EU Elections | Europe’s voters elect new parliament as nationalism mounts

Pivotal elections for the European Union parliament reached their climax yesterday as the last 21 nations went to the polls, with results to be announced in the

Gulf tensions | Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between its allies Iran, US

Iraq offered yesterday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehran’s nuclear

Offbeat | Police: Mystery man pulling emergency brakes on subways

New York City police have been searching for a person who has been intentionally pulling the emergency brakes on subway cars for no legitimate purpose. Police on

This Day in History | 1964 – Light goes out in India as Nehru dies

Jawaharlal Nehru, founder of modern India and its current prime minister, has died suddenly at the age of 74. He was taken ill in the early

Motorsports | Hamilton wins Monaco GP to extend lead over teammate Bottas

Lewis Hamilton won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his championship lead over Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. Hamilton struggled with grip in the

World briefs

CHINA A couple suspected of killing a man and dismembering his body in California has been arrested in China and returned to the United States to face

The Buzz | Noah’s ark owners seek compensation after heavy rains damage

In the Bible, the ark survived an epic flood. Yet the owners of Kentucky’s Noah’s ark attraction are demanding their insurance company bail them out after heavy rains

US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shiite tourist districts

For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shiite Islam’s holiest shrines, accepting whatever currency was offered

Rear Window | Wolf law in sheep’s clothing

Media organizations, and journalists, mainly through the Macau Portuguese and English Press Association (AIPIM), have of late been voicing a degree of concern about the freedom of expression

Monday, May 27, 2019 – edition no. 3297

* Thousands march in Tiananmen memorial • This year’s march has taken on additional significance as opposition to an extradition law amendment widely seen as dangerous * Ambrose So needs time to

Tennis | 3-time Grand Slam champion Kerber loses opener in Paris

Angelique Kerber won’t complete a career Grand Slam this year. Still hampered by a right ankle injury, the three-time Grand Slam winner lost in the first

Health | Influenza breakout infects 12 students

Twelve students from two primary school classes of the Colégio de Santa Rosa de Lima (English Section) have reportedly been infected by the Influenza virus, a statement

Briefs | Illegal gambling marketer caught at G2E

A 27-year-old man from the mainland was caught by the Judiciary Police at G2E Asia held at the Venetian Macao for promoting an online gambling website. The promotion

Tourism | Surging same-day visitors behind April growth

Visitor arrivals increased 15.9% year-on-year in April 2019 to top 3.43 million, according to the latest information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), led by a

Entertainment | Elēkrŏn to close in July

Studio City Macau’s entertainment show Elēkrŏn will halt its operations on July 21 – six months after its debut, the Times has learned. Dubbed as the “world’s first

Sports | Qualification races for Macau GP start this weekend

Drivers and their machines are ready to start another season of the Macau Touring Car Series (MTCS), which kicks off this weekend at Guangdong International Circuit (GIC)

Arts | Mr Ma & Son a reflection of East-meets-West curiosity

A stage adaptation of “Mr. Ma and Son”, a novel written by influential Chinese writer Lao She 90 years ago, will be performed at the Grand

Briefs | Urban planner opposes Sai Van Lake promenade

Urban planner Lam Iek Chit is opposed to a government proposal to build a wooden promenade along the coast of Sai Van Lake. In an interview with local

Environment | Analysis: What is being done to reduce,reuse, recycle?

It is truly an era of saving when in even places like Macau, restaurants and eateries are starting eco- friendly initiatives. A coffee

Hong Kong’s longest-serving CEO steps down as sons take over

David Li, the longest-serving chief executive officer of a major Hong Kong-listed company, is stepping down from the top position at Bank of East Asia Ltd.

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