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Migrants | Libyan smuggling route grows one year after mass drownings
When more than 800 people drowned last year on an overcrowded ship bound for Italy’s southernmost isle of Lampedusa, the European Union deployed a ... -
Earthquake kills 233 in Ecuador; emergency workers rush in
The strongest earthquake to hit Ecuador in decades flattened buildings and buckled highways along its Pacific coast. President Rafael Correa said at least 233 people ... -
Formula one | Rosberg wins Chinese GP for sixth straight victory
Nico Rosberg of Mercedes captured the Chinese Grand Prix with ease yesterday to extend his perfect start to the Formula One season and become ... -
‘Macau Local Cadet Program’ excludes non-Chinese
The application criteria for Air Macau’s “Local Cadet Pilot Program” is raising questions among residents. Among other requirements, Cadet Pilot candidates must be “Macau ... -
Gaming | VIP gamblers deterred as Macau weighs stricter rules
Casinos may see a further squeeze in casino revenue if the local government passes a proposal to hike capital requirements 100-fold for new gaming ... -
Art | Exhibition celebrates 40 years of China-Cape Verde friendship
An exhibition of works by renowned Cape Verdean artist Alex da Silva opened at Casa Garden on Wednesday evening, in celebration of 40 years ... -
US State Dep’t claims human rights problems still persist
The U.S. Department of State has released its country report on the condition of human rights in Macau SAR in the period July 2014 ... -
South China Sea | US reveals joint patrols with Philippines, upsets Beijing
In a military buildup certain to inflame tensions with China, the United States said yesterday it has been conducting joint South China Sea patrols — and eventually will ... -
Live-streaming sites offer chance to gain cash, fame
China’s live-streaming sites have become a burgeoning cottage industry, offering money-making opportunities and even stardom to their mostly female hosts and an entertaining new alternative for millions ... -
Indonesia | Lawyer of cleric says his jail conditions inhumane
A lawyer for the spiritual leader of the militants who carried out the 2002 Bali bombings is urging Indonesian authorities to end his “inhumane” ... -
Japan | Strong quake hurts 45 in Kyushu town; people may be trapped
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 knocked over houses in southern Japan yesterday evening, and police said people may be trapped ... -
Canada | Assisted suicide bill precludes tourists
Canada’s new assisted suicide law will only apply to Canadians and permanent residents, meaning Americans won’t be able to travel to Canada to die. ...
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