World Bank: AIIB ‘potential ally’ in poverty fight 

The head of the World Bank said Tuesday he will do everything he can to work with a new Chinese-led Asian infrastructure bank opposed by Washington. World Bank Group President Jim

Australia approves engineering firm sale to Chinese company 

The Australian government yesterday approved the sale of one of the nation’s largest construction companies, John Holland Group Pty. Ltd., to state-owned giant China Communications Construction Company International Holding Ltd. Treasurer Joe Hockey

Japan | US defense chief seeks deeper ties in first Asia visit

The first revision of the U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines in 17 years will “transform” the bilateral alliance, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday. The guidelines, expected to be formally approved in about three weeks,

Poll | Americans divided over Japan’s military role in Asia 

  Seventy years after the U.S. defeated Japan in World War II, Americans are divided over Japan playing a more active military role in Asia — and most Japanese are opposed. The

US Study reveals | Hundreds of NKorea missiles threaten Asia 

Nuclear-armed North Korea already has hundreds of ballistic missiles that can target its neighbors in Northeast Asia but will need foreign technology to upgrade its arsenal and pose a more

Filipino family appeals to Indonesia to save convicted maid 

Family members of a Filipino maid facing the death penalty after being convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia made a last-minute appeal yesterday for clemency to the country’s president. The parents,

Nepal | Opposition cuts short crippling general strike

Life returned to normal in Nepal yesterday after an opposition alliance cut short a crippling general strike over an impasse about how to approve the Himalayan nation’s constitution. Schools and markets opened and

USA | Fewer White House state dinner invites under Obama 

An invitation to a White House state dinner has always been one of Washington’s most sought-after tickets. There’s the elegant setting, VIP guests in tuxedos and designer gowns and a

Officials: No link to terrorism in Washington power outages

Widespread power outages affected the White House, the Capitol, museums, train stations and other sites across Washington and its suburbs yesterday (Macau time) — all because of an explosion at a power plant in

Yemen | 560 dead amid fears of humanitarian collapse

As tons of desperately needed medical supplies await clearance to be flown into Yemen, aid workers warned yesterday of an unfolding humanitarian crisis, saying at least 560 people, including dozens

Mexico | Ambush that killed 15 police a rarity 

An ambush that killed 15 state police officers in western Mexico appears to be a drug cartel’s revenge attack and could herald a military-style offensive against government authorities. The assault on

This Day in History: 1976 Young Liberal leader cleared of robbery

Supporters in the public gallery at the Old Bailey in London clapped and cheered as the verdict was announced. The case is certain to raise new doubts about the validity of

Offbeat: Selena’s estate sues record label over digital royalties 

The lawsuit was filed by Selena Quintanilla’s estate against UMG Recordings in U.S. District Court in New York on March 31, the 20th anniversary of the singer’s death. UMG declined

Boxing | Wladimir Klitschko looking forward to fight at MSG

Wladimir Klitschko has reached rare territory among heavyweight champions. Now, in his ninth year as champion, Klitschko is approaching Joe Louis and Larry Holmes in successful defenses. When Klitschko faces Bryant Jennings

SEC files fraud charges against ex-NFL player, partner

Federal regulators have filed civil fraud charges against former NFL cornerback Will Allen and his business partner. They’re accused of reaping more than USD31 million in a Ponzi scheme that

F1 | Mercedes looking to rebound at Chinese GP

As the Formula One circuit heads to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, it’s no longer a safe bet that Mercedes will top the podium by the end of the

Football | Gabon chosen as host of 2017 African Cup

Gabon will host the 2017 African Cup of Nations in place of war-torn Libya. Gabon, which co-hosted the tournament in 2012, was chosen again yesterday in a vote by the

NBA player, wife stabbed outside Manhattan nightclub

The NYPD says an NBA player, his wife and another woman were stabbed and injured outside a Manhattan nightclub. Police say they sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized. Their names

World Views: How not to deal with China

China’s creation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the bungled U.S. response have given Beijing a nice diplomatic win. Not hugely consequential in itself, the episode is a case study

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