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PHOTO: Tourists are being evacuated from the seaside town - VN Express After the surprise appearance of 3 new Covid-19 cases, Vietnam officials announced they are evacuating 80,000 people from the central coastal city of Da Nang, mostly tourists. Any festive activities, celebrations, religious ceremonies, sports activities and crowded events in public places, stadiums and large venues are now banned. “The evacuation will take at least four days with domestic airlines operating approximately 100 flights daily from Danang to 11 Vietnamese cities.” Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has re-issued a stay-at-order for the entire city, a restriction that had been lifted back in April after the country had successfully suppressed the first wave of the virus. Related news ICC issues war crimes arrest warrant for Putin 14 hours ago Over 50% of Gen Z in Asia, and world, suffers with poor mental health 2 days ago 2 residents have been … [Read more...] about Vietnam evacuates 80,000 following 3 new Covid-19 cases in Da Nang

From left, actor Lee Da-hae and singer Se7en [SCREEN CAPTURE] Actor Lee Da-hae and singer Se7en will tie the knot on May 6, the couple announced on their individual social media accounts on Monday. “It’s been eight years since we started our relationship, so perhaps this isn’t such surprising news,” Lee said on her social media account. “But I don’t know why I’m so shy […] after a long relationship, we have promised to tie the knot in May.” “It would be a great joy for us if we can get married with your love and blessings,” said the actor. Singer Se7en also uploaded a statement earlier today. “2023 marks my 20-year anniversary since my debut […] I thank you all for the support,” said Se7en, whose real name is Choi Dong-wook. “I have promised my girlfriend, Lee Da-hae, who has shared the highs and lows of the past eight years with me and always embraced me with love, to get married,” said the singer. The couple officially announced their relationship in 2016 after both … [Read more...] about Se7en, Lee Da-hae to get married on May 6

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Top House Republicans sent a letter to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Monday demanding he testify about his investigation into former President Donald Trump’s role in an apparent hush money payment made to a porn star in the final days of the 2016 campaign, which the GOP paints as a politically motivated probe relying on an untested legal theory ahead of his potential indictment. Key Facts The letter called the investigation an “unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority,” claiming the DA’s office has spent years looking for an excuse to charge Trump and has now settled on a “novel legal theory untested anywhere in the country.” Trump predicted over the weekend he will be indicted Tuesday for allegedly orchestrating a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her from publicly disclosing an alleged affair between the two—Bragg could claim the payment was an illegal political … [Read more...] about House GOP Demands Manhattan DA Testify Over Trump Criminal Probe: ‘Unprecedented Abuse Of Prosecutorial Authority’

Se7en and Lee Da-hae. Image: Instagram/@leedahey4eva Korean actress Lee Da-hae and singer Se7en announced that they will be getting married this coming May 6, after being in a relationship for eight years. The celebrity couple confirmed their upcoming wedding on their respective Instagram accounts on Monday, March 20, flaunting their love for each other through a series of elegant prenup photos. “This might not be a big surprise to everyone since we’ve been dating for eight years, but I’m not sure why I feel so shy. I guess I was so worried about how to tell you about this,” Da-hae began on Instagram. “This coming May, we promised to develop our long-time relationship into marriage.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leedahae (@leedahey4eva) The “My Girl” star admitted that while she’s used to calling Se7en her boyfriend, she promised that she would be a supportive wife to her partner. “I’m still … [Read more...] about ‘My Girl’ star Lee Da-hae, Korean singer Se7en to wed on May 6

Weeks into his new job as Manhattan district attorney last year, Alvin Bragg faced a firestorm: Two senior prosecutors heading the office’s four-year investigation of Donald Trump wanted an immediate indictment of the former president. Bragg told them the case wasn’t ready. The men quit in frustration, and it quickly spread that Bragg was abandoning the Trump investigation. It was a disastrous start to Bragg’s tenure at One Hogan Place. A year after that momentous decision, the 49-year-old Harlem native is poised to become the first prosecutor to file criminal charges against Trump, which will turn him into a hero for the former president’s foes and a target of hatred for millions of Trump supporters. Trump has already decried the investigation as a political witch hunt, labeling Bragg, who is Black, a “racist” and urging his supporters to protest any attempt to arrest and prosecute him. New York City is already bracing for what would be an unprecedented and tense … [Read more...] about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, a ‘careful lawyer,’ poised to bring charges against Trump

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the Manhattan district attorney behind former President Donald Trump’s potential indictment should be arrested. Trump announced Saturday he would likely be arrested on Tuesday over a case before District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The investigation relates to alleged payouts to porn star Stormy Daniels. Authorities allege that Trump falsified business records to reimburse his former lawyer Michael Cohen for allegedly paying Daniels hush money. Paul took aim at Bragg in a tweet. “A Trump indictment would be a disgusting abuse of power. The DA should be put in jail,” Paul tweeted. (RELATED: McCarthy Gets Testy With Reporter Over Question About Trump Arrest) A Trump indictment would be a disgusting abuse of power. The DA should be put in jail. — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 21, 2023 Meanwhile senior House Republicans have called on Bragg to provide all documents and communications involving his investigation … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Says Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Should Be In Jail

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A suspicious white powder was discovered inside an envelope Friday at the Manhattan district attorney’s office, a New York police spokesperson told Forbes , which has been the site of an ongoing grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump. Key Facts The powder was found in the mail room of the DA’s office at 80 Centre Street, according to the New York Daily News and ABC News . The envelope was reportedly marked “Alvin”—suggesting it was intended for District Attorney Alvin Bragg—and around 1 p.m was opened by someone in the mail room, who was not exposed. The letter read: “ALVIN: I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!” according to NBC News , which reported that the FBI is now investigating. The situation was “immediately contained” and authorities later determined the powder was not dangerous, DA spokeswoman Danielle Filson said. It’s unclear if the powder’s … [Read more...] about Suspicious White Powder And Threat Sent To Manhattan DA As Possible Trump Indictment Looms

Eight Colorado district attorneys released detailed data about their operations Thursday in an attempt to be more transparent with the public amid broader criticism of racial disparities in and distrust of the U.S. criminal justice system. The data offers a look at the inner workings of Colorado’s prosecutors in unprecedented detail, with researchers tracking 55 different aspects of prosecution, ranging from charging and bond decisions to sentencing to how long cases take to be resolved. “For too long and too often, the justice system feels like a black box of information,” 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner said during a news conference Thursday. “…That changes today.” The data is presented publicly in online dashboards — collected at data.dacolorado.org — for each of the eight offices that participated in the research project, which was funded by an $882,000 grant from the Microsoft Justice Reform Institute. The research was carried out by the University of Denver’s … [Read more...] about Black, Hispanic people more likely to be held in jail before conviction, according to Colorado DA data

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Republicans decrying Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation into former President Donald Trump as a politically motivated stunt have sought to exploit the Democratic prosecutor’s links to billionaire George Soros, who for years has been the subject of conspiracies that tie his philanthropic ventures to issues demonized by the right. Key Facts GOP lawmakers, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), are among the Republicans who have claimed that Bragg took millions of dollars from Soros, while criticizing Bragg’s investigation into hush-money payments made on Trump’s behalf during the 2016 presidential election. Trump has also mentioned Soros in criticizing Bragg’s investigation, calling him “a highly controversial, George Soros backed District Attorney” and claiming he “received in EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS” from Soros in a series … [Read more...] about GOP Leans Into George Soros Conspiracies In Targeting Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

From top left clockwise, actors Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Hee-won, Shin Hyeon-seung, Bae Da-bin and Lee Sang-yi [EACH AGENCY] Disney+ original series “Han River Police” starring Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Hee-won, Lee Sang-yi and Bae Da-bin will be released in the second half of this year, the streaming service announced Monday. “Han River Police” will tell the story of a police force that patrols the Han River in Seoul. Kwon, a household name in Korea for roles in films and dramas such as the hit romantic comedy “My Tutor Friend” (2003), “Stairway to Heaven” (2003), “Once Upon a Time in High School” (2004) and “Almost Love” (2006), will take the lead role of Han Du-jin, a policeman with a temper who is part of the Han River patrol squad. Kim, another veteran actor with roles in films such as “The Beauty Inside” (2015) and “Missing” (2016), will take on the role opposite Kwon as Lee Chun-seok. Kwon’s and Kim’s characters are expected to bring a comedic chemistry to “Han River Police,” … [Read more...] about Disney+ original series ‘Han River Police’ set for release in second half