Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown

Iranian security forces fired both live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting against the Islamic Republic’s initial denial that it shot down a Ukrainian jetliner,

Offbeat | FBI is trying to catch a “bad wig bandit” in North Carolina

The FBI is asking the public’s help in catching a so-called “bad wig bandit” who’s been robbing banks in North Carolina. The FBI said in a

This Day in History | 1994 – Duchess of Kent joins Catholic church

The Duchess of Kent has become the first member of the Royal Family to convert to Catholicism for more than 300 years. The duchess was received into the Catholic

‘Bullitt’ Mustang sells for $3.74 million at Florida auction

The Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT featured in the film “Bullitt” was sold last week at a Florida auction house for $3.74 million. The

Bye, Ricky Gervais: Poehler, Fey to host 2021 Golden Globes

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share host duties for the Golden Globes ceremony in 2021. Poehler herself shared the announcement at a TV critics

Football | Madrid beats Atlético in shootout, wins Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid beat Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout on Sunday to win the first edition of the new-look Spanish Super Cup that was held in Saudi

Motorbike racer Paulo Gonçalves dies during Dakar Rally

Portuguese motorbike rider Paulo Gonçalves died on the Dakar Rally after crashing in the Saudi Arabia desert on Sunday. He was 40. Gonçalves fell and

World briefs

AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN Severe winter weather has struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, with heavy snowfall, rains and flash floods that left at least 54 people dead,

The Buzz | Rio party launching countdown to Carnival ends in disorder

A massive celebration in Rio de Janeiro Sunday marking the start of the 50-day countdown to Brazil’s world famous Carnival was marred by tear gas, tossed bottles and clashes

Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada

Queen Elizabeth II agreed yesterday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time

Our Desk | Primacy of the wet market

I have not had the chance to congratulate my friends and acquaintances in the culinary industry, who have made the food industry of Macau what it currently is today.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 – edition no. 3453

• The move comes amid stiff competition from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge * Lotus Bridge to soon fall under Macau legal sovereignty * Wuhan coronavirus arrives in Bangkok * The gov’t is not

Local gov’t hits back at US Congress report on stifling democracy

An independent agency of the U.S. government has condemned the actions of the Macau government in the last year in what it describes as a stifling

Briefs | Asset evaluation main focus for subsidized housing applicants

Residents participating in the first subsidized housing explanation session focused their feedback in the valuation of assets criteria. Some were concerned about the valuation of real estate owned

Wuhan visitor in hospital isolation after pneumonia test

A mainland woman from Wuhan is still receiving isolated medical treatment at the public hospital, according to a statement released by the Health Bureau (SSM). As

Higher education | UM plans to admit 1,500 local students in 2020

The University of Macau (UM) plans to accept 1,500 local students this year, according to Song Yonghua, rector of UM. Yesterday, during the UM’s Open

Over 6.3 million lai see recycled in three years

In the past three years, the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) recycled a total of 6.37 million lai see (red packets), used to hold small amounts of

Higher earners prove more active on social media

Macau residents with higher incomes are more inclined than those on lower incomes to publicize their personal activities on social media, the Macau Media Research

Alan Ho to appeal eight-year sentence

Alan Ho, the nephew of gaming tycoon Stanley Ho, is appealing an eight-year prison sentence handed down by Macau’s second court. The defendant’s lawyers said that they

Wynn announces ‘winter bonus’ for employees

Wynn Macau, Limited announced that a “Winter Bonus” equivalent to one month’s gross salary, will be paid to all eligible Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace staff

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