Lawmakers hide cigarettes and alcohol as Xi clamps down

  A big box painted bright red will be the first thing many delegates notice as they check into their hotels for the annual session of China’s national legislature that continues

FLIGHT MH370 | Kin mark anniversary with vow to never give up 

Families of the 239 people on board Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 yesterday marked the anniversary of the plane’s disappearance, vowing to never give up on the desperate search for wreckage and answers

India | 3 officials suspended after lynching of rape suspect

The government of northeastern India’s Nagaland state has suspended three officials and deployed paramilitary soldiers after a mob stormed a high-security jail, dragged away a man accused of rape and then lynched

FLIGHT MH370 | Report: Underwater locator beacon battery had expired

The first comprehensive report into the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 yesterday revealed that the battery of an underwater locator beacon had expired more than a year before the plane vanished

Russia | 5 Nemtsov killing suspects arraigned; 1 said to admit guilt

Russian news agencies said yesterday one of the suspects in the killing of leading opposition figure Boris Nemtsov has admitted involvement in the crime. Judge Nataliya Mushnikova said that Zaur Dadaev

Nigeria | Boko Haram pledges allegiance to Islamic State

Nigeria’s homegrown Boko Haram group, newly weakened by a multinational force that has dislodged it from a score of northeastern towns, reportedly pledged formal allegiance to the Islamic State group. The pledge

Iraq |IS militants destroy another UNESCO heritage site

Islamic State militants continued their campaign targeting cultural heritage sites in territories they control in northern Iraq, looting and damaging the ancient city of Hatra just one day after bulldozing the

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY | African women enjoy rights, privileges but obstacles remain

The 21st century has unleashed new opportunities for African women, thanks to the implementation of affirmative action policies and legislation to narrow the gender gap in socioeconomic spheres. Political leaders and

This Day in History: 1973 Northern Ireland votes for union

The turn out was reported to be 59% of the 1,030,084 electorate, although less then 1% of Catholics voted. The Unionist victory has been welcomed by Brian Faulkner, leader of

Offbeat | Rooms going fast at Hungary’s village for rent

Pajer said Thursday that tourists are coming from as far away as Australia, South Africa, Sweden and the U.S. and the village “is booked solid in August and most of

‘Macau Kid’ extends winning record by KO

The 24 year-old “Macau Kid” rose to 7-0 with 3KOs in his super welterweight six-rounder, increasing his KO rate to 42.86 percent. “I feel great to win, but also feel I

Undercards deliver a quick show | Hong Kong boxer shoots for next world title in July

The next boxing world title attempt by a local favorite has been scheduled for July 18 at the Cotai Arena. Hong Kong’s “The Wonder Kid” Rex Tso will be challenging

Zou loses to Amnat in IBF flyweight title challenge

  When the announcer declared victory for the defending champion, Zou Shiming still carried his Chinese flag and waved to the home audience. The flag-bearer for Chinese boxing lost his first title

Rear Window: New normal

Who would anticipate that tourism itself might actually occupy the central stage in the run-up to the March meetings of the NPC and the CPPCC in the capital-city, Beijing? Nobody…unless

Ask the Vet | Symptoms of Canine Heart Murmur

Symptoms of a Heart Murmur in Dogs - The dog’s heartbeat seems irregular - A hacking cough that does not seem to go away. - Breathing that seems laboured (excessive panting) even while

Christie accepts USD225m to end Exxon Mobil litigation

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration agreed to accept USD225 million from Exxon Mobil Corp. to end litigation over decades- old pollution, a settlement that Democratic lawmakers and environmental groups called

Thirteen pro-tips for visiting Las Vegas

What makes a city a great place to have your convention on high-yield bonds or consumer electronics? The easy answer for respectable business folk is: plenty of places to eat

Monday, March 9, 2015 – edition no. 2265

* Zou loses to Amnat in IBF flyweight title challenge * Chief prison officer arrested for taking bribes * Patriotic education under the spotlight * Arica: gender equality is no longer a mirage   DOWNLOAD

The Buzz: 3 former directors of Spanish club Osasuna arrested

The regional court of northern Navarra says a former president of Spanish soccer club Osasuna and two other ex-board members have been arrested. The court says Miguel Archanco, Txuma Peralta

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CHINA  Jackie Chan might still be popular in China, but nowadays the pro-Beijing actor is as well-known as fodder for jokes as he is for his gritty martial arts and

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