2nd former Mexican president unloads on Donald Trump

Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Saturday joined his predecessor in office in unloading on Donald Trump, calling the Republican front-­runner’s campaign racist and saying his discourse on immigration is

Peruvian president investigated in Brazil Petrobras probe

  Brazilian police investigating a massive kickback scheme at state-run oil company Petrobras are now looking closely at Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and a former Argentine transportation minister, according to an

This Day in History | 1960 Thousands dead in Moroccan earthquake

Most of the “new town” area of Agadir has been completely destroyed and the heavily populated Talborit quarter is believed to have been the hardest hit. The number of dead currently

Offbeat | Canadian man fined for smuggling turtles in his pants

Dong Yan was convicted this month of illegally importing reptiles. During an inspection at the Niagara border crossing in June 2014, Canadian border officials discovered 38 turtles strapped to Yan’s

Infantino assumes FIFA destiny of banned Platini

New FIFA President Gianni Infantino is like the substitute who came off the bench to score the winning goal in a cup final to stun the favorites. When Infantino stepped on the Zurich

Ronaldo: Madrid could be 1st if everyone was at his level

  Cristiano Ronaldo says Real Madrid could be leading the Spanish league if everyone on the team was at his level. After a 1-0 home loss to rival Atletico Madrid on Saturday

World Views | No, your coffee capsules aren’t killing the planet

Drowsy German bureaucrats in Hamburg will soon have one less option for a mid-afternoon caffeine jolt, after the city banned single-serve coffee machines such as Nespresso from government buildings. The

Ask the Vet | Can Cats See Colour?

The only way to accurately describe the sight of cats is to actually examine the eye using modern science as a hitch. And while most cat owners would like to believe that

Brazil: Activists denounce sewage in Rio de Janeiro waters

  Activists alleging that decades of neglect and authorities’ repeated failure to make good on cleanup promises have effectively killed one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic waterways staged Saturday a

Ireland’s 3 political tribes share bloody past, eye on power

The three Irish parties emerging strongest from last week’s election — Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein — all claim to be the one true church of Irish nationalism.

Monday, February 29, 2016 – edition no. 2506

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Former Prosecutor General Ho Chio Meng, other MP officials detained for alleged fraud

Former high-ranking officials from the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) are under investigation by the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) in a case involving alleged illicit business transactions amounting to MOP167 million,

The Buzz | Australia’s planned military buildup focuses on navy

Australia’s prime minister says his country will bolster its naval strength with more submarines and warships as part of a long-term military buildup needed to maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific

Chart-topping Adele gets emotional with big Brit Awards win

  A tearful Adele was crowned queen of the British music scene — and banished memories of Grammy Awards sound glitches — with four prizes and a soulful performance at the

World Briefs

CHINA A Chinese media report says a detained Christian human rights lawyer has confessed to breaking the law by disturbing social order, endangering state security and engaging in unprofessional behavior.

Volleyball Grand Prix returns to Macau this June

  The president of Macau Sports Development Board (ID), Mr Pun Weng Kun, confirmed that the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix would return to the territory this year after a year

Gaming | Crown Resorts suffers Sydney casino construction delay

Crown Resorts’ USD2 billion six-star hotel and casino, will experience an 18 month delay in its opening, pushing the launch of the Crown Sydney to 2021. This delayed construction raises

Sands China sees Macau recovery as Parisian opening looms

  Sands China Ltd.’s new chief, hired by billionaire Sheldon Adelson for his experience in government, expects Macau’s casino industry to snap a losing streak as early as this month as the

Hung’s ‘ultra-luxury’ hotel named ‘The 13’

The “ultra-luxury” Louis XIII hotel expected to open later this year has been named “The 13,” according to a press statement from the Louis XIII Holdings. The company has also

Raymond Tam to head DSPA

MTEL Telecommunication Company Ltd, recently announced that it expects to reach 70 percent of the network coverage of Macau by the end of 2016, MTEL, Journal Va Kio reported. The

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