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During the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics season, the tollgate fees for the Yeongdong

Expressway will be waived at all six interchanges.

The Yeongdong Expressway connects the Seoul region and Gangwon-do Province.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, tolls will be waived for a

period of 27 days, from February 9th to February 25th during the Winter Olympics,... and from

March 9th to March 18th during the Paralympics.

Tickets to the Games are not a requirement for the waiver.

For more infomation >> Tollgate fees on Yeongdong Expressway waived during PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics season - Duration: 0:35.

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Moose surprises family in Mont Vernon - Duration: 0:18.

For more infomation >> Moose surprises family in Mont Vernon - Duration: 0:18.

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Mind Over Metal | X-Men (2000) Movie Clip - Duration: 3:00.

All right, hold it! Hold it right there.

Stay where you are. Put your hands over your heads. Now!

You Homo sapiens and your guns.

That's enough, Eric. - Let them go.

Why not come out where I can see you, Charles?

What do you want her for?

Can't you read my mind?

What now? Save the girl?

You'll have to kill me, Charles. And what will that accomplish?

Let them pass that law and they'll have you in chains with a number on your forehead.

- It won't be that way. - Then kill me and find out.

No? Then release me.

Fine!

Care to press your luck, Charles?

I don't think I can stop them all.

Still unwilling to make sacrifices. That's what makes you weak.

Goodbye, Charles.

For more infomation >> Mind Over Metal | X-Men (2000) Movie Clip - Duration: 3:00.

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Indiana mother grieving tragic loss lends help to other fire victims - Duration: 1:48.

For more infomation >> Indiana mother grieving tragic loss lends help to other fire victims - Duration: 1:48.

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Highly pathogenic strain of AI detected in Cheonan for fourth time - Duration: 0:38.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed that a highly pathogenic

strain of avian influenza was found in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do Province.

The H5N6 strain of the virus was detected in wild bird droppings near a local stream.

It's the fourth time that H5N6 has been found in Cheonan.

Following the confirmation,... the government ordered an immediate ban on the movement of

all poultry from over a hundred farms.

Authorities also strengthened quarantine measures on those farms, and said they're doing all

they can to prevent further spread of the virus.

For more infomation >> Highly pathogenic strain of AI detected in Cheonan for fourth time - Duration: 0:38.

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Egypt extends state of emergency for three months - Duration: 0:41.

Egypt's president has issued a decree to extend a nationwide state of emergency for three

months as fears of terrorism still linger.

The country's state news agency said on Tuesday that the extension will start from the 13th

of this month in order to help tackle what it called the dangers and funding of terrorism.

Egypt first imposed the current state of emergency last April after two church bombings killed

at least 45 people.

It was extended twice - once in July and again in October.

The country faces an ISIS insurgency in the North Sinai region that has killed hundreds

of policemen, soldiers, and civilians.

For more infomation >> Egypt extends state of emergency for three months - Duration: 0:41.

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U.S. President Trump tweets he "too has nuclear button, much bigger and powerful one" - Duration: 0:57.

Let's start with U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tweet on the North Korea issue.

Responding to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's New Year's address about him having a nuclear

button on his desk,...

President Trump has come out swinging in his now customary unconventional fashion.

Trump tweeted "Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him

that I too have a nuclear button."...

before adding that his nuclear button is (quote) "a much bigger and more powerful one",...

and that unlike Kim's,... his actually "works."

Trump's response to a statement from the North Korean leader again raises tensions in the

brewing confrontation between Washington and Pyongyang,... despite South Korea moving to

open talks with the regime.

For more infomation >> U.S. President Trump tweets he "too has nuclear button, much bigger and powerful one" - Duration: 0:57.

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Chinese shipping company denies its ship used for North Korean trade - Duration: 0:53.

The ship manager of the Lighthouse Winmore, a tanker recently seized in South Korea for

alleged sanctions violations has denied any knowledge of the vessel's involvement in trade

with North Korean entities.

The deputy general manager of the Winmore's Chinese ship management firm told the South

China Morning Post that the company was unaware the tanker had been used to breach UN sanctions

imposed on North Korea.

He said the company just rents the ships out and are not aware of what goods the ship carry's

emphasizing that Winmore operates under a charter to a Taiwanese company.

This Hong Kong registered shipping vessel was seized and inspected by South Korean customs

officials in late November for transferring 6-hundred tons of refined oil to a North Korean

ship on October 19th.

For more infomation >> Chinese shipping company denies its ship used for North Korean trade - Duration: 0:53.

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U.S. responds to warming inter-Korean ties - Duration: 1:57.

The U.S. government has responded to North Korea's suggestion to open dialogue with South

Korea ahead of next month's PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Washington says it will continue its policy of maximum pressure on North Korea and closely

cooperate with South Korea.

Park Soyun reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump is sounding open to the possibility of inter-Korean dialogue,...

after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a rare overture to South Korea in his New

Year's address.

Trump tweeted that the U.S.-led campaign of sanctions and other pressures on the regime

were beginning to have a "big impact" on North Korea.

Mentioning the possible dialogue between the two Koreas, Trump said it was "perhaps good

news, perhaps not-- we will see " The White House, however, seemed unmoved,...

with its press secretary saying that Washington's "policy on North Korea hasn't changed at all,...

and the U.S. will collaborate efforts with South Korea for a "unified response" to potential

inter-Korean dialogue.

The State Department, too, showed little enthusiasm, echoing its will to denuclearize the peninsula.

(ENGLISH:Edit No.2085) "If the two countries decide that they want

to have talks, that would be certainly their choice,...Kim Jong Un may be trying to drive

a wedge of some sort between the two nations, between our nation and the Republic of Korea.

I can assure you that that will not happen ... We are very skeptical of Kim Jong Un's

sincerity in sitting down and having talks.

In New York, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley ripped Kim Jong-un's seemingly

conciliatory gesture, calling it nothing more than a front.

(ENGLISH:Edit No.2134) "We don't think we need a Band-Aid and we

don't think we need to smile and take a picture.

So North Korea can talk with anyone they want, but the U.S. is not going to recognize it

or acknowledge it until they agree to ban the nuclear weapons that they have."

Haley added that North Korea could stage another missile test,... but gave no further details.

Park Soyun, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> U.S. responds to warming inter-Korean ties - Duration: 1:57.

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Court to review whether to issue arrest warrants for two opposition lawmakers - Duration: 1:00.

Two lawmakers from Korea's main opposition Liberty Korea Party could face arrest as early

as Wednesday evening.

The Seoul Central District Court began holding arraignment sessions this morning.... for

four-term lawmaker Choi Kyung-hwan... on suspicions of accepting bribes,... as well as two-term

lawmaker Lee Woo-hyun... on allegations he accepted illegal political funds.

The court will likely reach a decision on whether to issue arrest warrants later this

evening or early Thursday.

Prosecutors requested arrest warrants for the two back in December,... but the process

was delayed... as sitting lawmakers are immune from criminal prosecution or arrest while

a parliamentary session is open.

They can however, be arrested.... through a consent by a majority of fellow lawmakers....

reached through a vote.

The arrest motions were reported during last Friday's full parliamentary meeting,... but

a vote was not held since the December parliamentary session closed the same day.

For more infomation >> Court to review whether to issue arrest warrants for two opposition lawmakers - Duration: 1:00.

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Greater Cincinnati schools make decisions about cold-weather delays - Duration: 1:45.

For more infomation >> Greater Cincinnati schools make decisions about cold-weather delays - Duration: 1:45.

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Judge removes David Yates from LMPD Youth Explorer case - Duration: 1:31.

For more infomation >> Judge removes David Yates from LMPD Youth Explorer case - Duration: 1:31.

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Boosting job creation among SMEs key for 2018: experts - Duration: 1:57.

South Korea is expected to see steady economic growth this year.

But that growth might not be reflected in the job market,... as the number of jobs created

is expected to be at a similar level to 2017.

Song Ji-sun explains why.

Given the current growth trend...

South Korea's GDP per capita is expected to hit 30-thousand US dollars this year for the

first time in the country's history,... with economic growth continuing to stay in the

three-percent range growth for two consecutive years.

But that doesn't mean more people will find jobs this year.

The number of new jobs will only hover at around 300-thousand - a similar level as last

year.

Job prospects in the public sector look good - as the government has budgeted for hiring

new public workers - but it's not so bright for the private sector.

The raising of the minimum wage - now at seven dollars an hour, up 16 percent from 2017,

is considered a major factor.

(Korean) "Companies are likely to be reluctant to hire

new, young entry-level employees as they see more uncertainties that can raise employment

costs."

Experts say smaller companies are key for job creation,... as small and mid-sized companies

created over 2-million jobs in the past five years - accounting for 90-percent of new job

positions.

(Korean) "The government must push for further deregulation

for small and mid-sized companies so that they can create jobs in a sustainable and

stable manner."

They also point out that one-time incentives or temporary subsidies are not enough - and

practical incentives must reward companies that actively create jobs.

Song Ji-sun, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> Boosting job creation among SMEs key for 2018: experts - Duration: 1:57.

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Iran's Supreme Leader blames 'enemies' for anti-government protests - Duration: 1:52.

The Supreme Leader of Iran has blamed the country's "enemies" for stirring up unrest

in the country.

Anti-government protests have been going on for a sixth day and have now left at least

21 people dead.

Ro Aram has more.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei finally broke his silence on Tuesday, accusing Iran's enemies of "joining

forces" with the Iranians, blaming them for protests turning violent.

(Reuters) Edit No2069 "....Look at the incidents in the past few

days All those who are against the Islamic Republic, those with cash, politics, weapons

and intelligence apparatus, join hands so they may be able to create troubles for the

Islamic regime...."

He did not mention any enemies by name but Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National

Security Council, said the United States, Britain and Saudi Arabia were behind the riots.

President Trump called the Iranian government "brutal and corrupt" in a second tweet on

Tuesday.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley also said Tehran's allegation that foreign enemies

were behind the protests was "complete nonsense.

The protests began last Thursday in the city of Mashad over the weak economy and a jump

in food prices.

They have since expanded nationwide with a more political agenda and have become the

largest challenge to Iran's clerical leadership since the country's disputed presidential

election in 2009.

Officials in the capital Tehran say more than 450 protesters were arrested there in the

last three days and hundreds more were detained around the country.

Judicial officials have said they would be severely punished; with one prominent judge

even warning that some could face the death penalty.

Ro Aram, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> Iran's Supreme Leader blames 'enemies' for anti-government protests - Duration: 1:52.

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Frigid air moves back in _ 010318 - Duration: 2:22.

Good afternoon.

According to the weather agency, last month was the 7th coldest December since 1973, .. and

I have feeling this January could be top ranked within the top 7 as well...

Frigid air has moved back into the nation and upper regions had some bone chilling morning

lows with more regions under a cold wave advisory.

The wind chill is making it feel even colder than the actual temperature, so dress extra

warm.

Seoul will top out at the freezing mark, Daegu and Gwangju will see highs a couple notches

lower than yesterday at 4 degrees.

The skies will be clear for the Seoul area for the whole week, while Jeju and southern

provinces will see a mix of rain and snow this week.

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

While most regions in South Korea will see temperatures a couple notches lower than yesterday,

most cities in North Korea will have sub-zero afternoon highs but bright skies.

As for the rest of Asia, operations at the Delhi airport were suspended on the New Year's

holiday weekend, after the visibility level on the runways dropped below 50 meters.

A foggy start on this Wednesday will give way to some sun later on.

Meanwhile, warm January temperatures are in store in Melbourne before a scorcher hits

the city on Saturday with highs in the forties.

Heading to North America, the extreme cold made Tuesday morning a tough one for people

in Chicago heading back to work for the first time since the holidays, Wednesday is going

to be a freezing as well.

As for South America, those in Bogota will have on and off rain as the rainy season is

well underway.

Taking you to Europe,..those in Berlin and Paris will see frequent rainfall this week

but temperatures will be bearable.

Lastly to Africa, major cities will have good amount of sunshine with a high of 29 degrees

in Cape Town.

That's all the weather update for now.

For more infomation >> Frigid air moves back in _ 010318 - Duration: 2:22.

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N. Korea could conduct another ballistic missile test within this week: U.S. officials - Duration: 2:07.

The U.S. ambassador to the UN said she's heard reports of a possible North Korean missile

test happening soon.

A couple of U.S. media outlets have reported... that Pyongyang is preparing to launch another

long-range missile... and the test could be carried out as early in the coming days.

Oh Jung-hee reports.

U.S. ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, told reporters... tougher measures need to be drawn

up against North Korea... should the regime conduct another ballistic missile test.

(English) 2134 "As we hear reports that North Korea might

be preparing for another missile test, I hope that doesn't happen.

But if it does, we must bring even tougher measures to bear on the North Korean regime.

// We will never accept a nuclear North Korea."

Her remarks come after some U.S. media outlets reported... that North Korea's getting ready

to conduct another missile test -- possibly later this week.

CBS News reported on Tuesday... that the North seems to be in the early stages of a launch

cycle for another intercontinental ballistic missile.

The activity was detected at the same site where the regime fired its Hwasong-15 ICBM

in late November -- some 30 kilometers north of Pyongyang.

And if there is to be a test,...

CBS reported... it's likely to be within this week or early next week.

Since last week, CNN has also reported... citing "multiple U.S. officials," that there

are new signs of the regime preparing for another missile test.

And it's not likely to be a satellite, but a ballistic missile.

Such signs come at a critical time on the Korean peninsula... when South Korea and all

the relevant parties in the region are trying to keep things calm... ahead of the PyeongChang

Winter Olympics to come in a month.

Through his New Year's address on Monday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signaled that

he's willing to send a delegation to the Games... and Seoul offered to hold inter-Korean high-level

talks next Tuesday.

Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> N. Korea could conduct another ballistic missile test within this week: U.S. officials - Duration: 2:07.

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Two opposition parties launch joint body to start official talks for potential merger - Duration: 1:54.

A major shift in Korea's political paradigm could be on the horizon at the National Assembly

-- with the center-left People's Party and minor conservative Bareun Party paving the

way for a potential merger.

The two opposition parties launched a joint committee this morning to start official talks

for their integration.

Kim Min-ji reports.

Korea's third and fourth largest political parties launched a joint committee Wednesday...

that will act as a bridge for a potential merger.

The development comes after a string of closed-door meetings between two lawmakers from each side

-- the center-left People's Party and the minor conservative Bareun Party.

Details are in short supply,.. but it's likely they'll form a brand new party.

The committee will be tasked with discussing the specifics of the procedure... as well

as determining when to hold a national convention to vote on the merger as well as the timing

of the new party's launch.

The process picked up steam... following a nationwide ballot among members of the People's

Party last week -- in which those that took part said they backed the plan to join forces

with the Bareun Party.

If the merger goes through, the two sides would make up the National Assembly's third

biggest negotiating bloc -- and also put two former presidential candidates and political

heavyweights -- Ahn Cheol-soo and Yoo Seong-min -- in the same party.

Eyes will be on how this will impact legislative affairs -- and whether the new party could

become a stumbling block for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea or the main opposition Liberty

Korea Party.

The People's Party is already seen to have growing influence as the party with the deciding

vote -- and a merger will empower it even further.

At the same time, it will give the Bareun Party more say in parliamentary affairs...

after it recently lost its status as a negotiating bloc following the defection of several lawmakers

to the main opposition party.

Kim Min-ji, Arirang News.