World Series of Poker | 9 players left, 1 will win USD7.7 million in November

For nine poker players, the dream is just beginning after they outlasted 6,411 others in days of near marathon-length games to advance to the final table of the World Series

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TIBET Chinese authorities have refused to release the body of a Tibetan lama who died in a Chinese prison, prompting a sit-in outside the prison by more than 100 Tibetans,

Germany | Former Auschwitz guard, 94, convicted as accessory to murder

A 94-year-old former SS sergeant who served at the Auschwitz death camp was convicted yesterday on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder and sentenced to four years in prison. Oskar Groening

Iran nuclear deal | Fine ‘new chapter’ or ‘historic mistake’? 

Overcoming decades of hostility, Iran, the United States, and five other world powers struck a historic accord Tuesday to check Tehran’s nuclear efforts short of building a bomb. The agreement could

This Day in HIstory | 1995 Serbs force Muslims out of Srebrenica

United Nations officials say it is the biggest “ethnic cleansing” operation since World War II. Some 40,000 women, children and elderly people have been ordered to leave the compound at Potocari

Offbeat | Polish cow on the run for 2 years is finally caught

Matylda finally moo’ved back home. The cow escaped from her Polish farm two years ago and lived a life on the lam in a nearby forest, sometimes damaging crops. She has

The Buzz | Lindsay says goodbye to serial killer Dexter

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INDIA At least 27 people are killed and dozens injured in a stampede during a Hindu religious bathing festival on a river bank in southern India. More on p13 THAILAND Testimony

Teen hiking to safety after plane crash a ‘miracle’

A 16-year-old girl survived a small-plane crash in the rugged mountains of Washington state and hiked through thick forest to reach safety in what one official called “a miracle.” But

Iran nuclear talks | After hard negotiation, historic deal reached

After 18 days of intense and often fractious negotiation, world powers and Iran struck a landmark deal yesterday to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for billions of dollars in

This Day in History | 1971 – Seals shot by government decree

Under the Conservation of Seals Act 1970, the Home Office is allowing five fishermen to kill 350 seal pups off the Lincolnshire coast by the end of next week. The new

Offbeat | Brazil’s hottest YouTube star is a blue chicken. Next stop: USA

Brazil’s biggest YouTube star is a blue spotted hen named Galinha Pintadinha – Lottie Dottie in English – and she’s out to take over the world. At least, that’s how

Macau Matters | Tassie and MONA

While recently visiting family and friends in Australia, a weekend visit to Tasmania (Tassie) and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) was highly recommended. Fortunately, friends and I

The Buzz | Microsoft to launch Windows 10 on July 29

The upgraded operating system will allow users to switch seamlessly between personal computers, tablets, smartphones and other gadgets. Windows 10 is intended to give apps a similar feel on all

World Briefs

CHINA’s top disciplinary watchdog is investigating Xi Xiaoming, a vice president of the country’s top court, as the ruling Communist Party presses ahead with a nationwide graft crackdown now in

Iran nuclear agreement | Talks hit final stage but deal remains elusive

Disputes over attempts to probe Tehran’s alleged work on nuclear weapons unexpectedly persisted at Iran nuclear talks yesterday, diplomats said, threatening plans to wrap up a deal by midnight — the latest

Mexico | Escape by top drug lord a strong blow to government

The capture of drug lord Joaquin Guzman was the crowning achievement of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s government in its war against drug cartels, a beacon of success amid domestic woes.

Briefs | France – Paris police: 18 freed, gunmen at large after store robbery

A group of gunmen broke into a discount clothing store near Paris yesterday, trapping 18 people inside for hours before fleeing and prompting a manhunt throughout the area, police said.

Offbeat | US vet finds 62 hair bands, 8 pairs of underwear inside dog

This hungry U.S. Labrador has some unusual taste buds. A Pennsylvania veterinarian retrieved 62 hair bands, eight pairs of underwear and a bandage from the dog’s stomach during exploratory surgery. The head

Who’s Trump? | Miss Oklahoma wins Miss USA contest

Olivia Jordan of Oklahoma was crowned Miss USA yesterday (Macau time), wearing a hot pink strapless dress as she deftly fielded the interview portion of the competition by saying the

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