Pope makes Argentina’s ‘gaucho priest’ and 6 others saints

Pope Francis canonized Argentina’s “gaucho priest” yesterday, bestowing sainthood on the poncho-wearing pastor with whom the first Argentine pope shares many similarities, from a taste for mate tea to a

UN chief in Haiti gets glimpse of Matthew’s destruction

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited victims of devastating Hurricane Matthew on Saturday, saying the destruction wrought by the storm was “heartbreaking,” and he renewed a pledge to help the nation

This Day in History | 1989 – Earthquake hits San Francisco

A powerful earthquake has rocked San Francisco killing nine people and injuring hundreds. The number of dead is expected to rise significantly. The two-tier Bay Bridge and Nimitz freeway both partially

Offbeat | Air passengers with Samsung Note 7 Phones face fines in US

Airline passengers who try to carry Samsung Electronics Co. Note 7 smartphones on flights will have them confiscated and may face fines under an emergency U.S. order that significantly expands

Murray wins 6th title of dominant season at Shanghai Masters

Andy Murray defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (1), 6-1 to win the Shanghai Masters yesterday, his second title in as many weeks and the sixth overall in what is shaping up to

Wozniacki grabs 2nd title in a month at Hong Kong Open

Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki defeated Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-2 to win the Hong Kong Open yesterday, her second title in Asia in the past month. Wozniacki is having a resurgent second

Marquez’s victory in Japan wraps up 2016 MotoGP title

Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain won the MotoGP of Japan on Sunday to secure the 2016 title with three races remaining. Marquez beat Ducati rider Andrea Dovisiozo by 2.992 seconds

The Buzz | Industrial accident in Coloane leaves one dead

A gruesome industrial accident occured yesterday morning in a cement factory in Coloane, leaving one construction worker dead. The man, who was a non-resident worker, was found by the Fire

World briefs

CHINA A gas explosion inside a coal mine in southwestern China has killed seven people and injured two more. Rescue crews at the Rongsheng mine in Guizhou province were able

Macau debuts at the e-Sports World Championship

Macau was represented for the first time at the “e-Sports World Championship” which took place in Jakarta between October 6 and 9. The Macau players were selected in August this

Rear Window | Best friends forever

Despite its origin being disputed…the well-known and eternal Taoist saying about giving fish, or teaching how to fish in order to satisfy or kill the hunger, has unlimited potential, so

Nature | Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 nations have reached a deal, announced Saturday morning after all-night negotiations, to limit the use of greenhouse gases far more powerful than carbon dioxide in a major effort

Donald Trump: ‘No reason’ for Taj Mahal casino shutdown

Donald Trump built the Taj Mahal casino and once called it “the eighth wonder of the world.” The Republican candidate in the race for the presidency — who took his Atlantic City

Ask the Vet | Ringworm treatment options for pets

Pet ringworm is a fungal infection that can affect both cats and dogs, it’s not a worm thats under your skin. The lesion it creates is round and looks like a

Monday, October 17, 2016 – edition no. 2664

* Global Tourism Economy Forum emphasizes Macau’s strategic position * Thailand’s Pavit wins Venetian Macao Open in playoff * BRICS leaders vow to speed global recovery * Trump tries to change it up   DOWNLOAD

Thailand | King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, revered in Thailand as a demigod, a humble father figure and an anchor of stability through decades of upheaval at home and abroad, died yesterday. He was

Municipal body ‘with no political power’ raises more questions than answers

Although the idea of establishing a municipal body without political power is not new, it has regained prominence after the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, said this month

Liaison Office head Li leaves with ‘unforgettable beautiful impression’

Wang Zhi Min, head of the Central Government Liaison Office in Macau, commented on Li Keqiang’s visit to Macau this week. “The Premier’s visit to Macau is another big event

More non-gamblers visited Macau during Golden Week

Derek Chen and family spent their Golden Week holiday in the world’s biggest gambling center - and didn’t place a single bet. Chen and his wife, from Guangdong province, didn’t go

Briefs | Gov’t headquarters open to public during the weekend

The Government Headquarters Open Day sessions will this year be held during the weekend (15 and 16 October), from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sessions will include a series

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