announcer: this is al jazeera. you join us for the al jazeera nouri al-maliki, i'm david foster, and this is some of what we are looking at in the next 60 minutes. police in hong kong used tear gas on pro-democracy protesters in the city's financial sector. coalition air strikes target i.s.i.l. fighters surrounding a kurdish town in syria. the violence in yemen could

threaten global security as houthi rebels occupy large parts of the capital. 30 hikers feared dead in japan after being found near the peak of an erupting volcano. police in hong kong fired tear gas at thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators, but they have not been able to stop the protests. now going on for a week. the activists say they are furious at the chinese government's decision to handpick candidates for the 2017 elections. beijing condemned the demonstration and caused them illegal. kayla mcbride has more from hong kong. as more police reinforcements arrived it was cheer they were hopelessly outnumbered by demonstrators. a crush of people tried to find

their way back into the site blocked. umbrellas went up to block the pepper spray and the pushing started. the umbrella wall ripped apart, and then the spray, but to no avail. the line was breached. officers down and hurt. both sides appealed for restraint, to pull them out of the crush. by now the crowd moved on, so had events. >> from across the highway, more protesters from the occupation site saw the moment. racing across the lanes and urging others to do the same. they met in the middle, and the occupation got bigger. >> reporter: it began as an attempt by the authorities to contain the occupation in a certain area. it's ended up with the protesters taking over the center of the city. >> now it was the protesters in charge of the traffic. at this moment in charge of the

city's fate. >> it's a new day for hong kong. civil disobedience is unprecedented. we did something that we are proud of. >> reporter: the hong kong authorities say the day started as a crisis. at the end of the day it still was, but one for china as well. scott heidler joins us life from hong kong, i believe it's about 9:00pm. if they want to clear the streets in the fm district before work starts, it will be a tough -- financial district before work starts it will be a tough job. >> it certainly it. the area that i'm in now, it doesn't look like they are pushing forward successfully. on the main kornal way, it is flooded with the protesters. there are pedestrian bridges

that go overhead. we saw something quite amazing. protesters sat in the center of the pedestrian bridge and have been doing so in the last hour or so. within the last 20 minutes, a group of police came up, a lot from the protesters up there, went on for 10 minutes and the police backed down. they raced a sign saying please don't cross the police lines. tear gas that we have seen. neither of those happened, the police backed down and walked down the ramp. that was met with a cheer from the bridge. is that one failed attempt by the police. what is going to come in the next few hours, because the work day is only several hours away. where i'm sitting, this is the second part of the district, the financial distribute of this territory. and that is a life line for the

economy here. changes, tense over the last hours before this. >> what desire would the police have of clearing the demonstration in a way that beijing might use it if it saw similar protests on chinese street. >> the difference in hong kong, because of the way that one country, two systems, this is the mainland china system. this is where people partially elect leadership. if they have election in 2017. those in beijing would be selecting who was on that ballot. there's more liberties. it's focussed down it that. something that is interesting too, one of the student leaders came out and listed demand that

needs to be met by midnight. the student stroorks, they'll pull the resources for labour organizations. getting several things happen. including one that includes what happened with the electoral reforms. it's a decision that people of hong kong will decide is on the ticket. and the leadership of the leadership. >> very high level demand by the protesters. if it's not there by midnap. they say thael call for a general strike. they say look, we'll take a look at the proposals, and died whether, in fact, we will change them in line with what you want. there was no timetable for that, was in? >> no, there's not. what they said is this came from

the executive director. he said that the process, the consultations for election reform, that's how it was couched by 2017. the consultations continued, they are into another phase and what sounded like it could have been a bit of a back down, it's not. these are the phases that have been put into place, when beijing, when chinese officials came into hong kong. this is the way it's going to be. this is the process. in that same statement, during the press conference. what's going on here is il. and they will not stand for the occupying of any parts of the city. so to see how far they'll enforce that. >> we'll leave it there. scott heidler in hong kong. >> in japan.

30 died. rescuers found them. near the 3,000 meter summit near ontake. wayne hay sent this report. >> when mt ontake roared to life. it caught by by surprise. hundreds of climbers enjoyed a clear autumn day. >> translation: for a while i heard the pounding of thunder. soon after climbers started descending. covered in ash and white. i thought to myself this is serious. one hiker managed to capture the eruption on camera. i realised he and his group was in trouble. seconds later they were enveloped by the ash cloud much debris rained down on them. it's one of the popular climbing

destinations in japan. some were trapped on the mountains overnight. >> i'm so relieved i couldn't sleep. >> among the workers, defense force personnel ordered to the scene. they were met by a mountain, spewing ash. the immediate area surrounding the volcano was closed. nearby towns have not been evacuated. mt ontake is one of 110 active volcanos, and one of 47 under 24 hour surveillance. the last time the volcano had an eruption was in 1979. >> there was an increase, they slowed down prior to the eruption. the alert level was not raised. >> three makeshift oil refineries run by i.s.i.l. have been hit by coalition forces. air strikes hit near the town.

and the area include the country's main oil needlesment the fighters fund the operations by selling oil on the black market. coalition air strikes targeted the fighters surrounding a kurdish town. u.s. central command says an i.s.i.l. building and two tanks were destroyed. kurdish fighters attacked the group on the ground. kurds and syria have spread across the north. i.s.i.l. fighters overran dozens of villagers around kobani, they tried to take the town but were pushed back by kurdish fighters. stefanie dekker reports. the sound of fighter jets in the sky above kobani. there were multiple air strikes on i.s.i.l. positions on the down on saturday. this is an ongoing battle.

it is not over. as we drive east, we come across a crowd of syrian kurdish refugees. dependent on handouts, human desperation caused by the war. >> we have been humiliated. there's no water or electricity. there's food, but not enough, because we are so many, we are eight families living in a small house, we can't go back because there are fighting. >> 10km east of kobani, we experienced the battle first hand. >> we are told that the kurdish fighters are in charge of that village, and in front of them is a position where i.s.i.l. is holding the other side. and it's turned into something of a spectator sport, with many lining up to watch the action on one of the front lines. >> i.s.i.l. has positions around kobani in the east, south and west. as we return to the town, the

earlier hope of the air strikes gone, this is an i.s.i.l. attack. they are not inside kobani, but this is an active front line, making hundreds more kurds cross into turkey. >> we do not have enough to fight them. nobody help us. just we with the kalashnikov. how we destroy tanks. we are dying here. a lot of people. another dying. >> reporter: kobani is the latest refugee violence in a war that displaced and killed many. 3.5 years on, no signs that it will finish soon. live to stefanie dekker. you have been able to get back safely. many people find themselves trapped over there now. >> that's right. just to update you, that is kobani, and in the last 10 minutes we heard two loud

bangs, soundlying like i.s.i.s. was firing artillery. to remind you this is an ongoing conflict. you can see them in certain points across the border, 12km to the south and the east. the kurdish fighters will fell you that they are holding fort, and are coming up against an enemy. we don't have the weaponry to push them back, and there's the humanitarian impact. it's heart-breaking to see the people here, especially the gentleman in my package, who crossed back, because he heard the air strikes and believed things would be better. one of the shells hit close to where he was. he was desperate. he didn't yund how turkey could allow i.s.i.l. to be so close. i.s.i.l. holds the position.

they hold jal ab rahs to the left. if very had this area, they'd have a swathe of crossings. it's a border allowing them to come in and out. something that the coalition allows them to clamp down on. i imagine it's difficult to determine with your eyes. from what you heard, how much difference are the air strikes making, because another difficulty thrown up is the suggestion that i.s.i.l. are putting their black flags on civilian buildings to make it difficult for people to difficult to identify where they are. >> that's right. that's a tactic they have been using, blending in to the civilian population. and the air strikes - three confirmed by s.e.n.t.c.o.m., two on vehicles and an i.s.i.l. head

quaurs. people don't think it's making difference. there's pockets around the area. there's turkey on the north, and around it, further down, are i.s.i.l. positions, showing you how difficult it is for the kurdish fighters to push them back. people don't think it will make a dips, that's why they are asking the kurds, for help. arming the ypg the a syrian car did cross into iraq. one of the sects besieged in iraq by i.s.i.l. they are a formidable force. there's an issue with turkey who does not want to see a group down the line. the weapons could be pointed back at them. turkey torn between how to clamp down on i.s.i.l. and the kurds, and it's difficult. the humanitarian impact is

something we need to remind the viewers from. enormous pain, and people having to leave their cattle behind, cars, and there's no point going back to kobani soon. >> stefanie dekker on the turkey-syria border. >> i.s.i.l. has been capitalizing on sectarian divisions in iraq to control sunni areas. that is evidence in kirkuk where i.s.i.l. asleeper cells operate with relative impunity. >> reporter: in a building site south of kirkuk, kurdish special forces follow up on a tip off that an i.s.i.l. a sleeper cell is hiding. and they discover a container buried under ground. hidden inside, weapons, ammunition and explosives. three men were at the site, moving to kirkuk after fleeing the fighting in the village,

boasting to the officers that they were capitol hill. the men and the evidence were handed to the local police to be processed and sent to the courts. the kurdish security officers had little hope. >> reporter: many judges of the court told us that their homes were in the south and not protected. i.s.i.l. attacks them. they were afraid to put their families in danger. some of the judges are sunnis, and nationalistic. which is why they release them. >> the sunni arab population increased. as over 1 under,000 fled the fighting. it's become a nervous city with security forces finding it difficult to track down forces loyal to i.s.i.l. in this community. there are two kinds of sunni

arabs, some are in league. it's important for us to give updated in possession. "crucial for us. we have good relations. we are telling them to stay away from i.s.i.l. >> the front line is 30km outside of the city. >> i have been asked to keep my voice down, because we are close to the i.s.i.l. position. 50 meters cross the river. the problem the fighters have is there are 45 sunni arab villagers across the way. and they don't want to kill the civilians. civilians are saying you can't force i.s.i.l. out of their villages. >> a coalition air strike hit a vehicle, killing four, including two senior i.s.i.l. commanders. attacks will not be launched where civilians are living.

they cannot weed out i.s.i.l. sleeper cells. >> saudi arabia's foreign minister cas the crisis in yemen could threaten international security. >> demonstrations have been staged. this report from sanaa. >> it's an agreement that is supposed to end the complex in yemen. they were supposed to hand over their weapons from the central government. >> translation: we were not intending to have the appendix signed, it's an integral part of the document you signed. this is to allay any confusion. >> reporter: but the minute before the signing from stormy and full of controversy.

party leaders were angry that no representatives took the trouble to attend the ceremony, having signed away from the media and only in the appearance of government officials. the party leaders made sure to notify the u.n. mediator. as we sit here, violations are being committed, said this man. what are the guarantees that the other side will adhere to this agreement says this one. we don't know if this is the same text or whether it's been modified, comments this party leader. the u.n. envoy was asked to read the final draft of the appendix, he insisted it's the same text. >> the houthis are absent, that, they say, is because they signed the agreement away from the cameras. the other party leader signed, but the number of reservations could be more than the number of points in the agreement.

>> the state won't destroy its soup rem ate, and if there's a law, what's the use of signing the the security agreement means the militias should leave the capital. >> once the houthis took obvious, the authorities are responsible. houthis are expected to become one of the main players in future politics in yemen. let's join mohammed live. the houthis are well disciplineded, they answer to their leader, and if the deal has been signed, why should people doubt that that intend to honour it? >> they doubt it because there's no houthis withdrawing from sanaa. we have been touring the future today. it was clear that nothing has changed. we have seen them in the same

check points, which they maintain there for 2-3 days. we have seen them moving in the same way they have been doing in the last three days. we have asked for an explanation, and some of the partners to the piece agreement told us if there is no timetable - that's why there is no specific date requiring them to leave the capital. it's the mention of the need for them to leave, or that they should leave. and i understand there is a mechanism that has to be picked up by the u.n. and other partners, special mission to overlook and superviz the security appendix. until it happens, it doesn't look like the houthis are in a hurry to leave the capital. >> if there are concerns that they'll take over state appa

raters, what sign is there that they'll have a degree of control? >> they have quite a number of buildings that belong to the government. including the minister of defense. i'm not sure what is happening inside the ministry. but i am sure they are at the gait. and i have seen what i have with my own eyes. they are in front of the general headquarters of the army, they are in front of the presidential palace. not exactly, but you see them. so they are outside some of the ministries, and we have visited a house which they looted. it be longs to a minister in the government. they have destroyed everything. they are in charge of everything, just depending what they want. it's clear that there is no force that can stop them, if they want to go somewhere, the

hours are the national security. depending on this, they are in charge of the street or snaugss, including the university or military. this is the only thing we can confirm. >> thank you very much indeed. live from the yemeni capital. this is some of what we have coming up on the newshour. >> the good guys are working in russia. getting married and staying married is hard in tajikistan's changing society. the tough job of educating the young who survived conflict and a dangerous boat journey to come to europe. sport and a world record. kenya's runners ensure there's an historic end to the berlin marathon.

we understand that at least seven people have been killed. a bomb went off in the north-west of pakistan in hang-go district at a camp for people that have been forced to leave their homes. hundreds of thousands were displaced across the region, by a military provision to fush out fighters. military have been bombed in the capital. a day before a president was due to be sworn in. in app exploegs near the presidential palace. >> the bomb on an army truck exploded outside the presidential palace. 24 hours before the inauguration, injuring a driver. the attack under lines the security challenges the new unity government will face. taliban fighters will battle afghan forces cross the country, troops are suffering their worst losses, an average of 18 afghans

a day - soldiers and civilians. despite that, at the u.n. in new york, the foreign minister sounded optimistic. >> while they face challenges, we are confident that the government which enjoys the full backing strives to bring about political security and prosperity to afghanistan, and by extension to the region and beyond. >> international support including the u.s. krait christopher gibson helped to resolve the impasse, created when candidates couldn't agree on a winner. while that has been dealt with, afghanistan relies on foreign money for most of its budget. >> to attack fm commitment in afghanistan, they have to fight corruption, bring good governance, and these are difficult tskss. corruption is pervasive and a

fragile economy is hurting because of a political crisis that dragged on for six month, the government askeded for $567 million, so it could ask for a government subsidy. >> the question is whether two former livals could work together. can they form a government that would be able to solve problems. news and weather. talk about floods in florida. >> that's right. and, in fact, across the other side of the country. in the case of florida, it's been raining for over a week. we have seen major problems. look at the clutch of thunder across a good part of the state, leading to poor driving conditions and poor cifg. this is what not to do when you can't see how extensive the

flooding is. as i said, we have seen heavy rain. phoenix arizona saw a staggering 416mm of rain in 24 hours, smashing the previous record. all the way back to 1903. huge amounts of rain fall, and here the conditions that people have been struggling with. people have been taking their time, struggling to get on with conditions. the weather in pleas through the remainder of today. stretching up the rockets, after crossing the canadian prairies, making its way west. further rain and flooding and for the south-east. >> thank you. we have more to come on the newshour, including the india prime minister narendra modi getting a welcome from indians in america.

he's talking business and investment. plus. >> i'm nick spicer in a hospital where children injured during a conflict are receiving critical care. >> in a sport. in control at glen eagles as the ryder cup draws to a close.

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pepper spray on pro-democracy protesters. they say they should have the right to choose their next leader. >> beijing call them illegal. the number of makeshift oil refineries have been hit by the i.s.i.l. controlled tour. after strikes on saturday targeted i.s.i.l. fighters on the syrian northern border with turkey. saudi arabia's foreign minister says the crisis in yemen threatens security. hopes for an end in the country has been wrecked by a failure to honour a peace deal. >> air france pilots called off a strike that lasted two weeks, they were cross about plans to expand the low-cost. we see them outside paris. it cost the airline millions every day.

chris united states with us. aviation in manchester, in northern england. this is not so much about their own particular standards, but they feared that if low cost airlines were introduced, across the board, the cost cuts could hit them. >> indeed. you know this is a dispute that has been rumbling on for a couple of weeks. 220 millions of pounds. there has been no resolution, effectively. the unions called off the strike. for the discussions to continue in a much calmer climate than has been the case so far. although there's no resolution, talks will continue. possibility, of course is the strike could be on again at a

later stage, if the talks don't result in anything concrete. >> there used to be a phrase bandied about in britain called eroding my differentials. what you are getting is not as good as the bloke next door got. is it right in the down time they were allowed to run up a bill at the fancy restaurants, and they may have been made to eat at a grotty corner cafe. >> i don't know about that, but i can tell you the issue, the nub of the issue was that the pilots are paid less than the pilots that are working directly for air france itself, and there's a discussion going on about the possibility that any

roots transferred, the pilots flying the routes will have fewer benefits and a substantially reduced pay packet. that's the nub of the debate, really. of course, the air france pilot's union up in arms. >> are they right in thinking let's take air trance as an example, that the low cost airlines could take on routes to save money, and could be a pattern followed across the industry. >> it could be, across the industry over a period of time. at the moment what we are talking about is essentially expanding a route in europe.

so other branches in various countries. it's not so much that the long hall roots will be transported, but some routes around europe will be. that is an issue for the pilots union is concerned about. >> thank you. thank you very much indeed. i've sayings experts tucking from the u.s. about what is happening in france. >> serbia's annual gay pride march has gone ahead despite hundreds protesting. police hold back demonstrators as they ahead. the protest organised by the right wing party. the gay pride parade in

sebbia-cosebbia had been cancelled because of security. catalonia's president signed a decree for a vote in november. catalonia includes the city of barcelona, one of spain's richest up to s and areas. the spanish government says the vote would be illegal. >> in italy, there are hundreds of young people taking risks to escape their countries. they travel across dangerous sees. many don't make it. some were put in family homes. they can receive an education and integrated into society. kim vinnell went to the port of catania to bring this report.

>> reporter: having fled the familiar for a better life these boys arrived as outsiders. now placed in what is called a family home, they are learning italian. determined to do more than just survive. 18-year-old left senegal when he was 14 and sees himself as a mentor. he crossed the desert, was robbed and beaten. the first boat taken from tripoli sank. that, he says made his next attempt more frightening. >> the second trip i was convinced i would never set foot in lampedusa, i was scared. >> the boys in the home want to call italy home.

they are encouraged to continue their own traditions. >> friday at the mosque is important for the young men. also so they can talk to other young men, many in the same situation. this 17-year-old is one them. he is living in an outsided reception center. and remembers his trip vividly. >> i don't know how to scribe it. it's like journey to death. the boat was overloaded and the water is coming up. >> under italian law, unaccompanied minors can stay in italy until we his honour 18 many escaped from detention centers. the boys don't know what the

future holds, buts surviving the journey and played in if a family home means they have been luckier than many. the israeli saul on the grip christopher gibson killed more than 2,000. many were wounded and a great majority were children. a charity arranged for some of those it receive specialised treatment in germany. >> a bad infection swells the bone in hamid's leg. ooen here there's a risk of amputation, but there's a better chance that he'll keep it leg. he's one of 42 palestinian children brought over by a charity. >> open fractures and wounds. amputations. loss of legs, arms and most of

them are critical ill children. >> it was a tough journey to europe. two died on the way into and through egypt in part because of delays. it's difficult for residents for gaza to travel, even in normal time. >> in 51 days of conflict, 3,000 died or were injured. few can receive the treatment in germany. the children's charity is peace village and worked for years treating children in war zones. the gaza kids eat and play with children from other conflicts. you have to wonder what scars are unseen in the mind. this boy lost some use of his hands. he lost more. his family was gathered in a room when a bomb hit the building. they cleared the ruins and

another bomb landed killing two members of his family, no way that will happen here. >> translation: everyone here is lovely and they play with us. i have a lot of friends. >> a treatment regiment is revised with the expectation that they will not be able to come to germany again. the indian prime minister narendra modi is on his first official visit for the u.s., talking about business and investment. thousands of indian americans are expected to be at nobodying's madison square gardens. kristen saloomey has more. the indian prime minister's visit to the united states has reason to celebrate. to say that this family are modi supporters is an under statement. >> we whim him. we are excited to see him. >> patel's father spend

seven months in india campaigning for modi, whose pledge to lift regulations raised expectations. ahead of his meeting with the u.s. president obama. >> we need excellent relationship between the u.s. and indian government. it help india living in america, it helps india living in india. >> indians make up 1% of the population in the united states. in a group they are a successful bunch. the average household of indian americans exceeds that of others. many are hoping that better relations between the united states and india will further elevate their status. >> it's a remarkable turn around for the indian prime minister who asked in new york to cheering crowds. he was barred from setting foot

in the u.s., over accusation he did little to stop riots in gooujar at when he was chief executive. 2,000 muslims were killed in the violence. this person is from the south-east asian collective. she started an online campaign protesting the visit. >> it's not just about the drives, but it relates an ideology. this is a hindu nation, and muslims are coming from the outside. they have been there for thousands of years. on friday a federal court summoned modi to respond to a lawsuit. the move is largely symbolic and unlikely to get in the way of business between the two countries. >> they love a debate, but how do you define the indian middle class. it's a vast consumer market. that is what has been tempting

to a lot of american investors. >> those investors are hoping the excitement in the indian community is matched in washington. ahead on the newshour - redefining masculinity. find out what south korea is the biggest market for male cosmetics. and don't cry for me argentina, how they were swept aside en route to a title.

. >> nearly a million people, mostly young men, leave tammicize stan to go to russia. they rely on the money. once they get there they send it home. many women are at a loss. it's wedding season in tajikistan. celebrations are in full swing. this groom returned from russia. once the pride is in at moment. he found community groups with a family warn of tough times for those left behind. >> migrant workers and russians go to the big cities and learn skills they are far from home. this is a big problem. particularly for those looking for the perfect partner.

this woman has been trying to find a husband for three years. with 80% of tajiks, mostly men, between the ages of 18 and 35 working in russia. mr right is hard to fun. >> all the good guys are working in russia, there aren't many men. the ones that are are not well educated and don't earn enough to raise a family. >> poverty and a lack of jobs force one in eight to leave the country. the shortage of grooms challenged the values of this conservative society. most families are aware of the draw packs of having one or more members working in countries like russia. many endure the changes of working in their homes, there's

little causes. long distance marriages are tough and end in divorce. last month this woman's husband abandoned her with a call from russia. it's hard for me. i'm sick and can't afford medical treatment. my husband is not supporting us. i can't afford my children. life would be harder. >> this is a season of love and ritual. life as a migrant workers's life may not be easy. they are praying distance doesn't come between the couple. >> sports time in the news, robyn here. we have seen a record set. the first man to complete a marathon under 2 and a half.

shaving three seconds off last year's record, finishing in 2 hours, 2 minutes and 57 seconds. second police. to emanuel. finishing faster than last year's best time. >> feeling good. i'm very happy. >> previous record holder saying he has been paying tribute. one year ago i was proud to carry the name of world record holder. he mentions his focus is on the new york marathon, and the world record will be his again. ethiopia's women were the strongest at the berlin marathon. they took first and second. that leading the coverage on the website.

"eva bee's jambore "eva bee's jamboree" -- al jazeera/sport. the ryder cup. europe is leading 10-6 and need four points to win. the united states 14 and a half to wrestle the trophy from them. >> col open beaten. mario scored in the 19th minute. put ahead. after the breaks, things were worse for the homeside. an own goal scored. bayern tending their lead -- extending their lead by 14 points. >> valentia replaced at the top of the la liga. val ep shia down to third.

action on sunday. a return to the stop of the table. they node to beat real socio bad. seven goals. an early result. a 3-game losing stream finished. >> the semmes fear ruggly -- sfems fear title has been decided. new zealand's wrapping up their title beating argentina city. the bonus point enough for the all blacks to ensure they will be best in the semmes fear again. they'll play the springboks christopher gibson on saturday. >> i'm pleased with the way we placed. we had to win in many different ways because of the weather and the opposition playing as as well as they have. >> tennis, a us open loss behind him, the malaysian open title

claimed. benatar led by a break of serve maintained a lead. schickory taking the final 7-6, 6-4, adding to victories in memphis and barcelona. the oakland athletics missed a chance to clix the wildcard spot. donaldson belted home a home run over the fence. texas pulling ahead. scoring 5-2. oakland managed to come back. final score 5-4. >> the minnesota defeating detroit tigers. ending their hopes. >> escabar starred for the

visitors. six rbis. >> a box hitting the beech. 250 teenagers calming out violence. we have this report. >> reporter: it's winter and windy in cape town. a warm up is necessary. after a quick jog, it's time to warm up the spirits. this is one of the instructors at waive for change. teaching them to surf. they may not have the gear. tore many, this is the first time someone showed an interest. >> the kids here are involved in violence, they face the challenge of the waves, we let them search free. it's a chance to teach them to

avoid h.i.v. it's a wholistic approach to education. now that the lesson is over, it's time to put it into practice. some diagram of one abeing good enough to compeat on the world tour. everyone is having gun. the waves per change investment paid off, keeping him off the street, out of the trouble. >> i have been learning to serve and learning life vessels. and sharing if i have a problem. >> reporter: the cold is feting to everywhere, it's time to go home. the wetsuit is gone, the salt sticks, a reminder thattery day he's helping people with lessons that are valuable in and out of the water. that's your sport.

>> thank you very much. take a look at this. made in south korea, they spend more on cosmetics can men from any other country. about a billion last year. sales have been going up since 2005. they are known for being matt roe. where are things changing. harry fawcett reports from seoul. >> this man is serious about his appearance. hardly surprising for the male beauty editor of a men's magazine. he's far from alone. south korea is the biggest market for cos mettics. it's more than due gill gens, it's a way in his life. i have products in the office, in the car. basic skin care is important.

you need to provide moisturizer if your skin is dry. >> he is a man that mission visits. it's a mix of laser therapy. 30-40% of customers are men. they'd get table massages. >> seen men are the biggest consumers of product, spending millions. >> at the heart of this is a paradox. see jp men have taken to cosmetics like no others, despite being macho and tough. >> reporter: when theory is they have to try harder for the women. who are likely to marry on the

wishes of their personalities. >> previously it was a taboo, now it's a virtue, seen as a demonstration of good sense and a social and economic symbol. >> if you look, you can find male grooming down the old-fashioned way. that man has been cutting hair for 45 years. changing taste means the barber shop business is in decline. >> maybe some day we can bring back masculinity as before. perhaps in five for 10 years people will come back to the barber shop. >> for now she'll focus on the middle age and up and hope the men tire. >> middle aged, harry. that's it from me in the news

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