India joins elite missile tech group controlling global sale

India yesterday joined an exclusive club of countries controlling exports in missile technology, just a day after bemoaning its exclusion from another elite group that governs international nuclear fuel and

Scotland | Similar frustrations for Trump and Brexit voters

At the heart of the campaign that led Britain to vote to leave the European Union was a desire to regain independence lost amid a globalized world. It’s the same

London | Treasury chief tries to calm fears over referendum fallout

Britain’s Treasury chief sought yesterday to ease concerns about the vote to leave the European Union, saying the economy is as strong as it could be to face the uncertainty

Panama Canal opens USD5b locks, bullish despite shipping woes

Fireworks exploded as a huge container ship made the inaugural passage through the newly expanded Panama Canal yesterday , formally launching the Central American nation’s multibillion-dollar bet on a bright

This Day in History | 1958 Algeria prisoners freed to win Muslim support

France has ordered the release of 30 Algerian political prisoners in a move aimed at winning Muslim support over French plans for the colony’s future. General Charles de Gaulle has already

Offbeat | US: Wife of nation’s lowest-paid governor takes waitressing job

The waitress bounded with a cup of chowder and a plate of fish and broccoli. It was Ann LePage’s first double shift at McSeagull’s, a bustling restaurant touting double-wrapped bacon scallops

Euro 2016 | Roundup: France, Germany and Belgium reach quarterfinals

France, Germany and Belgium sealed their places in the quarterfinals of the European Championship on Sunday as three of the pre-tournament favorites lived up to their promise. There was a

Meanwhile in America… Messi’s retirement from Argentina could hurt his legacy

Lionel Messi’s surprising decision to stop playing for Argentina could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home. If Messi sticks to his announcement, made in the heat

Euro 2016 | Analysis: Sunday schedule gives France a chance at Euro 2016

All times expressed are Paris local time (GMT+2) On any given Sunday, a rested France team will play at the European Championship. In tournament soccer where a team’s matches typically come every

World Briefs

POLLUTION The International Energy Agency says each year about 6.5 million deaths worldwide are linked to air pollution and warns that the number will grow unless the energy sector steps

The Buzz | Singapore Airlines jet catches fire, but all passengers safe

Singapore Airlines said yesterday there were no injuries when a jetliner caught fire after returning to Changi Airport because of an engine warning. The Boeing 777-300ER was on its way

After Dalai Lama met Lady Gaga, China warns of his motives

China warned people to be aware of what it said are nefarious motives of the Dalai Lama after he met with Lady Gaga on a trip to the U.S. and

Our Desk | About the rules… And the exceptions

As someone once said, “the less educated people are, the more rules they have.” This quote suggests that education is somehow opposed to regulations. Is this really true? I wonder… But

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 – edition no. 2587

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Wushu school performed for the public

The Escola de Wushu Juvenil de Macau organized a youth fellowship festival yesterday at the international Shooting Range. The school’s students performed the basic Wushu movements for the public. The

Education | EPM and MAC win school touch rugby competition

The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted Macau’s first touch rugby competition on Saturday. According to a statement sent to the Times by the organizers, the winner of the boys’ competition

Beijing cuts contact with Taiwan liaison body over Tsai

Beijing said Saturday it had cut off contact with the main Taiwan liaison body because of President Tsai Ing-wen’s refusal to endorse the concept of a single Chinese nation, ratcheting

Xu Yingzhen to be the new Forum Macau head

Xu Yingzhen will be the new Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau, according to weekly Catholic newspaper “O Clarim.” Xu’s appointment was reportedly disclosed by China on Wednesday

São João Festival growing bigger every year

The 10th edition the São João Festival that took place over the weekend in the St Lazarus district, had more space, more diversity and more visitors when compared to

Ng Kuok Cheong | ‘Five-year plan is merely a promotional booklet’

The Macao Community Development Initiative (MCDI) has sharply criticized the government’s Five year Development Plan. Ng Kuok Cheong, who is a member of the association together with Au Kam San,

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