UK | Ex-spy’s daughter released from British hospital

A British health official said yesterday that Yulia Skripal, who was targeted along with her father in a nerve agent attack in England, has been discharged from hospital.

Offbeat | Naked and unafraid: Nude man jogs through Baltimore streets

With Baltimore temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, a naked jogger may have pruned, but he certainly proved to be no prude. The Baltimore Sun reports that

This Day in History | 1957 – Britain agrees to Singapore self-rule

The British government is to allow the island colony of Singapore to govern itself under a new constitution agreed in London. The Singapore Constitutional Conference ended

Football – Champions League | Madrid has depleted defense for second leg against Juventus

Thursday, 2:45am Real Madrid v Juventus H 1.64, D 4.5, A 5.6 Scoring hasn’t been a problem for Real Madrid recently, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo in top

Football | Fabio Capello retires from coaching, no interest in Italian job

After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement early yesterday . The former

South African court dismisses Pistorius appeal

Legal experts say Olympian Oscar Pistorius has finally run out of options to appeal his 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. South Africa’s highest court dismissed

World briefs

EAST TIMOR’s political parties kicked off a month of campaigning yesterday for new parliamentary elections due in May with promises to boost development in one of

The Buzz | Yes, Mark Zuckerberg will wear a suit for Congress testimony

Though best known for his “uniform” of jeans, sneakers and a fitted gray T-shirt — adding a hoodie if the weather demands — the Facebook CEO will don a

Climate change | Ten teams advance in international carbon dioxide competition

A USD20 million international competition to make profitable products from a gas that otherwise would contribute to global warming has entered its final stretch. The 10 finalists

Macau Matters | A Macau Island ferry service

I have previously mentioned having a ferry service to circumnavigate Taipa and Coloane Islands in this column (July 2015) and it is worth discussing this idea in more detail

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 – edition no. 3024

* HKZMB | Authorities dismiss concerns over drifting concrete tetrapods * Benfica to play group favorite * Einaudi gives concert in Macau this June * Xi offers us possible trade concessions   DOWNLOAD

Gaming | Boracay casino in question after Duterte comments

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that he will establish Boracay as a land reform area once its six-month rehabilitation period concludes, casting doubt over what will

China property tycoons bet that gambling will come to Hainan

This week, the Chinese president will visit the island and hotel magnates like Zeng hope the leader will come bearing gifts: new tax concessions to attract

Courts | Dore investor entitled to receive HKD6 million

The Court of First Instance (TJB) ruled that a Dore Entertainment Group investor is entitled to receive HKD6 million plus interest. The investor is one

Leong highlights Macau’s role in Greater Bay Area plan

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, said yesterday that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area will create further opportunities for Macau to

CRIME | Man accused of trying to rape house party host

A 36-year-old man is being accused of sexually assaulting against a woman, aged 25, after a house party. The incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Sunday after

Sands China commits to local SMEs | Firm sees significant increase in revenue

Sands China’s commitment to supporting local Small and Medium Enterprises has significantly benefited a number of local enterprises as the company continues to foster relationships

Briefs | Lawmaker calls for traffic accident fund

Lawmaker Lei Chan U has suggested that the government establish a fund to provide financial assistance to victims of traffic accidents. In a written inquiry to the government, Lei

New Macau urges CCAC to investigate land grant

The New Macau Association (ANM) submitted a letter to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) yesterday, urging the bureau to investigate the unfinished project at 15 and 17

Researcher resorts to crowdfunding after being refused by gov’t entities

A young local researcher has admitted that he had to resort to crowdfunding after being refused by two government entities when requesting funds for his research. As the

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