Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ returns to German market in new form

For 70 years since the Nazi defeat in World War II, copyright law has been used in Germany to prohibit the publication of “Mein Kampf” — the notorious anti-Semitic tome

The Buzz | France tightening church security around Christmas

France’s interior minister says the government will tighten security for churches around Christmas, amid continued concerns about potential extremist violence after deadly attacks last month. Bernard Cazeneuve announced that churches will

NORAD prepares to track Santa’s journey

Peterson Air Force base is getting ready for its annual holiday mission — tracking Santa’s storybook sleigh ride around the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been working for

World Briefs

SOUTH KOREA  The Health Ministry declared yesterday a formal end to an outbreak of the MERS virus that killed 38 people and sickened dozens of others since May. The announcement

Spain thrust into governing void after splintered vote

Spain entered a governing void, facing weeks or months of uncertainty over what political party or parties will lead the country following a national election that fragmented the status quo.

Spain | El Gordo giveth: Beach town hits jackpot in Spain’s lottery

Decked out in their school uniforms, young Spanish school children in Madrid’s stately Teatro Real opera house sang out lottery numbers on live TV yesterday (Macau time)for Spain’s massively popular

Germany | Records show Hitler enjoyed special treatment in prison

Historians have long been fascinated by the Nazi leader’s time in Landsberg, where he and several followers were incarcerated after the unsuccessful Beer Hall Putsch of 1923, when Hitler tried

This Day in History | 1968 – First astronauts orbit Moon

The climax of the mission began at 0959 GMT, when Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders were about 78 miles (125 km) from the Moon. Right on schedule, the crew

Offbeat | Airport comfort dogs to help ease holiday travel stress

A team of professionally trained comfort dogs at Dulles International Airport are helping ease travelers’ stresses this holiday season. The dogs are part of the United Airlines United Paws Program. For

The Buzz | Siberian city backs cat for mayor

The Siberian city of 650,000 people, which lies 2,900 kilometers east of Moscow, is to get a new mayor next week when a commission comprising the city council and the

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CHINA Fourteen construction managers were sentenced yesterday to prison terms of three to six years for a deadly scaffolding collapse at one of Beijing’s most prestigious schools, a court said.

General election | Spain ruling party could be out with big vote for upstarts

A strong showing Sunday by a pair of upstart parties in Spain’s general election upended the country’s traditional two-party system, with the ruling Popular Party winning the most votes but falling

This Day in History | 2000 Madonna weds her Guy

Journalists and members of the public were kept well away from the heavily guarded Skibo Castle near Dornoch in Sutherland. Among those on the star-studded guest list were Sting, dressed

Offbeat | Prague zoo claims to have the longest salamander on Earth

The critically endangered animal is the largest amphibian on the planet. In a statement Sunday, the zoo says Karlo, a Chinese giant salamander it received 19 months ago from the State

The Buzz | Adelson confirms purchase of Las Vegas newspaper

Sheldon Adelson, a Republican mega-donor and casino magnate, revealed in an editor’s note in yesterday’s edition of the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he had bought the newspaper through an anonymous

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JAPAN US Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy defends a controversial proposal to relocate a U.S. Marine Corps base on Okinawa as the best of many options considered. USA Martin Shkreli, the

Russia | Putin says Moscow’s ready to improve ties with the US

Russia is ready to improve ties with the United States and work with whomever is elected its next president, President Vladimir Putin said yesterday. He said his talks with U.S.

This Day in History | 1989 Labour’s union U-turn

The Labour Party has abandoned its policy on trade union closed shops in line with European legislation. The decision is seen by many to be a move away from the party’s

Offbeat | Indian man dies after being sucked into aircraft engine

Airport and airline authorities in India have begun investigating the death of a technician who was sucked into an aircraft engine at an airport in Mumbai. Air India chief Ashwani Lohani

The Buzz | Global stocks posting big gains ahead of expected Fed hike

Investors around the world have one clear focus yesterday (today) – the Fed. The central bank is expected to raise interest rates from near zero percent, which would be its

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