Japan | Pence to Kim: ‘The sword stands ready’

From the wind-swept deck of a massive aircraft carrier, Vice President Mike Pence yesterday warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the U.S. military, promising

Indonesia | Early results show defeat for Jakarta’s Christian governor

Unofficial results showed the minority Christian governor of the Indonesian capital was resoundingly defeated yesterday by his Muslim challenger who swept up votes by appealing to a

USA – Organized crime | Trump, top officials take aim at brutal MS-13 street gang

The Trump administration vowed yesterday to crack down on MS-13, a notoriously brutal Central American street gang blamed for a recent series of killings in suburban

Washington says Iran complying with nuclear deal

The Trump administration has notified Congress that Iran is complying with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by former President Barack Obama, and says the U.S.

UK | Commons to approve today snap election called by May

British Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday defended her decision to call an early election for next month, saying it would strengthen the government’s hand in negotiations

This Day in History | 1953 – UN and Korea begin prisoner exchange

The Allies and Korea have exchanged sick and wounded prisoners of war at Panmunjon, just a mile away from continued fighting at the north-south border.

Offbeat | Good cop! Oklahoma police chief issues himself a speeding ticket

The police chief of a small northeast Oklahoma community says he issued himself a citation for speeding, but only after being caught on video. Sperry Police Chief

American Football | Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction and just days ago was acquitted of a double murder, died after

UK | Police say 560 potential victims in football sex-abuse case

UK Police say the number of potential victims in British soccer’s sprawling child sex-abuse scandal has climbed to 560, with 252 suspects identified. The National Police

Football – Champions League | Ronaldo hat trick puts Real into semis

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick to help Real Madrid beat 10-man Bayern Munich 4-2 after extra time on Tuesday and send the defending champions through to

Madrid clubs back on top in European soccer

Madrid clubs are making a habit of succeeding in European soccer. For the third time in four seasons, both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have made

World briefs

A CHINESE dissident who intended to apply for political asylum in Taiwan voluntarily returned to the mainland with his tour group, ending a short-lived saga that had threatened

The Buzz | Emirates trims US flights after Trump administration curbs

The Middle East’s biggest airline says it is reducing flights to the United States because of a drop in demand caused by tougher U.S. security measures and attempts

Philippines | Duterte offers bounty for extremists in foiled island attack

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte offered a bounty yesterday for the capture of Muslim extremists behind a foiled attack on a central resort island, and said he ordered

Thursday, April 20, 2017 – edition no. 2786

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Made in Macao | Drunken Heritage

A brief survey of tourists in Macao showed that the attraction of our little town is not merely derived from casinos. In fact, the majority of tourists surveyed

Environment report | Population density up, air quality down

The local population density rose to 21,400 persons per square km in 2016, and its waste water treatment volume increased by almost 19 percent, according

French May marks 25th anniversary showcasing unique artworks

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Le French May Arts Festival is slated to bring its “richest in content” event to Hong Kong and Macau from May 1

Briefs | CTM’s fiber network service blackout

Local telecom operator CTM experienced a partial blackout yesterday when its fiber network service failed to function for several hours during the evening. CTM issued a press release

Residents seek help after buying Zhuhai property

Twenty local residents are seeking help from lawmakers Chan Meng Kam and Song Pek Kei after having purchased properties in Zhuhai. According to a report

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