Few athletes have the credentials to challenge Adam Goodes for the mantle of being THE Australian sportsman, which is why a racism debate is raging Down Under. He may not have
After giving up five runs in the first inning, the New York Yankees made up for it real fast. They scored 11 runs on 10 hits in the second inning, as
One of the more troubling elements of the recent drama over Greece’s debt was the urge by many to see a deficiency of national character, rather than euro-zone economics, as the
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U.S. consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level since September. Consumers are worried about the job market and rattled by events in Greece and China. The Conference Board said
One high roller requests a refrigerator full of bananas that he squeezes and throws as he gambles. Another urinates against a wall. Other high-stakes players described by a pit manager at
Jia Jia was recognized yesterday as holding two Guinness World Records, the oldest ever and the oldest living giant panda. Her mate, An An, also marked a birthday, his 29th. Born
UK A member of Britain’s House of Lords quit yesterday, apologizing for causing “pain and embarrassment” after he was filmed allegedly snorting cocaine during sessions with sex workers. John Sewel
Macau remains “a source territory for sex trafficking and forced labor” despite government efforts to fight human trafficking, according to the latest annual report from the U.S. State Department. The
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) unveiled an exhibition center yesterday dedicated to Chinese eminent craftsman Lu Ban with an aim to preserve the waning art of homebuilding carpentry in the
Citigroup has stated that Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached around MOP14.9 billion during the first twenty-six days of July, according to information provided by the industry. “To reflect the recent
Luxury companies including Kering SA are demanding lower Hong Kong store rents to reflect the island city’s waning appeal with wealthy Chinese shoppers. The owner of the Gucci brand may close
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has reviewed legislation to introduce to car tax updates, according to a report by Radio Macau. In a reply to a written enquiry by lawmaker Chan
The third Cross-Strait High Level Forum on the legal affairs of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan concluded yesterday with judges and experts from the four Chinese jurisdictions sharing their thoughts
The annual Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) begins tomorrow at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre, with a total of 289 booths showcasing specialty products made
Police arrested seven people during the first day of the Macau International Gem Fair. The detainees were reportedly caught stealing jewelry from a variety of counters, worth a total of
Local artist Alice Kok was appointed president of the Art for All Society (AFA) last year, when the association faced major challenges when coping with private rental increases. One year
Showcasing the cultural linkage between people and the UNESCO sites in Macau, the free exhibition, which is open to the public from July 24 to August 16, shows 10 shortlisted
Greece pushed ahead with talks on a new rescue loan yesterday, but its government came under increasing pressure over claims it had a top-secret plan to prepare for a euro
Tibetan activists and others are calling on the International Olympic Committee not to award the 2022 Winter Games to Beijing, saying China’s human rights record after the 2008 Olympics in
João Palla Martins* From where I live, one can see the bridge that will eventually connect Hong Kong to Zhuhai and then to Macau. It is still under construction but symbolizes
China’s stock market tumbled this week despite a massive government intervention aimed at halting a slide in prices that began last month following an explosive rise. On Monday, the Shanghai
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, stung by allegations that he received some USD700 million in government money, yesterday fired the attorney general who had been investigating him and a deputy
South Korea said yesterday it is now virtually free of the deadly MERS virus that killed 36 people and sickened nearly 200 since an outbreak was declared in May. Prime Minister
The North Korean ambassador to China said yesterday that his country has no interest in an Iran-style nuclear disarmament deal because North Korea is a “nuclear weapons state.” Ji Jae Ryong
A court in Libya yesterday sentenced a son of Moammar Gadhafi to death by firing squad after convicting him of murder and inciting genocide during the 2011 uprising. The Tripoli court
NATO declared its “strong solidarity” with Turkey yesterday as ambassadors gathered for a rare emergency meeting about the threat faced by a member. Turkey requested the extraordinary meeting to gauge the
Scientists and tech experts — including Prof. Stephen Hawking and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak — warned yesterday of a global arms race with weapons using artificial intelligence. In an open letter
The Israeli Chief Justice, Meir Shamgar, said the decision was taken on the basis of reasonable doubt over the accusation that Mr Demjanjuk was Ivan the Terrible, a gas chamber
Dr. Brittney Barton says the orange tabby she adopted in 2013 has slimmed down to 19 pounds with exercise and a special diet. Barton calls Skinny the “resident cat” at
Bayern Munich completed the long-anticipated transfer of Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal from Italian champion Juventus yesterday. The Bundesliga champion said Vidal signed a four-year deal. “I wanted to take another big step
Michel Platini will run for FIFA president and plans to announce his intentions this week. Two officials familiar with Platini’s plans have told The Associated Press that the FIFA vice president
Researchers say they have been unable to find any definitive links between rugby and long-term physical and psychological health problems in former players. The study conducted by New Zealand’s Auckland University
Panic is in the air as China suffers its biggest one-day stock plunge since 2007. It shouldn’t be. The 8.5 percent slide in the Shanghai Composite Index is actually a development that
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