Offbeat | Afghan students denied US visa to attend robot competition

Six female students from war-torn Afghanistan who had hoped to participate in an international robotics competition in the U.S. this month will have to watch via video link

This Day in History | 1995 – Serbs overrun UN ‘safe haven’

The Bosnian Serb army has seized control of the United Nations “safe area” of Srebrenica after Dutch peacekeepers were forced to withdraw. Some 1,500 Serb troops

Football – EPL | Rooney in emotional Everton return after 13 years at United

Wayne Rooney no longer has to hide his nighttime secret. Although the striker left Everton in 2004 in pursuit of glory with Manchester United, the

World Briefs

US-RUSSIA President Donald Trump has called for expanded cooperation with Russia over Syria as a cease-fire brokered by the two powers and Jordan came into effect. The agreement

The Buzz | Pro-fascist posters at beach near Venice to be removed

Italian government authorities have ordered the removal of pro-fascists posters at a beach near Venice. Ansa, the Italian news agency, says the ordinance issued yesterday by the

Japan | Abe sees popularity sink, seeks Cabinet shuffle

With his government’s approval ratings sinking to their lowest level since he returned to power in 2012, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will reshuffle

World Views | Italy’s migrant crisis is also the European Union’s

Summer makes it easier for migrants to cross the Mediterranean, so Italy is struggling to cope with another influx of refugees. And like before, its European partners are

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 – edition 2841

* Survey: Consumer Confidence Index shows trust in local economy * Teams arriving in Macau * Vehicle registration recalls surge * China’s ambition, U.S. retreat on show   DOWNLOAD

UNESCO | Committee slams Macau World Heritage Site protection

A United Nations body under the purview of UNESCO has criticized the MSAR government over its handling of the preservation of the Historic Center of

Aircraft carrier celebrated on Hong Kong port call 

China’s sole operating aircraft carrier arrived on its first port call to Hong Kong on Friday as part of efforts to stir patriotism amid commemorations of the city’s handover from

Briefs | Macau Museum offers free admission

Starting this month, the Macau Museum will offer free admission to the public on Tuesdays in order to improve the quality of its services. It previously only

UN corruption scandal | Ex-diplomat tells jurors he got USD1m bribe from Ng

A former United Nations diplomat testified that he got more than USD1 million from a Chinese developer who was seeking backing for a UN conference center that

Longtime Grand Prix organizer Barry Bland passes away at 71

Modesty and unflappability were just a few of the many qualities appointed to Barry Bland, the longtime organizer of the Macau Grand Prix, who passed away

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge to have anti-collision guardrails

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV published a video of a guardrail along the Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau bridge, claiming that it can absorb crashes from vehicles traveling at speeds of over

Tourism | 5th Travel Expo an ‘effective platform’ to seek partnerships

The 5th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) attracted 303 enterprises and entities from 45 countries and regions. The three-day expo, which began last Friday,

André Couto in surgery after Zhuhai crash

Macau racer André Couto is undergoing surgery at a Hong Kong hospital following a racing accident that resulted in a fractured vertebra in his lower back

Kitchenware supplier forecasts 100 pct sales growth with Sands China

Sales turnover of a few thousand patacas to some MOP2.5 million is a staggering revenue shift for a local enterprise in just two years with its partnership

Ask the Vet | 6 Tips for Preventing Cat Vision Loss

There are several conditions that can affect cat vision. Allergens, degenerative diseases and infections can cause eye pain and vision loss. If your pet is at risk of

Hong Kong braces for higher rates as currency losses quicken

How long can it last? That’s what watchers of Hong Kong’s markets are asking as the gap between local and U.S. interbank rates widens to

Caesars hires two executives to lead expansion beyond gambling

Caesars Entertainment Corp. hired two executives to help expand beyond gambling, including licensing the Caesars and Harrah’s brands to hotels that may not feature casinos. As

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