Leaders show listening ear on trash but not politics 

  To help sell the public on the need for one of the world’s largest trash incinerators in the mountains in west Beijing, Communist Party officials bused in hundreds of people

INDIA | Obama, Modi declare era of ‘new trust’ in relations

President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared an era of “new trust” in the often fraught relationship between their nations as the U.S. leader opened

Philippines | Toll of Filipino commandos killed in rebel clash rises to 43

At least 43 Philippine police commandos were killed in a fierce battle with Muslim guerrillas after launching an assault in which they may have killed one of southeast Asia’s most-wanted terrorists, officials

HACKING | Malaysia Air site infiltrated by group claiming support for IS

  The website of Malaysia Airlines was hacked yesterday by a group that proclaimed support for the militant Islamic State group and also vowed to release data stolen from the site. The

Japan | Tokyo seeks Jordan’s help on gaining hostage’s release

  Japan sought help from Jordan and other countries yesterday in its race to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group, with no signs of progress on securing his

Greece | Syriza to form gov’t after election victory

  Greece’s Syriza party gained the key backing needed to form a government yesterday, creating a surprise alliance with a small right-­wing party that signals possible confrontation over the country’s bailout. Although the

Egypt | Officials say 2 Mubarak sons freed from prison

  The two sons of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak were released from prison yesterday, nearly four years after they were first arrested along with their father, authorities said. Security officials said

This Day in History | 1984 Michael Jackson burned in Pepsi ad

The 25-year-old entertainer was singing his hit “Billie Jean” for a Pepsi Cola commercial in Los Angeles when the special effects went wrong. Three thousand fans saw a firework display erupt

Offbeat | Zoo offers scorpion adoptions for Valentine’s Day singles

Feeling the sting of rejection? The San Francisco Zoo is offering the chance to “adopt” a hissing cockroach or giant scorpion in honor of that special ex-someone for Valentine’s Day. The

Tennis | Serena Williams to meet Cibulkova in Aussie Open quarters

  Motivated by a Grand Slam loss that stung her more than most, Serena Williams dug deep for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 comeback win over Garbine Muguruza yesterday to reach the

Football | Arsenal, West Ham, Villa stem flow of upsets in FA Cup

Arsenal, West Ham and Aston Villa redressed the balance for Premier League teams after a flow of upsets in the FA Cup, securing narrow wins over awkward lower- league opposition to advance

Our Desk: In the name of freedom

On January 7, as some hurried to wrap up a working day on this side of the planet, two men killed 12 people at satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in France

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 – edition no. 2237

* Local Muslims against radical Islam * IFJ finds no improvement in local media freedom * Mainland man accused of carjacking * Tokyo seeks help to save surviving hostage   DOWNLOAD

THE BUZZ: Fake schools draw scrutiny of federal investigators

Federal investigators are cracking down on what they say are sham universities that exploit the visa system for foreign students. At least half a dozen schools have been shut down or

Al Pacino looks to diversify, not retire from acting

That’s partly why he made the film. “I thought I had a better chance of making a movie that was effective because it was about a world I understood,” the

World briefs

CHINA recorded its first drop in coal production since 2000 last year, as the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter pulls back on its use of the fossil fuel and switches

Hundreds rally against CE-appointed lawmakers

Hundreds of protestors took to the streets on Saturday, urging the Chief Executive to repeal appointed lawmaker Fong Chi Keong from the Legislative Assembly (AL).  His statements on domestic violence

CE plays down VIP room closures

Chief Executive Chui Sai On said that it is “normal” to see adjustments in the number of VIP rooms in Macau following a slump in gaming revenue in recent months.

Group marches to hurry animal protection legislation

The protestors gathered at Tap Seac Square at around 3.30 p.m. before marching to the Legislative Assembly (AL). The AAPAM president, Yoko Choi, admitted to the crowd that the number of

BRIEFS: Visitor arrivals decrease by 1.8 pct

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to launch bus-only lanes during peak hours along the Inner Harbor route connecting the A Ma Temple and the Border Gate. Starting from August, the

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