Syria | Chemical weapons team kept from alleged attack site

Syrian and Russian authorities prevented independent investigators from going to the scene of a suspected chemical attack, the head of the chemical watchdog group said Monday, blocking international

France | Macron says EU must reform to fight rising nationalism

French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday urged the European Union to reform itself to offer better protection for its citizens in a world troubled by wars and

This Day in History | 1955 – Albert Einstein dies

Albert Einstein has died in hospital in Princeton, New Jersey, aged 76. The eminent scientist and originator of the theory of relativity was admitted to hospital three days ago

Football | Animal rights groups slam bear use at Russian match

Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match. The routine happened before a third-tier match Saturday

Exclusive | Morocco World Cup 2026 bid masks homosexuality ban

A FIFA task force arrived in Morocco yesterday to inspect a World Cup bid that obscures one potential impediment to hosting the 2026 soccer showpiece: Homosexuality

World briefs

MYANMAR President Win Myint has granted amnesty to more than 8,500 prisoners, including at least three dozen political prisoners. The amnesty was granted to 8,490 Myanmar citizens and 51 foreigners.

The Buzz | Trade fears weigh on outlook in export champ Germany

Fears about international trade disputes and the conflict in Syria have sent the economic outlook lower among investment professionals in Germany, the largest economy in the 19-country euro currency

What happens in Vegas | Two targeted in deadly shooting casino picnic

Police were searching yesterday for a man accused of opening fire on a picnic for a group of employees of a Las Vegas Strip casino-resort, killing

Animal Farm | As time goes by

Nine years ago, I wrote about the election of Chui Sai On as Chief Executive in which I said that it was necessary to “continue, improve, simplify, anticipate

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 – edition no. 3029

* Steve Wynn and ex-wife Elaine settle six-year litigation * CE with more questions than answers * Association wants blacklist * Macron: EU must reform   DOWNLOAD

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