long meeting.

Noting that the recently adopted UN Security Council resolution was a strong move from

the international community,... Abe emphasized the need for even stronger measures, while

supporting Trump's executive order expanding U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

(Japanese/ AP) "We are going into a new stage of pressure,

exercising stronger pressures, new pressures, and I welcome the new sanctions measures by

the United States."

And to apply pressure on the North... the three leaders have also agreed to cooperate

with China and Russia,... the two key nations that are reluctant in choking North Korea's

life line.

As North Korea hints that it has no intention of putting a stop to its nuclear ambitions,...

Seoul, Washington and Tokyo continue to call for stronger pressure on the regime.

The key now is whether diplomacy will work, amid concerns that time is running out for

a peaceful solution with the reclusive regime.

Connie Kim, Arirang News.