Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Updated 6:44 pm PDT, Monday, June 17, 2019 FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, former Honolulu deputy city prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, left, and her husband, ex-police chief Louis Kealoha, right, walk into federal court in Honolulu. In the midst of Hawaii's largest corruption trial, a judge is allowing an additional attorney to represent a former Honolulu prosecutor accused of using her police chief husband's job to frame her uncle. Monday, June 17, 2019, marks the 13th day of trial against Katherine and Louis Kealoha and current and former officers. The judge appointed taxpayer-funded lawyers for the Kealohas after reviewing financial records that show they can't afford lawyers. less FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, former Honolulu deputy city prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, left, and her husband, ex-police chief Louis Kealoha, right, walk into federal court in Honolulu. In the midst ... more … [Read more...] about Judge lets an additional lawyer represent Hawaii couple
Concert features excerpts from musical Adventures of a Cricket
Tenor Đào Mác will perform in a concert featuring excerpts from the musical Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký (The Adventure of a Cricket) at the HCM City Opera House on June 23. Photo courtesy of HBSO HCM CITY – A concert featuring excerpts from the musical Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký (The Adventure of a Cricket) will be presented at the Opera House on June 23. The musical is co-written by composer Vũ Việt Anh and coductor Trần Nhật Minh based on the well-known Vietnamese children’s book of the same name by late writer Tô Hoài published in 1941. It tells the adventures of a cricket that leaves his nest to travel and discover the world. He learns new things and experiences with the help of many insects and animals. Anh, who was musically trained in New Zealand, composed the music and wrote the libretto for the work. Anh is popular among local music fans with pop songs like Dòng … [Read more...] about Concert features excerpts from musical Adventures of a Cricket
Press photo exhibition to celebrate revolutionary journalism
Hanoians welcome the national football team home after winning a regional football cup last year. Photo courtesy of the exhibition organiser HÀ NỘI A press photo exhibition featuring significant events in Việt Nam in recent years opened yesterday in central Hà Nội. The second edition of Dấu Ấn(Imprint) has been organised by the Hà Nội Press Photo Club to celebrate the 94th anniversary of Việt Nam Revolutionary Press Day, which falls on Friday. About 100 pictures are on display. Photos about this year’s historical US-DPRK Summit in Hà Nội, the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum in Đà Nẵng and the swearing in ceremony of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng as President feature prominently. The exhibition also includes images telling tales of Việt Nam's recent international … [Read more...] about Press photo exhibition to celebrate revolutionary journalism
The Latest: Combat vets possible jurors in Navy SEAL trial
Updated 6:16 pm PDT, Monday, June 17, 2019 FILE - In this Thursday, May 30, 2019, file photo, Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher leaves a military courtroom on Naval Base San Diego with his wife, Andrea Gallagher, in San Diego. Edward Gallagher, who has been charged with allegedly killing an Islamic State prisoner in his care and attempted murder for the shootings of two Iraq civilians in 2017, is scheduled to go on trial Monday, June 17, 2019. less FILE - In this Thursday, May 30, 2019, file photo, Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher leaves a military courtroom on Naval Base San Diego with his wife, Andrea Gallagher, in San Diego. Edward ... more Photo: Julie Watson, AP Photo: Julie Watson, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this … [Read more...] about The Latest: Combat vets possible jurors in Navy SEAL trial
U.S., Iran move closer to a flashpoint after tanker attacks
Matthew Lee Associated Press Published 9:30 PM EDT Jun 17, 2019 Washington – The U.S. and Iran edged toward a flashpoint Monday as Tehran announced it was breaking compliance with the accord that keeps it from making nuclear weapons and the Trump administration followed by ordering 1,000 more troops to the Middle East. The Pentagon said the deployment includes security forces and troops for additional surveillance and intelligence gathering in the region. While the number is small, it represents an escalation of U.S. military might aimed at deterring Iran and calming allies worried that transit through key shipping lanes could be in jeopardy. Tehran’s announcement earlier Monday means it could soon start to enrich uranium to just a step away from weapons-grade levels, challenging President Donald Trump’s assurances to allies that the U.S. withdrawal from the deal last year made the world a safer place. The developments are bound to inflame tensions in the … [Read more...] about U.S., Iran move closer to a flashpoint after tanker attacks