Yearly Archives: 2019
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Exclusive | Undercover spy exposed in NYC was one of many
When mysterious operatives lured two cybersecurity researchers to meetings at luxury hotels over the past two months, it was an apparent bid to discredit their research ... -
This Day in History | 1954: New authority for atomic energy
A new body has been established to control the production and development of atomic energy in the UK. The Atomic Energy Authority Bill was introduced in ... -
Offbeat | Troopers: Teen arrested for taking control of Alaska flight
Authorities say a 16-year-old boy was arrested after he briefly gained control of a small aircraft during a short commercial flight over western Alaska. KYUK-AM reports ... -
Football | Real Madrid enjoying winning run as Champions League returns
Three-time defending champion Real Madrid appears to have hit its stride again just in time for the return of the Champions League. The knockout stages begin ... -
The Buzz | Benfica scores 10, breaks decades-old record
Benfica became the first team since 1965 to score 10 goals in a Portuguese top-flight match as they thrashed struggling Nacional. The Lisbon giants, who moved ... -
Iranians mark anniversary of victory day in 1979 revolution
Waving Iranian flags, chanting “Death to America” and burning U.S. and Israeli flags, hundreds of thousands of people poured out onto the streets across Iran yesterday, ... -
World Briefs
CHINA Concerns about potentially HIV-tainted blood products produced by a state-backed company, followed by conflicting information from regulators, is undermining confidence in mainland’s drug industry as ... -
Our Desk | Forecasts for a ‘Pig’ Year
To start with, I must say that my knowledge on topics such as astrology, horoscopes, the zodiac and similar things is absolutely null. In fact, my ... -
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 – edition no. 3226
* Casino stocks higher on strong CNY tourism * Cinemateque to show Almodóvar retrospective * Under the influence * Judge Song to chair CE election committee * ... -
Crime | Dispute ends in brawl, 1 arrested
A man was caught on video wielding a knife while chasing two others down a street, as shown in footage posted on a social media network. The ... -
CNY tourist numbers over MGTO’s expectations
The total number of visitor arrivals for the 2019 Chinese New Year holiday had already exceeded last year’s figures, with nearly 1.4 million tourists recorded visiting ... -
Ask the Vet | Kennel training a puppy
Kennel training a puppy can be an easy task if done correctly. Be patient with your puppy until he is excited to spend time in his kennel. ... -
Gaming tycoon hospitalized | Relatives say Stanley Ho’s health condition is not serious
Ina Chan, Stanley Ho’s third wife, dismissed reports that the casino tycoon has been admitted to intensive care, as reported by several media outlets. According to ... -
Domestic violence | Recovering victim has MOP 1.8m in medical expenses
Authorities have issued an update on the condition of a 31-year-old woman who was the victim of a domestic violence case in July 2018. According to ... -
Alexis Tam meets Portuguese Minister of Education
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam met with Portuguese Minister of Education Tiago Brandão Rodrigues last week. Topics discussed during the Lisbon meeting included ... -
Wong Sio Chak not considering running for CE
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said that he has never considered running in the next Chief Executive (CE) election, according to media reports. During the ... -
Boxing | ‘The Macau Kid’ to fight in Hainan
Local boxer Ng Kuok Kun, most popularly known as KK or “The Macau Kid,” is set to fight in Hainan in February, with a sponsorship from ... -
Second CNY parade held yesterday
Following a parade to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 7, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a second float parade in the northern district ... -
Banks issued 1.3m credit cards by end of December
The number of personal credit cards issued by local banks rose to over 1.3 million by the end of December 2018, as both credit card turnover ... -
Environment | Single-use plastic bag charge legislation expected in 2019
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) expects to complete legislation for a bill related to charging for single-use plastic shopping bags this year. Director of DSPA Raymond ... -
Emirates to fill pilot gap with exodus from Etihad, Norwegian
Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul airline, may feed its appetite for new pilots with recruits from ailing neighbor Etihad Airways and cash-strapped discounter Norwegian Air Shuttle ... -
Gaming | US: Live from Caesars Palace: Sports betting will get TV spotlight
Turner Broadcasting, the cable-TV giant behind CNN, TBS and TNT, plans to put a broadcast studio right inside the sportsbook at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, ... -
Pilot strike at Taiwan’s China Airlines drags into 3rd day
A strike among pilots at Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines dragged into a third day yesterday, resulting in further flight cancellations. There was no immediate word of ... -
US ambassador: ‘Unlawful’ arrests of Canadians deemed unacceptable
The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Saturday her country is “deeply concerned” about China’s “unlawful” detention of two Canadians. Ambassador Kelly Craft said in a statement ... -
Turkey urges Beijing to respect Uighur rights, close camps
Turkey has called China’s treatment of its minority Uighurs “a great cause of shame for humanity.” In a statement Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said ... -
US | Fentanyl sanctions bill announced before China talks
The Senate’s top Democrat is introducing legislation to “hold China accountable” and sanction laboratories and other traffickers who export fentanyl to the United States. The bill, ... -
CNY | 13 killed in highway accidents amid travel rush
Accidents on icy highways in central China left at least 13 dead and dozens injured this weekend as millions of families were heading home from the ... -
Thailand puzzles over political surprises from royals
A Thai political party swore loyalty to the king after its stunning decision to nominate the monarch’s sister as its candidate for prime minister backfired when the ... -
Woman acquitted of blasphemy still can’t leave Pakistan
A Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row in Pakistan has been transferred from a secret location near the capital to ... -
South Korea, US sign cost-sharing deal for American troops
South Korea and the United States struck a new deal Sunday that increases Seoul’s contribution for the cost of the American military presence on its soil, ... -
Indonesia | Gov’t sees USD1.6b windfall from halal labeling rule
Indonesia is set to make halal labeling mandatory for consumer products and services this year with the government assuming greater control of the certifying process from ... -
US | Trump’s Year 3 aims for dramatic sequels to rival originals
As US President Donald Trump prepares to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for a second time, he’s out to replicate the suspenseful buildup, make-or-break stakes ... -
Turkey | Death toll at Istanbul building collapse reaches 21
Turkey’s interior minister says the death toll from a collapsed apartment building in Istanbul has risen to 21. Minister Suleyman Soylu spoke late Saturday, saying those ... -
Spain takes an economic gamble on an unprecedented wage hike
Spain is embarking on a major economic experiment: A 22 percent jump in the minimum wage that’s ignited a high-stakes debate about how it will impact ... -
Report | Some Finnish troops helped to kill Jews in WWII
An Israeli Holocaust historian yesterday praised Finnish authorities for publishing a report concluding that the country’s volunteer battalion, which served with Nazi Germany’s Waffen-SS, took part ...
