the russian kendo federation invited them to train together. the students have had difficulty securing a training facility since the march 11th earthquake and tsunami. >> translator: i appreciate the opportunity the russian people have given us. i want to learn as much as i can. >> the group is scheduled to travel to eastern siberia where they'll join a camp with local kendo enthusiasts through sunday. >>> that is going to do it for now on "newsline." i'm yuko fukushima. we will be back at the top of the next hour. we will see you then. good-bye for now.