Bangladesh | Gov’t condemns US attack in which national is suspect

Bangladesh’s government condemned an attack on New York City’s subway system, as it emerged that the suspect is an immigrant from the South Asian nation. “Bangladesh is committed to

Cambodia | EU suspends aid to election commission

The European Union said yesterday it has suspended assistance to Cambodia’s election commission following last month’s dissolution of the country’s main opposition party, and warned that

Thailand | Military junta welcomes easing of EU political sanctions

Thailand’s military junta has welcomed the European Union’s decision to ease political sanctions imposed against it for overthrowing an elected government in 2014. The EU’s announcement

Ancient wrestling offers a future for some in modern India

Wearing nothing but loincloths, a group of boys warm up by climbing sturdy ropes that take them high into the trees. One teenager walks around the

Thousands of Russian private contractors fighting in Syria

Before he was killed by a sniper in Syria at age 23, Ivan Slyshkin wrote a poignant message on social media to his fiancee: “We will see

Offbeat | High school student carries collapsed marathoner to victory

In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what’s seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship. Dallas-area high school student Ariana

This Day in History | 2001 – Suicide attack on Indian parliament

A group of gunmen has broken through tight security to attack the parliament building in the Indian capital, New Delhi. At least 12 people have been killed

Boxing | Horn wants to show Pacquiao win was no fluke

Jeff Horn’s reward for a successful first title defense since a contentious win over Manny Pacquiao could be a bout with Terence Crawford. A failure could

Russia | Olympic Committee approves competing as neutrals

The Russian Olympic Committee formally gave its blessing yesterday for the country’s athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the upcoming Pyeongchang Games. Under

World briefs

BANGLADESH Counterterrorism officers are questioning the wife and other relatives of a man accused of carrying out a bomb attack in New York City’s subway system, as the

The Buzz | San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee dies suddenly at 65

Mayor Ed Lee, who oversaw a technology-driven economic boom in San Francisco that brought with it sky-high housing prices despite his lifelong commitment to economic equality, died suddenly

World Views | Saigon Beer – an unacquired taste, unless you’re Thai

In Asian deals, fundamentals can often matter less than connections. The latest illustration: Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s emergence as the sole bidder for a stake in Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 – edition no. 2947

* Philanthropists lead the way 2 years after Paris climate agreement * Tackling sensitive topics * 10,000 driving permits * Macau jazz week returns   DOWNLOAD

Public consultation on cyber security law runs until Jan 24

The 45 day public consultation period on a proposed cyber security law runs until January 24. In a press conference that took place yesterday, Secretary for

Coloane prison | Gov’t considering surveillance cameras in private cells

The Correctional Services Bureau, the agency responsible for maintaining Macau’s detention services and inmates, is proposing that the government installs surveillance cameras in private

Crime | Phone scams continue to find victims among university students

Telephone scams continue to find victims among university students. According to the figures presented in the third quarter crime statistics, almost all the victims

Q&A | Manuel correia da Silva, Co-founder of This Is My City: This Is My City festival looks across the border to lively Shenzhen

This Is My City, a local arts festival now in its 11th edition, is reaching across the border for the first time with several shows planned for nearby Shenzhen

Macau delegates for the 13th NPC to be elected soon

The Macau delegates at the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) will be elected on December 27, according to the announcement made by the spokesperson for the presidium

Briefs | Sonia Chan joins ‘Korea-Macau Friendship Night’

Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, yesterday participated in the “Korea-Macau Friendship Night,” where she represented the Macau government. Noting that “Macau and Korea have

Sound & Image Challenge | Swedish film ‘Bitchboy’ takes best film award at festival

The 8th edition of the Sound & Image Challenge International Festival wrapped up on Sunday, with the awards for Best Film and Best Fiction both going to

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