Analysis | Putin heads to Beijing to cement ties, but obstacles remain

With President Vladimir Putin heading to China this weekend, officials in both countries extoll a blossoming “strategic partnership” between the two former communist rivals. But despite Moscow’s push to strengthen ties

US, North Korean diplomats attend meetings in Beijing

Diplomats from the U.S. and North Korea are attending a six-nation security forum in Beijing yesterday, in a rare opportunity for contact between them after the North fired two suspected

USA-China | In Utah speech, Dalai Lama says actions spread compassion

The Dalai Lama delivered his message of peace and compassion yesterday to thousands of people during a visit to Utah that included a luncheon with the governor and a planned

The People’s Daily hits US over sea dispute

The flagship newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party has issued a harsh attack on U.S. policies in Asia, accusing it of seeking to turn the disputed South China Sea into

Koreas | South military: North fires 2 suspected midrange missiles

In a remarkable show of persistence, North Korea yesterday fired two suspected powerful new Musudan midrange ballistic missiles, U.S. and South Korean military officials said, its fifth and sixth such

Australia | Asylum seeker boats have been turned back

Australia’s ruling party said yesterday that it had turned back 28 boats to prevent asylum seekers reaching Australia during its three years in power and warned that such vigilance would

USA Elections | Dump Trump movement preparing fight at GOP convention

The “dump Trump” movement is gaining followers among delegates to next month’s Republican National Convention, an effort that could tarnish Donald Trump’s coronation even if it ultimately fails. Several hundred Republican

Brexit | Today is the day: Campaigners in EU vote take on final day of campaigning

Campaigners on both sides of the crucial vote today on whether or not Britain should remain in the European Union crisscrossed the country yesterday, their last day to win support

This Day in History | 1972 Chancellor orders pound flotation

The Chancellor, Anthony Barber, has announced his decision to temporarily float the pound. The news comes only a day after the bank lending rate was increased by 1% - and four

Offbeat | Mystery brews in Atlanta: Someone stole a whole lot of beer

A mystery is brewing in Atlanta, where someone stole an ocean of beer. A brewery in the city says nearly 3,300 cases of beer went missing when two of its refrigerated

Euro 2016 | Roundup: Croatia ends Spain’s 12-year unbeaten run at European finals

Spain’s 12-year unbeaten run at the European Championship ended when Croatia rallied for a stunning 2-1 win yesterday, sending the two-time champions into an intense, high-­profile knockout match against Italy

Turkey remains in contention with 2-0 win over Czechs

Turkey rebounded from two losses at the European Championship to beat the Czech Republic 2-0 and keep alive its chances of reaching the knockout stages from Group D. With their team

Meanwhile in America… Messi leads Argentina over US 4-0, into Copa final

Lionel Messi was too much for the United States to contain. The five-time world player of the year set up Ezequiel Lavezzi’s opening goal in the third minute, then scored on

The Buzz | McIlroy opts out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns

Golfer Rory McIlroy became one of the most high-profile sports stars to opt out of theRio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus, saying yesterday it is “a risk I am unwilling to take.” “After speaking with those closest to me,

World Briefs

CHINA-RUSSIA With President Vladimir Putin heading to China this weekend, officials in both countries extoll a blossoming “strategic partnership” between the two former communist rivals. CAMBODIA plans to deport 21 Taiwanese

Plane lands at South Pole in daring winter medical rescue

After flying through dangerous dark and cold, a rescue plane landed yesterday at the South Pole to evacuate a sick worker from a remote U.S. science station, federal officials said. The

Euro 2016 | Preview: Six teams advance, one goes home as championship takes shape

Six teams advanced at the European Championship yesterday, and a heavyweight clash was set up as the round of 16 took shape. Only one team, the Czech Republic, was definitely eliminated;

Girl About Globe | Of beehives and gender in obituaries

The news of Margaret Vinci Heldt’s passing, aged 98 in Chicago, appeared in newspapers from Taiwan to Malaysia, Ireland to the US. That made me glad. Not because I wear a

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UM engineer programs accredited

Three bachelor degree programs in engineering offered by the University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Science and Technology have been fully accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).

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