Pakistan | Police kill feared Sunni militant leader, 13 others in police shootout

Pakistani police gunned down one of the country’s most-feared Sunni militant leaders and 13 followers in a mysterious pre-dawn shootout yesterday, killing a man believed to behind the slaughter of

Myanmar | Suu Kyi running in Nov. 8 polls to keep seat

Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy will contest almost all the 498 parliamentary seats in the Nov. 8 polls, and expects heavy gains, according to party spokesman Nyan Win. He

France | Calais migrants: 2nd night of mass attempts to reach England

Migrants rushed the tunnel linking France and England repeatedly for a second night yesterday and one man was crushed by a truck in the chaos, deepening tensions surrounding the thousands

Israel | PM OKs settlement building amid standoff with settlers

The Israeli Prime Minister’s office said yesterday it has approved the “immediate construction” of 300 housing units in the West Bank settlement of Beit El and has advanced plans for

Zimbabwe | Men linked to illegal hunt of Cecil the lion appear in court

Two men arrested for illegally hunting a protected lion were in court yesterday in Zimbabwe to face poaching charges. The Zimbabwean men — a professional hunter and a farm owner —

This Day in History: 1974 – Peace deal for Cyprus

After five days of talks in Geneva, Constantine Karamanlis of Greece, Bulent Ecevit of Turkey and James Callaghan of the UK have agreed a deal to end weeks of fighting

Offbeat | US: Fugitive’s role in horror film leads to his arrest

A fugitive has been arrested after federal agents saw his photo in a Washington state newspaper that ran a story about a low-budget horror movie. The News Tribune reports (bit.ly/1JqhmOs) that

Booing has Australian footballer Goodes considering quitting

Few athletes have the credentials to challenge Adam Goodes for the mantle of being THE Australian sportsman, which is why a racism debate is raging Down Under. He may not have

Baseball | Yankees post 11-run inning in comeback win over Rangers

After giving up five runs in the first inning, the New York Yankees made up for it real fast. They scored 11 runs on 10 hits in the second inning, as

World Views | Greece isn’t a morality tale

One of the more troubling elements of the recent drama over Greece’s debt was the urge by many to see a deficiency of national character, rather than euro-zone economics, as the

Thursday, July 30, 2015 – edition no. 2367

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The Buzz | US consumer confidence falls to lowest level since September

U.S. consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level since September. Consumers are worried about the job market and rattled by events in Greece and China. The Conference Board said

Gaming Alert | High rollers: Dealers describe special treatment, abuse

One high roller requests a refrigerator full of bananas that he squeezes and throws as he gambles. Another urinates against a wall. Other high-stakes players described by a pit manager at

Hong Kong | Oldest ever giant panda celebrates with bamboo, veggie cake

Jia Jia was recognized yesterday as holding two Guinness World Records, the oldest ever and the oldest living giant panda. Her mate, An An, also marked a birthday, his 29th. Born

World Briefs

UK A member of Britain’s House of Lords quit yesterday, apologizing for causing “pain and embarrassment” after he was filmed allegedly snorting cocaine during sessions with sex workers. John Sewel

US state department | Region remains a source territory for human trafficking

Macau remains “a source territory for sex trafficking and forced labor” despite government efforts to fight human trafficking, according to  the latest annual report from the U.S. State Department. The

Heritage | Traditional woodcraft works displayed in permanent exhibition

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) unveiled an exhibition center yesterday dedicated to Chinese eminent craftsman Lu Ban with an aim to preserve the waning art of homebuilding carpentry in the

Report | July gaming revenue may close above austerity level

Citigroup has stated that Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached around MOP14.9 billion during the first twenty-six days of July, according to information provided by the industry. “To reflect the recent

Retail | Gucci, Burberry demand lower rents as market wilts

Luxury companies including Kering SA are demanding lower Hong Kong store rents to reflect the island city’s waning appeal with wealthy Chinese shoppers. The owner of the Gucci brand may close

Car tax updates to enter legislative procedure in Q3

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has reviewed legislation to introduce to car tax updates, according to a report by Radio Macau. In a reply to a written enquiry by lawmaker Chan

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