A horrific last-lap accident that left drivers fearing for Austin Dillon’s safety muted Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s victory in the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt crossed the finish line at
CHINA A shoe factory collapses in eastern China during a weekend shift, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30. HONG KONG The Land Registry revealed yesterday that a
The Office of the Secretary for Security stated in a reply to a lawmaker’s inquiry that Macau’s Fire Services has enough competencies to handle the amount of accidents in the
A public consultation on the amended budget framework law commences today, seeking opinions on the revised regulations which govern the authority’s right to budget within public departments. The amendment, which was
Police authorities arrested a Malaysian man for illegally using credit cards in the territory on July 4. It was reported that the 25-year-old suspect was employed by an overseas- based criminal
Plastic roadblocks are commonly placed in traffic lanes for traffic management, such as restricting pedestrians on the road and delimiting carriageways on cross- sea bridges. Despite criticism that the hurdles are
Aiming to counter the increasing inflation that particularly affects low-income residents, the Housing Bureau plans to review the social housing scheme. To be discussed in a 60-day public consultation which
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) intends to launch a reform of the pre-primary curriculum in order to avoid introducing “too much academic content” too early. The new pedagogical
The Tourism Crisis Management Office published a travel security alert issued by the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Turkey and regarding the recent security situation in the country. “Recently there
Macau is a treasure trove of both Western and Eastern religious architecture. For a long time, churches such as the Ruins of St Paul’s have been popular with tourists. Now,
Puerto Rico’s governor said last week that creditors are responsible for helping the U.S. island out of its economic crisis because they lent money knowing the government was running a deficit. Gov.
Asian markets mostly fell yesterday as investors reacted to Greece’s sound rejection of terms set by its international creditors, deepening uncertainties over its status as a member of the 19-nation
In honor of their visit, Sheraton Macao Hotel upgraded the family of five to a Presidential Suite; gave them free tickets to the brand-new DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda Academy; arranged
Shares in big state companies soared yesterday after promises of government action to halt a slide in Chinese stock prices but many others sank as jittery small investors tried to
Greece lurched into uncharted territory and an uncertain future in Europe’s common currency after voters overwhelmingly rejected demands by international creditors for more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout
Greece and its membership in Europe’s joint currency faced an uncertain future yesterday, with the country under pressure to reach a bailout deal with creditors as soon as possible after
Dutch finance minister and chair of the eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem The eurozone’s top official says he still wants Greece to stay in the single European currency. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, who is also
China is standing pat on its decision to reject arbitration by an international tribunal that will begin formal hearings this week to resolve a long-seething feud with the Philippines over
A 36-year-old foreigner who arrived in the Philippines from the Middle East is under quarantine after testing positive for the MERS virus, health officials said yesterday. Philippine Health Secretary Janette Garin
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak rejected accusations he misappropriated funds as he faces his biggest crisis since coming to power in 2009. A task force is investigating a money trail that
A Singapore teenager who was found guilty of wounding religious feelings will walk free after being sentenced to jail time already served, the BBC reported yesterday. According to the UK-based news
Japanese officials yesterday celebrated the U.N. cultural body’s approval of world heritage status for 23 historic sites showing the country’s transformation from feudal isolation into an industrial power at the
Prince William and his wife, Kate, marked a milestone for their newborn baby Princess Charlotte on Sunday — a christening ceremony on Queen Elizabeth II’s country estate that was steeped
Two bombs blamed on the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram exploded at a crowded mosque and an elite Muslim restaurant in Nigeria’s central city of Jos, killing 51 people, officials
Boris Becker, a 17-year-old unseeded outsider before the tournament began, raised the coveted silver trophy above his head to rapturous applause on centre court. Becker is also the first German ever
A study of roses that do have a strong scent revealed a previously unknown chemical process in their petals. It’s key to their alluring odor. Experts said the finding might let
For a brief time Sunday night (yesterday, Macau time), Carli Lloyd’s Wikipedia page listed her position as “President of the United States.” More like Captain America. Lloyd scored three goals to lead
LeBron James is available. Marc Gasol, too. That’s two All-NBA first team members from last season still on the market, in case anybody thinks all the best players are gone after
The thumping win for Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Sunday’s referendum is being celebrated as a moment of clarity – by core supporters of Tsipras’s Syriza-led government in Athens
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A 5-year-old Florida girl riding in a boat has died after a sturgeon leaped from the Suwannee River and struck her. Wildlife officials said Jaylon Rippy died after being struck
Air quality in Beijing, notorious for its smoggy sky, improved during the first six months of 2015, the city government said. The concentration of PM 2.5 — tiny airborne particles
The Singapore Botanical Gardens is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site after it was inscribed at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany, local TV Channel
CHINA A magnitude 6.5 earthquake that shook China’s far-western region of Xinjiang killed three people, injured 71 and collapsed thousands of houses, officials said Saturday. The quake hit Pishan county
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed a bill last Friday guaranteeing local cleaners and security guards a minimum wage, effective at the start of 2016. However, the regulation applies exclusively to
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