Beijing tries to end brain drain, lure foreign-educated talent

As a young biologist at the University of Michigan, Chen Xiaowei had plenty to like about life in the U.S. He was paid well as a researcher and enjoyed raising

Crackdown raises familiar specter of foreign forces

In halting televised confessions and emotional courtroom testimony, Chinese lawyers and activists held in a government crackdown have voiced the same ominous message: Shadowy foreign forces are funding, directing and

Afghan general bans Pakistani rupee in southern province

A senior Afghan police official regarded as one of the country’s most powerful men has banned the use of the Pakistani currency in the key southern province of Kandahar. The police

Iran says it executed nuclear scientist in US spy mystery

Iran executed a nuclear scientist who defected to the U.S. in 2009 and later returned to the Islamic Republic under mysterious circumstances a year later, authorities said yesterday, acknowledging for the

Crowds gather for massive anti-coup rally in Istanbul

Huge crowds gathered yesterday in Istanbul for a massive rally to mark the end of nightly democracy demonstrations following Turkey’s abortive July 15 coup that killed over 270 people. A 60-meter

This Day in History | 1974 – President Nixon to resign from office

Richard Nixon has announced he is stepping down as president of the United States - the first man ever to do so. He has announced his departure in the face of

Offbeat | London to offer alerts on air quality at bus stops

Londoners will soon be able to get air quality reports when they check whether their bus is about to arrive. Mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered that 2,500 bus stop information signs

10m Air Pistol – first gold medal for Vietnam | Hoang holds on against Wu, rowdy crowd to take air gun gold

Hoang Xuan Vinh heard the cheers. The Brazilian fans wanted a Brazilian to win Olympic gold and let Felipe Almeida Wu know it with every shot. They could chant “Wu!” all

Olympics – Weightlifting | Thailand’s Sopita Tanasan wins 48kg gold in event debut

In her Olympic debut, Sopita Tanasan came away with gold. The Thailand native won the women’s 48-kilogram category Saturday in the first weightlifting event at the Rio de Janeiro Games. Tanasan snatched

The Buzz | Marcos burial at heroes’ cemetery given go-ahead

The Philippine president has given the goahead for the burial of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos at a heroes’ cemetery and says he’ll allow anti-Marcos protesters to hold public demonstrations against

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CHINA In halting televised confessions and emotional courtroom testimony, Chinese lawyers and activists held in a government crackdown have voiced the same ominous message: Shadowy foreign forces are funding, directing

Lawyers say | Barring radical candidates hurts Hong Kong autonomy

Some Hong Kong lawyers are warning the government’s push to block radical candidates from seeking legislative seats could undermine the city’s promised autonomy from China. Local election officials have turned down

World Views | Paying ransom for hostages isn’t always bad

The entire cash-on-a-pallet debate about the USD400 million payment the U.S. made to Iran in January rests on a single assumption: that paying ransom for hostages is a bad thing.

Ask the Vet | Common Questions About Queening and Breeding Cats

Breeding cats can be a wonderful experience. However, unless you are prepared to learn how to take care of a breeding cat and have homes for all the kittens, you should

Nature | In Rio’s Olympic water, it’s all about avoiding the splash

There’s a contradictory mission for rowers competing in this year’s Summer Olympics. Get into your boat, work your hardest — but try to avoid the water. And definitely don’t swallow it. On

Paradox nation: Norway, a climate leader making money on oil

Norway wants to get rid of gasoline-fueled cars, plans to become carbon neutral by 2030 and spends billions on helping poor countries reduce their carbon footprints. Meanwhile, it’s pushing ever

Monday, August 8, 2016 – edition no. 2616

* A change of mind: ride-hailing services not totally illegal in Macau * Forum aims to be ‘more relevant’ * Population by-census begins * China tries to lure foreign-educated talent   DOWNLOAD PDF   * War and

Civil Servants Association criticizes SMG over typhoon assessment

The Macau Civil Servants Association (ATFPM) have submitted a petition yesterday to the office of the Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, to launch an investigation into the operations of

No specific law on the use of drones | Local drone regulation still up in the air, remains contentious issue

Remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), commonly known as “drones”, are flying through skies around the world, delivering high-impact images (both still and motion) and increasingly enjoying usage by both professionals

Arts | Dog-themed family musical to hit CCM’s stage this weekend

Spot, one of the most famous dogs in children’s literature, will be arriving for a musical show in the region tomorrow and Sunday at the Macau Cultural Center (CCM). Based on

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