Monthly Archives: April 2018
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‘Wolfman’ Washington’s album is deeply New Orleans
Inside a New Orleans studio, Walter “Wolfman” Washington takes a sip of his drink, puts the glass down — ice cubes percussively chinking — and strums ... -
A new book of short fiction by Lionel Shriver
If Lionel Shriver weren’t such a terrific writer, she might have had a glorious career as a sociologist. In her latest book, “Property,” she explores a ... -
Venue for Koreas summit a symbol of division
Today’s summit between the leaders of North and South Korea will occur at a border littered with mines and laced with barbed wire, a Cold War ... -
The Hessian Mountains
Possessing merely 462ha of vineyards (source: Deutscher Wein Statistik 2017 by Deutsches Weininstitut), Hessische Bergstraße is the smallest of Germany’s 13 wine regions by both hectarage ... -
Food & Beverage | Coast to introduce new menu
Taking inspiration from America’s relaxed West Coast lifestyle, award-winning Chef Graham Elliot cooks up a variety of contemporary dishes that capture the spirit of California and ... -
IFFAM | Chen Kaige to serve as int’l jury president
Chinese filmmaker Chen Kaige has agreed to serve as international jury president at the third edition of the International Film Festival & Awards – Macao later ... -
Football | Benfica efforts not enough to beat 4.25SC
Benfica de Macau football club lost 0-2 against North Korea’s 4.25 Sports Club yesterday evening in match four (of six) of the group stage for the ... -
EU report calls for greater commitment to democracy
The European Commission of the European Union has adopted the latest annual report to the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on political and economic ... -
New gallery pledges to present art with no restrictions
A new art space in the city officially opened earlier this month, kicking off with a photo exhibition, Fukushima. Cora Si, former curator of the Ox Warehouse ... -
Top MSAR officials receive ‘training’ in Beijing
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng Tuesday met with senior officials and the prosecutor general of the MSAR to discuss matters including the “comprehensive and accurate implementation” ... -
Pousada de São Tiago expansion project moves forward
The expansion of the Pousada de São Tiago Hotel, located in Barra, unveiled back in 2014, has received the green light from authorities and will soon ... -
Health Bureau issues alert to avoid measles affected areas
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a warning regarding a measles outbreak in Okinawa, Japan, which has also affected Taiwan. The SSM informed that it is ... -
Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow
The 29th Macao Arts Festival (MAF) kicks off tomorrow with an opening ceremony at 7.40 p.m. in the lobby of the Macau Cultural Centre. With the ... -
Gaming | Wynn Resorts’ new CEO scales back his predecessors’ projects
Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s new chief executive officer said he’s pulling back on some of the projects begun by founder and predecessor Steve Wynn, including a lake ... -
Macau operations drive Wynn’s revenue growth
Wynn Resorts Ltd. has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2018, which show that its operating revenue rose more than 20 percent over ... -
Briefs | Chong Sai pharmacy to temporarily close
The Chong Sai Pharmacy, said to be Sun Yat Sen’s former workplace and currently operating as a museum, will temporarily close to the public in order ... -
Gaming | Just as Atlantic City stems bleeding, competition comes calling
Four nights of Beyonce failed to ignite lasting buzz for Revel, the USD2.4 billion Atlantic City casino that flopped after little more than two years. Now ... -
Corporate Bits | MGM organizes session to enhance gastronomic development
An exchange session has taken place, organized by MGM, between the Task Group for the Promotion of Gastronomy and Cultural Industries of The Committee of Cultural ... -
Africa | Smaller lusophone countries economies grow above average
São Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, the three smallest Portuguese-speaking African economies, are expected to see economic growth in 2018 well above the ... -
Angola’s net international reserves continue to fall
Angola’s net international reserves were the lowest since April 2017, totaling USD12.839 billion, down 1.69 percent compared to $13.06 billion recorded in January, according to statistics ... -
Brazil is the main supplier of pork to China
Brazil has become the main supplier of pork to China, said Ricardo Santin, vice president of markets for the Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA), adding ... -
Belt & Road | Chinese automaker plans electric car production in South Africa
A state-owned Chinese automaker announced plans to produce electric vehicles in South Africa, highlighting the growing role of the world’s largest auto market in a technology ... -
Backlash sparked over pressure to stop student #MeToo
Before Yue Xin became a central figure in China’s burgeoning movement against sexual harassment, she recorded herself singing a revamped version of the 1960s pop classic ... -
Strait Diplomacy | Beijing says further steps ready to target Taiwan independence
China is prepared to take further steps to counter perceived moves by self-ruling Taiwan toward formal independence following recent war games aimed at intimidating the island’s ... -
Myanmar | Forgotten Kachin conflict intensifies in the north
On the front lines, the army is pounding rebels with airstrikes and artillery. In the displacement camps, terrified civilians are building bomb shelters of sandbags and ... -
Koreas | Trump calls Kim open, honorable as summit planning goes on
President Donald Trump said Kim Jong Un wants a historic, high-stakes meeting as soon as possible and suggested the North Korean dictator has been “very open” ... -
Canada | Toronto van attack suspect may have felt anger against women
A chilling Facebook message posted before a van plowed onto a crowded Toronto sidewalk has raised the possibility the suspect in the attack nursed grudges against ... -
USA | Waffle House suspect’s ex-bosses asked FBI to keep, help him
The co-owner of a Colorado crane company where the suspect in a deadly weekend shooting at a Nashville restaurant once worked said she had urged federal ... -
Offbeat | US filmmaker Martin Scorsese wins Spain’s Asturias art prize
American filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been awarded Spain’s Princess of Astorias award for the arts, with the jury describing him as an uncontested major figure of ... -
This Day in History | 1984 – Reagan arrives in China
The US President, Ronald Reagan, has landed in China at the start of a six-day visit – the first by an American president since Nixon in ... -
Football | Champions: League Salah magic leads Liverpool to 5-2 win over Roma in semis
Mohamed Salah looked to the ground and held up his hands, almost apologizing for the sheer beauty of his goals. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp laughed to ... -
World briefs
INDONESIA A newly drilled unregulated oil well in western Indonesia exploded into flames early yesterday, burning 18 people to death and injuring dozens of others. MALAYSIA ... -
The Buzz | Spanish politician resigns over theft and degree scandals
A top politician for Spain’s ruling party has resigned as the head of the Madrid region, opening a new crisis for the conservative government of Prime ... -
Indian court jails spiritual guru for life in rape case
An Indian court found a high-profile spiritual guru guilty of raping a teenage female devotee in 2013 and sentenced him to life in prison. The verdict ... -
Girl About Globe | Meg’s Legs. A Guts or Garters dilemma
There’s a Royal controversy striking not at the heart of Buckingham Palace, but a bit further down, in the gusset. ‘Meghan Markle bucks Royal protocol by ...
