Banners are hung along a street in Hanoi to welcome the 13th National Party Congress. Photo: Vietnam News Agency A street in Hanoi is decked out in flags to prepare for the 13th National Party Congress. Photo: Vietnam News Agency A roundabout is decorated to mark the 13th National Party Congress in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam News Agency Flowers are placed in front of the headquarters of the Party Committee, People’s Committee, and People’s Council in Dong Da District, Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam News Agency Banners are placed in front of the National Convention Center in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam News Agency An overpass is decked out in flags to prepare for the 13th National Party Congress in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam News Agency A street in Hanoi is decked out in flags to prepare for the 13th National Party Congress. Photo: Vietnam News Agency A banner marking the 91st founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam News Agency Like us on … [Read more...] about Hanoi ready for 13th National Party Congress
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Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States — live updates
US election: How much power does the US president have? Ultimate control If a president misuses the office or commits a crime, the House of Representatives can start impeachment proceedings. This has happened three times over the course of American history, but no one was convicted in the end. However, Congress has an ace up its sleeve: Since it's responsible for approving the budget, it can cut off the nation's cash flow. But citizens may not be happy about this! … [Read more...] about Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States — live updates
Biden keen to promote a strong America united
On January 20, Biden will officially take responsibility for steering the country through a batch of crises more intense than any that faced by recent predecessors. “It’s bigger than his presidency – it’s going to take a generation working on all this,” said Rahm Emanuel, President Obama’s former chief of staff. “Biden will take the first steps, but you don’t deal with 20 years of change in a week or two. This is a generation’s worth of work.” … [Read more...] about Biden keen to promote a strong America united
Hanoi’s police begin task of ensuring security for National Party Congress
He suggested Hanoi police further intensify inspections and urge those on duty to fully perform their tasks. Synchronous measures for ensuring security must be implemented to guarantee the congress is a success, he emphasised. According to Deputy Minister of Public Security Bui Van Nam, Hanoi’s police force should pay special attention to understanding the ongoing situation to promptly detect, prevent, and disable any and all conspiracies and activities by hostile and reactionary forces and other crimes during the congress. Hanoi’s police have already set up a command committee for protecting the 13th National Party Congress and security working groups to serve the command over and management of security work. It has also worked closely with units under the Ministry of Public Security in assigning specific responsibilities, positions, and tasks to each unit./. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s police begin task of ensuring security for National Party Congress
Flagging Interest: 200,000 Flags Replace People on National Mall for Biden Inauguration
Echoing the “America United” theme chosen for inauguration week, the display features 191,500 U.S. flags and 56 pillars of light, the latter chosen to symbolise every U.S. state and territory, according to the Presidential Inaugural Committee. … [Read more...] about Flagging Interest: 200,000 Flags Replace People on National Mall for Biden Inauguration
