South Africa | Immigrants describe threats following mob attacks

Fearful immigrants in South Africa who fled their homes because of threats and deadly attacks by South Africans said yesterday they were targeted in some cases by longtime neighbors and

This Day in History | 1974 – ‘Troubles’ death toll hits 1,000

The conflict in Northern Ireland has claimed its 1,000th victim. The milestone has been reached amid a spate of killings and shootings over the past two days. They culminated in the

Offbeat | Ringo Starr, Green Day rock their way into Rock Hall

The mop-topped drummer who kept the beat for the Beatles, Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on Saturday night during a

The Venetian Macao hosts China Music Awards for fourth consecutive year

Co-sponsored by The Venetian Macao, the 19th Channel China Music Awards and Asian Influential Power Grand Ceremony returned to The Venetian Macao for the fourth high-profile year. Following the

Ask the Vet | 5 Cat Skin Conditions Requiring Immediate Treatment

Cat Hairball Symptoms Sometimes a cat will groom itself constantly when there is a skin or medical problem in an attempt to clean itself, or to relieve the itching. This can

Nature | Indian farmers protest gov’t plans to ease land acquisition

Tens of thousands of flag-waving farmers rallied in India’s capital yesterday to protest a government plan to ease rules for obtaining land for industry and development projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Egypt runners defy Cairo mayhem as sport’s popularity grows

Young Egyptians are once again organizing on social media and taking to the streets of Cairo by the hundreds every Friday, not to protest injustice or clash with police, but

F1 | Ecclestone says 2016 Azerbaijan Grand Prix going ahead

Formula One commercial chief Bernie Ecclestone says the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will make its debut next season, despite concerns over the country’s human rights record. Known as the Baku European

GOLF | Thailand’s Kiradech wins Shenzhen in playoff

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat captured the inaugural Shenzhen International yesterday after rallying in regulation with an eagle on the 17th hole and beating Chinese teenager Li Haotong in a playoff. Kiradech and

Insight | On political ability

The 2015 Policy Address is done. Chief Executive Chui Sai On and all five secretaries went to the Legislative Assembly (AL) to present the strategy they aim to implement during

Monday, April 20, 2015 – edition no. 2294

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The Buzz | Average US rate on 30-year mortgage edges up to 3.67 percent

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week but remained close to historically low levels with the spring home-buying season underway. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the national average for

William and Kate | New royal baby expected in coming days

Royal fans are ready to welcome Prince William and Kate’s second child — a younger brother or sister to Prince George, whose birth two years ago whipped up a worldwide

World Briefs

THAILAND The United Nations human rights office urges Thailand to speed up an investigation into the disappearance of an ethnic minority environmental activist who helped villagers report illegal activity in

Melco announces innovative retail partnership at Studio City

Melco Crown Entertainment and Taubman Asia yesterday unveiled plans to develop a retail project to be located at Studio City, a cinematically themed entertainment, retail and gaming resort currently under

Galaxy clears way for new casinos with early earnings

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. pushed out quarterly results about a month earlier than usual, turning its attention to opening two new Macau casinos and winning back gamblers scared away by

Sheldon Adelson on career advancement | ‘If you’re not a risk taker, you shouldn’t be an entrepreneur’

No risk, no gain – this is certainly a proverb to bear in mind for employees working for Sands China, as the gaming operator’s chief executive officer, Sheldon Adelson, shared

5th Beishan World Music Festival to take the stage this weekend

The annual Beishan World Music Festival returns this weekend for its fifth edition at the Beishan Theatre in Zhuhai. It will involve a total of 14 bands from 13 countries. Tomorrow’s

Cooperation | Sino-Luso meeting to take place in Guinea-Bissau

The business meeting between China and the Portuguese- speaking countries will take place later this year in Guinea-Bissau, said Echo Chan, coordinator of Forum Macau’s Support Office. This is the first

HEALTH | Medical forum highlights obstetric training

The 24th session of Macau’s Sino-Luso International Medical Forum will feature workshops and lectures on multi-professional in practical obstetric training this upcoming Sunday and Monday. According to a press release issued

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