Former economic planner jailed for graft 

A former deputy head of the agency that steers China’s state-dominated economy was sentenced yesterday to life in prison for taking bribes, adding to a growing toll of prominent figures ensnared in

Beijing blasts US hypocrisy as CIA torture condemned

China joined human rights advocates yesterday in criticizing the U.S. over a report on the practice of torture by the CIA. “China has consistently opposed torture,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong

Gov’t mulling cigarette tax increase to curb smoking 

The National Health and Family Planning Commission is joining with other government agencies to lobby for an increase in tobacco taxes, commission spokesman Yao Hongwen was quoted as saying by

Japan | Secrecy law takes effect as Abe seeks fair vote coverage

Under the act, people can be jailed for as long as 10 years for leaking state-designated secrets on matters from foreign affairs to defense and counter-terrorism. While the government says

Philippines | Suspected bomb kills 10 on passenger bus 

The death toll from a suspected bomb explosion on a bus in the southern Philippines rose to at least 10 with another 34 people wounded, officials said yesterday. The Rural Transit bus

Thailand | Hitler appears in video to promote ‘values’

The short propaganda film commissioned by Thailand’s military rulers was supposed to promote the “12 core values” every Thai student must now learn. But there was one scene the junta

SOUTH KOREA |Nut rage spat latest stumble for Korean Air family

When South Koreans heard that a Korean Air Lines executive delayed a flight because she was angry at being served macadamia nuts in a bag there was outrage but no

South Africa | Judge approves Pistorius appeal

Oscar Pistorius again faces the possibility of a murder conviction after a South African judge ruled yesterday that prosecutors can appeal against the double-amputee Olympian’s conviction on the lesser charge

Human Rights | UN expert calls for prosecution over US torture 

Senior U.S. officials who authorized and carried out torture as part of former President George W. Bush’s national security policy must be prosecuted, a top U.N. special investigator said yesterday. Ben

USA | Detroit’s financial emergency declared over

Detroit’s emergency manager has agreed to step down, saying in a letter released Tuesday that the city will no longer be in a financial emergency once it exits the largest public

This Day in History: 1994 Russian troops storm into Chechnya

Hundreds of tanks and armoured personnel carriers closed in on the territory’s capital of Grozny at first light this morning. The Russian army says its mission is to restore constitutional order

Offbeat | Owner reclaims sheep wearing holiday sweater

Owner Margaret Vazquez tells KMTV she initially panicked when the sheep named Gage went missing. She says the sheep “follows me everywhere.” Nebraska Humane Society spokeswoman Pam Wiese says the sheep

Figure Skating | After crash, Hanyu aims to repeat Grand Prix gold

Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu enters the Grand Prix Final hoping to defend his title and recover his winning form after a scary on-ice accident. Hanyu won last year’s final at home

Football | Liverpool exits Champs League, Juve advances

Liverpool’s decline and fall from the European elite was confirmed yesterday, as Basel held the hosts to a 1-1 draw at Anfield to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. The

Views On Macau | Food: Cross-cultural flavors in Macau

Macau is globally famous as a haven for gambling. Luckily, getting great food there is no gamble. The Chinese region overtook Las Vegas in terms of gaming revenues almost a decade

Thursday, December 11, 2014 – edition no. 2209

* Conflicting viewpoints on HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge •  Macau set to become ‘a sleepless town’ with 24h border * Paul Phua’s associates plead guilty * More breastfeeding facilities needed * UN expert calls for prosecution

The Buzz | Look to Macau for signs of China turning points: Schroders

Looking for a leading indicator of turning points in the Chinese economy? Look to Macau casino earnings, says Keith Wade, chief economist and strategist at Schroders, which has 276.2 billion

World briefs

CHINA A wall at the side of a school basketball court collapsed during a game, killing five girls and injuring two others, local officials in eastern China said yesterday. The

S Korea | Nuts! Flight delayed by first class spat

A recent Korean Air Lines flight was delayed when its chairman’s daughter, who is also vice president responsible for cabin service at the airline, ordered a senior crew member off

Stanley Ho’s eldest daughter dies at 67

Jane Ho — the eldest daughter of Macau business magnate Stanley Ho and his first wife, Clementina Angela Leitão (1942–2004) — died on December 4 in Hong Kong at the

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