Hong Kong | In quirky voting system, fishermen play key role

Since China took control of Hong Kong from Britain in 1997, the city’s billionaires have played a leading role in hewing the Asian financial center to Beijing’s priorities. So too have a

Beijing warns Tokyo against shirking responsibility for WWII

A Chinese envoy yesterday warned Prime Minister Shinzo Abe not to shirk responsibility for Japan’s wartime aggression in his statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the hostilities. Cheng

Philippines | Chris Brown confused about why he’s stuck in Manila

Grammy award-winning singer Chris Brown says he’s confused about why he’s stuck in Manila, where his departure has been delayed by a fraud complaint over a canceled concert last New Year’s Eve. Immigration

Drinking culture | Beer sales outpace economic growth in Asia

Thailand will ban alcohol sales near universities and technical colleges, putting the nation at the forefront of efforts in Asia to curb consumption. Under amendments to the Alcohol Control Act endorsed

Space | Rocket with crew from US, Russia, Japan docks at international station

A Russian spacecraft carrying three astronauts docked with the International Space Station after a successful launch that contrasted with fiery failures by two for-profit U.S. operators. The Soyuz TMA 17M craft

USA | Iran deal brings thousands to Times Square protest

Thousands of protesters packed into Times Square on Wednesday evening (early yesterday, Macau time) to demand that Congress vote down the proposed U.S. deal with Iran. As the crowd loomed behind police

This Day in History | 1959 Khrushchev and Nixon have war of words

This is the latest and most public of a series of impromptu debates between the two leaders which started yesterday on Mr Nixon’s arrival in the USSR at the start

Offbeat | Obese man biking across US to lose weight

The Newport Daily News reports (bit.ly/1JfwEFz) a bent rim on Eric Hites’ bicycle has kept him in Tiverton since late last week, 145 kilometers from where his ride began in

Football | Guardado lifts Mexico past angry Panama, 2-1, in Gold Cup

A night of conflict and controversy ended with referees surrounded by security and another win by Mexico surrounded by suspicion. Andres Guardado scored two goals on penalty kicks, including the tiebreaker

Kapok | Too many ways to be No. 1

Being in the news for allegations of vote-buying during election time is never a great thing in terms of image, to say the least. This is even worse when it

Friday, July 24, 2015 – edition no. 2363

* Behind the scenes of the growing MICE industry * Petition against sting operation * Tourist arrivals decline * China feared CIA used casinos to snare officials   DOWNLOAD

High on Trash – The Next Biofuel

* Movies: Southpaw * Books: The Redeemers by Ace Atkins * Music: Angels and Alcohol  by  Alan Jackson * Wine: The Summery Zest * Food: Urban Phenomenon   DOWNLOAD

A pugilist parable of transformation in ‘Southpaw’

If you've ever wondered what might have happened to Job if had a strong left hook, "Southpaw" may be the film for you. The rapid descent of light heavyweight champ Billy

‘The Redeemers’ showcases author’s storytelling abilities

The sense of justice and righteousness that Sheriff Quinn Colson has brought to his tenure in Mississippi's Tibbehah County is drawing to a close in Ace Atkins' gripping new novel,

Alan Jackson delivers on ‘Angels and Alcohol’

Alan Jackson once again proves capable of finding fresh wrinkles in his comfortable, familiar style. His new album, "Angels and Alcohol," delivers good-time honky-tonk, emotional country ballads and gentle, philosophical

News of the World | Why airlines keep pushing biofuels: They have no choice

As people in countries such as China, India and Indonesia get wealthier they are increasingly turning to air travel for vacation or business, creating an enormous financial opportunity for the

The Summery Zest

Situated in the northwesternmost of Portugal braving the Atlantic Ocean, the Vinho Verde region is indeed green, and in various aspects – its landscape, Portugal’s comfort food caldo verde and,

Food | Urban Phenomenon

Many of us don't like the idea of dining in a buffet restaurant, because often we automatically think that the quality of dishes at these venues isn't up to scratch.

Beauty | Skin perfection

Summer is here and due to the heat and various reasons, many individuals are dealing with the issue of enlarged pores on their skin. For those of you who need

The Buzz | Rights group: South Sudan troops committed war crimes

An international human rights group says South Sudanese troops committed war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity by killing and raping civilians during an offensive in rebel-held parts of the

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