China-USA | First senior Chinese official visits Washington in Trump era

China is sending its first senior official to visit the United States since President Donald Trump took office, amid uncertainties over trade relations and new security tensions

Authorities arrest 800 in crackdown on underground banking

More than 800 people have been arrested in a crackdown on unlicensed banking operations as Beijing tries to stem outflows of money from the country, the

Beijing to probe speculation in commodity futures rally

China’s top economic planner is investigating whether speculation has distorted commodity futures prices, due to concerns that the recent rally will drive inflation higher, according to people with knowledge

Philippines | Islamic militants release video of German’s beheading

Abu Sayyaf extremists in the Philippines released a video showing the beheading of a German hostage in the first sign the brutal Philippine militants carried out a threat to

Seoul says N. Korea executes 5 senior security officials

North Korea executed five senior security officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports that “enraged” leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s spy agency said yesterday.

The Buzz | Cambodian official urges emulating Trump’s position on press

A senior Cambodia government official says President Donald Trump’s attacks on the media are an inspiration to his own country to observe limits on freedom of expression.

Vietnam | Japan emperor’s visit a sign of improved ties

When Nguyen Thi Xuan said goodbye to her Japanese husband in 1954, she thought he was going off for a year or two on another long

Australia | Turnbull blames predecessor for popularity decline

Australia’s prime minister yesterday blamed recent criticism from his predecessor for a dip in the government’s popularity in a closely watched opinion poll. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said comments

Africa | Drought, hunger push Somalis to flee amid fears of famine

Her eyes glued to the feeble movements of her malnourished baby with protruding ribs and sunken eyes, Fadumo Abdi Ibrahim struggled to hold back her

This Day in History | 1986 – Swedish prime minister assassinated

The Swedish prime minister has died after being shot in a street ambush in central Stockholm. His wife was wounded. Olof and Lisbeth Palme were attacked

Offbeat | Russian bandy teams face punishment after 20 own-goals

Two clubs in the winter sport of bandy raced to put the ball into their own nets 20 times on Sunday and now face disciplinary action. The Russian

Rugby – Six Nations | Italy’s tactics anger England’s coach: ‘I don’t think that’s rugby’

England coach Eddie Jones accused Italy of using a game plan against the spirit of rugby during a Six Nations match this weekend, comparing the tactics to an

Man U 3, Southampton 2 | After cup win, Mourinho hopes Ibrahimovic stays at Old Trafford

Six months into their first seasons at Manchester United, Jose Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have collected their first winners’ medals. Just how long this partnership

World briefs

NORTH KOREA executed five senior security officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports that “enraged” leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s spy agency says.

Asia economies hold trade pact talks after Trump dumps TPP

Negotiators from 16 Asian countries are meeting in the Japanese port city of Kobe this week for talks on a regional trade pact seen as a

Our desk | On how social media manipulates public opinion

A civic group recently held a forum to discuss solutions to the lack of awareness of global events on the part of local residents. The “unmindful” groups

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 – edition no. 2752

* Oscars | ‘Moonlight’ wins best picture in epic mix-up * Jason Chao disappointed * Legend Palace opens with 66 gaming tables * Senior chinese official visits Washington   DOWNLOAD

Oscars best picture gaffe dominates after-party chatter

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Academy Awards after parties are always swanky and star-studded. But this year, even disparate celebrations had a conversation topic in common: The best-picture gaffe that saw

Tibetan artist barred from entering MSAR

A Tibetan artist who was due to perform a live painting session during the Lilau Square events yesterday has allegedly been barred from entering the Macau SAR.

Tsang first to qualify as candidate in race to run HK

Hong Kong’s former financial chief John Tsang received 160 nominations from a 1,200-member committee to formally qualify as a candidate in the race for the city’s top

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