MACAO -- As the Year of the Horse approaches on the lunar calendar, Macao's streets are glowing with decorations and joy. Neighborhoods and commercial blocks across the city have launched New Year activities.
Flowers remain central to the holiday tradition in Macao. At Tap Seac Square, the annual Chinese New Year market has opened with lively scenes. Food stalls, gift booths, and game stands line the venue. Flower vendors, however, are the busiest. (Macao-Chinese New Year)
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ISLAMABAD -- At least 11 people were killed and 10 others injured after a passenger coach collided with a trailer on the National Highway in Pakistan's southern Sindh province early Sunday, rescue officials said.
The accident occurred in Khairpur district when the coach, travelling from eastern Punjab province to the southern port city of Karachi, rammed into a trailer carrying heavy concrete girders, according to Rescue 1122. (Pakistan-Road-Accident)
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SINGAPORE -- Singapore held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to commemorate civilians who died during the Japanese occupation in World War II, with about 500 people attending the annual observance in the city center.
The event, organized by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Central National Education Office of the Ministry of Defense, took place at the Civilian War Memorial on Beach Road. Attendees included government, military and business representatives, diplomats such as Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Cao Zhongming, veterans, victims' relatives and students. (Singapore-WWII) Enditem
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