IS group says it has killed Chinese, Norwegian captives

The Islamic State group said yesterday that it has killed Chinese and Norwegian captives after earlier demanding ransoms for the two men. The extremist group published two images of the men

McDonald’s controversially opens in historic KMT-linked residence

McDonald’s has opened an outlet in a historic residence in east China’s Zhejiang Province, sparking heated debate about whether such sites should be used for commercial purposes. The burger chain began

Xi says Party will keep economic growth on track 

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday sought to reassure regional economic and political leaders that his government will keep the world’s No. 2 economy growing. In a speech to a business conference

Obama calls on Beijing to halt land reclamation 

President Barack Obama called on China to halt land reclamation and construction in the disputed South China Sea in his latest show of support for Southeast Asian nations unnerved by

Whaling | Australian court fines Japanese company for contempt

An Australian court fined a Japanese whaling company 1 million Australian dollars (USD700,000) yesterday for violating a court order that it stop hunting whales in an area off Antarctica. Federal Court

Malaysia | Authorities ‘sickened’ by citizen’s beheading in Philippines

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has asked Philippine authorities to punish kidnappers who reportedly beheaded a Malaysian man in the southern Philippines, saying he and his people were “shocked and sickened” by the

North Korea | Talks under way for first UN rights chief visit

North Korea and the United Nations both confirmed Tuesday that discussions are under way for what would be the first visit to the reclusive north Asian country by a U.N. human rights

Bangladesh | Court upholds death sentences of 2 politicians

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld death sentences given to two influential opposition leaders who were convicted of war crimes during the country’s 1971 independence war against Pakistan. A special war crimes

USA | Muslims face backlash after Paris attacks

Muslims around the U.S. are facing backlash following the deadly attacks in Paris, including vandalism to mosques and Islamic centers, hate-filled phone and online messages and threats of violence. Advocacy leaders

Paris attacks | 2 dead, 7 arrested in raid targeting jihadi mastermind

A woman wearing an explosive suicide vest blew herself up yesterday as heavily armed police tried to storm a suburban Paris apartment where the suspected mastermind of last week’s gun

This Day in History | 1969 Second Apollo mission lands on Moon

Apollo 12 almost failed before it began because of a leaking hydrogen tank, but launch crews raced against time to change it before takeoff. There was another moment of drama shortly

Offbeat | Zimbabwe’s Mister Ugly pageant has record number of entries

For the first time since the competition began in 2011, organizers will hold preliminary rounds to whittle the number of hopefuls from 36 to 12 who will compete in the

Rugby | Lomu, who revolutionized rugby with size, speed, dies at 40

More by instinct than choice and off balance after fending off two desperate defenders, Jonah Lomu barreled straight over the top of a crouching Mike Catt, leaving the battered England

Football | France, England soccer teams unite in defiance, respect

Uniting in a symbol of defiance and respect, players and fans of the French and English soccer teams delivered a moving display of solidarity at Wembley Stadium at a friendly

World Views | Ending Islamic State Inc.

What it means for a European nation and member of NATO to declare war against a stateless band of terrorists is an interesting and important question, made urgent by Islamic

Preview | World’s top carmakers take a shot at first-ever FIA GT World Cup

Five of the world’s most famous manufacturers have signed on to race in the inaugural FIA GT World Cup. Aston Martin, Audi, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche will be represented on

Theodore Racing ready for record battle

SJM Theodore Racing is hoping for a record eighth Macau Grand Prix victory this year. It was the team’s principal, Mr Teddy Yip Jr, who made the announcement as part

PREVIEW | Returns and surprises for 49th Motorcycle GP

Held every year since 1967, the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is one the most captivating races in the Grand Prix program. The almost fifty-year-old event has drawn the world’s attention, especially

GP62 – November 19 – 22

06:00 Circuit Closed 06:30 - 07:00 Circuit Inspection 07:30 - 08:30 Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - 49th Edition - Practice 08:50 - 09:20 Suncity Lotus Celebrity Cup Race - Practice 09:35 -

Thursday, November 19, 2015 – edition no. 2442

* Two dead in raid targeting Paris attack mastermind * Chui  explains ‘conservative’ gaming revenue forecast * Macanese diaspora is ‘huge network’ * Fear spreads in China finance   DOWNLOAD PDF   * Preview | World’s top carmakers take

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