RELIGION | Church parade past Mafia home a challenge to pope

Frances D’Emilio, Rome In apparent defiance of Pope Francis, a church procession detoured from its route through a southern Italian town to honor a convicted mobster under house arrest. Interior Minister Angelino

Our Desk: Unplug and get bored

Do you see people waiting in public venues, canteens, bus stations or even dining alone or sitting on the bus, looking down at their smartphones in their hands? Do you

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 – edition no. 2102

* USJ renames Faculty of Christian Studies, appoints new dean * Local tourism industry ‘software’ disappoints * China’s gambling frenzy in overdrive during WCup * Xi marks 77th anniversary of China Japan war   DOWNLOAD

THE BUZZ: Students refuse to take UM’s special offer

Two high school graduates from Jiangxi province in the mainland have been the focus of public attention since they helped to subdue an attacker on a bus. Both failed to

Insight: It’s every man for himself

The law establishing a minimum wage for security guards and cleaners working for property management companies was approved in general terms by the AL and will now be subject to

FRANCHISE EXPO | Industry experts believe Macau needs global vision and services

Experts from the European franchising industry think that Macau has a great advantage and offers many opportunities for businesses. However, the city needs a global vision and more experience, as

New Macau leaders show divergences, president to be elected tomorrow

According to lawmaker Au Kam San, member of the new council, the meeting yesterday was an assembly to select the 11-member council and three members of the board of supervisors.

Ceiling falls from old building, five trapped

Part of the ceiling of an old building downtown fell yesterday, trapping five people. The accident occurred at a three-floor structure located on Rua Nova do Comércio near San Ma

CE promises youth to tackle housing demand and diversify industries

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, has vowed to meet the housing needs of the younger generations and develop diversified career opportunities. His remarks were made during a 90-minute talk

World briefs

INDONESIA A strong earthquake has hit off the coast of western Indonesia, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-6.0 quake

Monday, July 7, 2014 – edition no. 2101

* New Macau leaders show divergences, president to be elected tomorrow * Franchise experts believe macau needs global vision * Sing my song world tour kicks off in macau * Dubai to build

BRIEFS: Attacked salesman suffers multiple injuries

A salesman working for a tobacco shop was attacked by an assailant with a knife last Saturday night after work. The victim is in a stable condition after medical treatment. 

ANGOLA | Public debt totals over USD33b at the end of 2012

The figure was announced by the minister at the presentation of the General State Account for 2012 at the country’s parliament. According to information published on the Finance Ministry’s website state

‘Transformers’ could earn record China box office

A child stands on a barricade fence looks at a replica model of Transformers character Bumblebee on display in front of Qianmen Gate The latest “Transformers” movie, which features Chinese

France says boosting use of euro is issue of ‘global balance’

Mark Deen and Caroline Connan French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said euro area governments need to look at ways of bolstering the use of the euro in international transactions as a

US officials barred from American’s trial in China

U.S. diplomats will be barred from the trial in China of an American investigator for GlaxoSmithKline and her British husband who are charged with improperly selling personal information, a spokesman

Dubai to build world’s biggest shopping center

Adam Schreck, Hong Kong The shopping-loving city that is home to one of the world's largest shopping malls wants to build one even bigger. Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Corporate Bits | A new style of entertainment on Saipan

CLUB C Saipan’s owners engaged an international management team from Macau, IGamiX Management & Consulting Ltd, headed by Ben Lee, to operate the Club to international standards and to provide

European Union supports projects over next seven years

The European Union plans to provide funding of around 210 million euros for development projects in Angola over the next seven years, according to information published by the EU delegation

Offbeat: Finnish couple wins quirky ‘wife carrying’ race

A Finnish couple has narrowly won the 19th World Wife Carrying Championships — a quirky competition in which men race to be the fastest while carrying a female teammate. Ville Parviainen

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