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Tennis study finds unusual bet patterns in 3 Wimbledon matches
Swings in betting odds suggest an average of 23 professional tennis matches might be fixed each year, according to a study that found suspicious patterns in ... -
Falcao heading to Man United on loan
Radamel Falcao is set to join Manchester United on loan after the Premier League club agreed to a loan deal with Monaco, a person with knowledge ... -
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – edition no. 2142
* Casino revenue misses estimates on China graft probes * Back to school with extra buses, traffic smooth * Online taxi group publishes taxi blacklist * ... -
EBOLA OUTBREAK | Experimental drug heals all monkeys in study
An experimental Ebola drug healed all 18 monkeys infected with the deadly virus in a study, boosting hopes that the treatment might help fight the outbreak raging through ... -
the buzz: Militia says it ‘secured’ US compound in Libya
The Islamist-allied militia group in control of Libya’s capital has “secured” a U.S. Embassy residential compound there, more than a month after American personnel evacuated from ... -
World briefs
THAILAND The general who transitioned from Thailand’s junta leader to prime minister has awarded key Cabinet posts to his trusted allies from the armed forces, the ... -
Over 8,600 vote in unofficial referendum
The unofficial civil referendum on the Chief Executive Election closed at 12 p.m. yesterday, with the final turnout indicating support from 95 percent of the online ... -
New Macau rallies at Ruins of St. Paul’s urging political reform
Members of the New Macau Association (NMA) initiated an assembly at the Ruins of St. Paul’s yesterday, criticizing the “small circle” CE election and demanding for ... -
Chui re-elected, no news on new secretaries
The incumbent Chief Executive Chui Sai On has won his bet to stay in high office for another five years, running as the sole candidate in ... -
Electoral College members urge honoring promises
After casting their votes, Electoral College members said that they hope Mr Chui can honor his promises, as well as resolve serious issues in Macau, including ... -
First local Dengue fever case confirmed
The Health Bureau (SSM) revealed that an 82-year- old woman has been confirmed to be the first local case of dengue fever this year. She is ... -
Macau Concealers’ PJ logo post leads to detentions
The Public Prosecution Office (MP) temporarily released two members of the online publication Macau Concealers early yesterday, after they were accused of illegally using the emblem ... -
Interview with David Sylvester | ‘The Parisian will offer about 80 percent of new brands to Macau’
Sands China has recently expanded Shoppes at Cotai Central, including 36 new retailers. British retailer Marks & Spencer opened last Friday, while various kids’ designer apparel stores ... -
Gov’t ad unclear about medical voucher regulations
A Macau resident told the Times that, in a recent medical appointment, he was not allowed to use his son’s health voucher for himself, as he’s ... -
Wynn employees hand in petition
Around 50 Wynn Macau workers have petitioned their employer, asking for better salaries for their rank-and-file staffers, as well as the implementation of a total smoking ... -
FMG launches work-to-rule against SJM
The Forefront of Macau Gaming (FMG) revealed that some workers for local gaming mogul Stanley Ho’s SJM Holdings Ltd took industrial action two days ago. Some ... -
Protesters urge gov’t to control housing prices
An Internet group called “Guarding Macau People” rallied for a protest two days ago, demanding that the government retrieve idle land and control the prices of ... -
Meat supplier OSI says six China workers arrested
OSI Group LLC, the U.S. meat supplier ditched by Yum! Brands Inc. in China last month for selling out-of-date products, said six employees of its Shanghai ... -
Hong Kong seeks debate on dual-class shares after losing Alibaba
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is seeking views on loosening shareholder voting rules that spurred Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to choose the U.S. for what may be ... -
Corporate Bits | MGM hosts ‘Mongolia Nomadic Night’
MGM MACAU recently hosted “MGM•Mongolia Nomadic Night”, a dinner and show for selected Golden Lion Club members at the Grand Ballroom. Held at a venue decorated ... -
Gov’t widens anti-graft drive in Shanxi
China stepped up a campaign against graft in coal-rich Shanxi province, putting two top officials under investigation amid a probe that’s already ensnared the brother of ... -
Hong Kong | Protesters vow showdown over Beijing ‘puppet’ poll plan
Protest leaders in Hong Kong have vowed an era of civil disobedience that may bring chaos to the city as they accused China of betraying its ... -
PHILIPPINES| Peacekeepers pull ‘greatest escape’ in Golan
Under cover of darkness, 40 Filipino peacekeepers made a daring escape after being surrounded and under fire for seven hours by Syrian rebels in the Golan ... -
PAKISTAN | 3 killed as protesters clash with police
Thousands of anti-government protesters tried to raid the official residence of Pakistan’s prime minister, sparking clashes with police that killed three people and wounded nearly 400 amid ... -
UKRAINE CRISIS | EU vows more Russia sanctions if conflict worsens
European Union leaders agreed to impose tougher sanctions on Russia, possibly targeting energy and finance, if the conflict in Ukraine worsens. Leaders early yesterday gave the ... -
this day in history: 1939 Germany invades Poland
German forces have invaded Poland and its planes have bombed Polish cities, including the capital, Warsaw. The attack comes without any warning or declaration of war. ... -
Offbeat | Slice of Princess Diana’s wedding cake auctioned
A 33-year-old slice of cake from Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding has sold at auction for USD1,375. The cake, still in its original white ... -
Pacquiao eyeing World Peace for his hoop team
Manny Pacquiao has expressed interest in recruiting former NBA All Star Metta World Peace to the Filipino boxing champion’s newest venture — professional basketball. Pacquiao has ... -
MOTORSPORTS | Will Power wins IndyCar series title behind Kanaan
Australian driver Will Power won his first IndyCar Series championship Saturday, finishing ninth in the final race and claiming the season title after a career filled ... -
Ask the vet | DHLPP vaccinations in dogs
This week I will explain why we need to vaccinate dogs and cats. Vaccinations are very important for animals as it prevents them from getting sick ... -
Energy | Japanese public seen as biggest obstacle to nuke restart
Japan is facing the toughest test yet in its effort to restore nuclear energy more than three years after the Fukushima disaster: scrutiny from a skeptical ... -
PHOTO SHOP | Shoppes at Cotai Central Phase 3 open
Sands Retail, the leasing and retail asset management platform of Las Vegas Sands Corp, has officially opened Shoppes at Cotai Central Phase 3. According to information ... -
Census: Orca population in Puget Sound falling
With two new deaths this year and no new calves since 2012, the population of endangered killer whales in the Puget Sound continues to decline. The ... -
Monday, September 1, 2014 – edition no. 2141
* Chui Sai On re-elected for another five years * Beijing rules out open nominations for next Hong Kong leader * Over 8,600 vote in unofficial ... -
the buzz: Filipino bishops to counter Islamic State group
Leaders of the Philippine Roman Catholic Church, Asia’s largest, vowed yesterday to counter extremist religions such as that espoused by Islamic State militants in Syria and ...
