IMF raises forecast for Japan’s economy this year

The International Monetary Fund sees Japan’s economy growing faster than previously expected this year, citing a boost from the stimulus package unveiled last month by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The IMF

Myanmar probe: Security forces likely committed war crimes

An independent commission established by Myanmar’s government has concluded there are reasons to believe that security forces committed war crimes in counterinsurgency operations that led more than 700,000 members of

Thailand | Opposition Party accused of illuminati links faces break up

Thailand’s second-biggest opposition party faces possible dissolution today in a court case that could spur more pro-democracy protests against a military-backed government. The Constitutional Court will rule on a petition that

Sri Lanka to treat war-missing as dead, issue certificates

Sri Lanka’s president has decided that tens of thousands of people still missing from the country’s quarter-century civil war will be formally declared dead and death certificates will be issued,

EU won’t recommend banning Huawei in upcoming 5G risk rules

The European Union won’t explicitly ban Huawei Technologies Co. or other 5G equipment vendors when the bloc unveils guidelines for member states to mitigate security risks. The EU will unveil a

EU sets up $998 million budget for humanitarian aid

The European Union has set up a 900 million euro ($998 million) budget to help countries hit by humanitarian crises, with Africa getting the largest share of the money. The EU

This Day in History | 1992 UN threatens Libya with sanctions

The United Nations has ordered Libya to surrender intelligence agents accused of the Lockerbie and French airliner bombings. The 15-nation Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging Libya ‘’immediately to provide

Offbeat | Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy

The Avengers may have gained a canine sidekick after a North Carolina family’s dog gave birth to a bright green puppy named “Hulk.” Gypsy, a white shepherd owned by Haywood County

Experts say Vincent van Gogh self-portrait is genuine

After years of doubts about its authenticity, experts in Amsterdam have confirmed that a Vincent van Gogh self-portrait was indeed painted by the Dutch master as he recovered in a

Setién rekindles Barcelona’s passing style in first game

Coach Quique Setién only needed one match to leave his mark on Barcelona. Barcelona set season highs for ball possession and passes in a 1-0 win over Granada on Sunday, Setién’s

Super Bowl a tossup at legal sports books

Even the bookies are having a problem figuring out a favorite in the Super Bowl. Odds opened at pick ‘em Sunday at many Las Vegas sports books, though the Kansas City

The Buzz | Bangladesh court sentences five ex-cops to death for killing

A Bangladesh court sentenced five former police officials to death yesterday for opening fire on a motorcade of then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina 31 years ago, killing 24 of her

Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence

Google’s chief executive called yesterday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the technology brings benefits but also “negative consequences.” Sundar Pichai’s comments come as

World Briefs

IRAN‘s top diplomat has cancelled his trip and will not be attending the Davos Forum, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said yesterday amid a crisis with Washington and disputes with Europe

Our Desk | Museums

If I were a Macau resident, thinking about the good for my hometown, Macau, I would have so much to worry about this city’s “sustainability” because of the protection it

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 – edition no. 3458

• Lawmaker Sulu Sou is at the center of another heated exchange in the Legislative Assembly after trading verbal blows with Secretary Wong Sio Chak on the topic of undercover

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