Dean Potter, renowned for his daring and sometimes rogue climbs and BASE jumps, was one of two men killed after jumping from a 2,290-meter promontory called Taft Point in Yosemite
Islamic State militants likely killed up to 500 people — both Iraqi civilians and soldiers — and forced 8,000 to flee from their homes as they captured the city of
Army soldiers were deployed yesterday for the first time in Burundi to quell street protests, putting the military into a precarious position amid persistent demonstrations against the president’s bid for
A shootout among rival motorcycle gangs at a popular Texas restaurant left nine bikers dead and 18 injured, and it sent panicked patrons and bystanders fleeing for safety, a police
The announcement, made in a speech to the Royal College of Nursing’s annual conference in Harrogate, could spell the end of the British Formula One Grand Prix. Other sports like rugby,
In a distinctly different note for a military alliance meeting, European officials ended a NATO meeting with a spirited rendition of “We Are The World.” Taking a break from issues such
After rough spells in London, Andre Villas-Boas is tasting success in Russia. The man known as AVB arrived at Chelsea in 2011 amid a blizzard of headlines hailing him as the
* Cotai 2.0 | USD27 billion bet on reversing law of supply and demand * MOP7 million swindled in phone scams this year * De Niro opens Asia’s first Nobu hotel in
Barcelona clinched its 23rd Spanish league title yesterday thanks to — who else — Lionel Messi. It wasn't the only title to be handed out in Europe, as the Portuguese, Russian
Traders have been panicking over the sudden rise in global bond yields triggered by the expected tapering of the Federal Reserve’s stimulus programs. But an unlikely savior may emerge to
Albanian striker Besart Berisha added to his team-leading goal total in the biggest match of the season, helping the Melbourne Victory to a 3-0 win over Sydney FC in the
The long feature “Yesterday Once More” has beaten 24 other homemade productions in the ninth edition of the Macao International Film and Video Festival to take the top accolade, the
SOUTH KOREA U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in South Korea where he will be discussing security issues amid fresh fears of North Korean belligerence and delivering a speech
The president of Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), Jorge Neto Valente, has called on the government to improve the management of human resources within public administration services, stressing that employees “should
The Macau Polytechnic Institute (MPI) has received a Quality Award from the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) for 2015 in the category of Best/Model Internal Quality Assurance. According to a press release
Australia has been urged to tighten oversight of the booming property sector to prevent it from being used by criminals, including from Macau, for global money laundering, stated a report
In a written reply to the Times, the Secretary’s cabinet said, “currently, no change has been foreseen regarding the monthly passes for car parks.” Last month, the government told the
During the one-hour forum, Kong stressed the importance of the annual subsidy to most grassroots laborers in the city, most of whom struggle to make a decent living. The latest data
Li told the media yesterday that the university doesn’t expect to make relocation plans until next year, as a number of budget and administrative procedures have yet to be solved. “When
The “20th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair” (20th MIF) will be held at the Venetian Macao from October 22 to 25, 2015. The event is organized by the Macao
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, pledged to prioritize the revision of legislation concerning consumer rights, private renting, and budget framework. Ms Chan added that the government will
A total of 92 residential buildings and 18 hotel projects were under construction in the past quarter, expected to deliver more than 13,100 new flats and 9,800 hotel rooms. 221
Macau is expecting over 4.8 per cent growth in tourist arrivals from India this year, betting big on its unique blend of museums, cuisines, shopping malls and casinos to lure
Iong said these homes will be located at the Rua da Praia do Manduco, Sai Pai Van and Ká Hó areas, and that they address the demand of some 400
Genting Singapore Plc slid the most in five years after reporting a 73 plunge in first-quarter profit as China’s anti-graft campaign kept mainland high rollers away from casino gaming floors. Net
China urged banks to continue funding local government projects under construction and refrain from calling in loans as the country works through an economic downturn. Banks shouldn’t refuse funds to projects
Dubbed the “Cantopop Queen,” according to a press release from the organizers, “Cheng is known for her incredibly entertaining performances, which makes it easy to see why this two-night run
China and the United States are budging not a bit over Beijing’s assertive development in disputed parts of the South China Sea, with Chinese officials politely but pointedly dismissing Washington’s push for U.S.-proposed
According to an article by Lucy Hornby, “Mr Deng Goes to Washington” including interviews with then-President Jimmy Carter opened this weekend in Beijing. The documentary depicts for the first time
Human rights lawyer Pu Zhiqiang, whose clients ranged from poor farmers to activist-artist Ai Weiwei, was accused of inciting ethnic hatred, as well as picking quarrels and causing troubles, Beijing
A bus fell from a cliff in north-central China on Friday, killing 35 people on board, authorities said. Twenty-five people were killed instantly in Shaanxi province and 10 died in
Malaysia launched a series of high-level talks with its neighbors yesterday, seeking a solution to a deepening crisis in which boatloads of refugees are stranded off Southeast Asia’s shores, with
The bodies of six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers who were aboard a U.S. Marine helicopter that crashed during a relief mission in earthquake-hit Nepal have been recovered, Nepal’s army said. The wreckage of the
An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced the country’s first freely elected leader, ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, to death over a mass prison break during the 2011 uprising that eventually
Pope Francis canonized two nuns from what was 19th century Palestine yesterday in hopes of encouraging Christians across the Middle East who are facing a wave of persecution from Islamic extremists. Sisters
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