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Myanmar is relaunching a tender to build a second international airport near its main city after the winning South Korean bid hit problems funding the $1.5 billion project, a senior aviation official said Monday. The country has temporarily suspended…

People who use electronic cigarettes do not report higher rates of quitting than regular cigarette smokers, according to a US study out Monday. The findings were based on survey answers from 949 smokers, reported in a research letter to the Journal…

A second straight sell-off of popular technology shares dragged US stocks lower Monday, as tensions with Russia over Ukraine kept investors on edge. At the closing bell the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 25.88 points (0.16 percent) at 16,276.…

A Zambian minister on Monday sounded the alarm over the condition of the Kariba Dam as he appealed for hundreds of millions of dollars to pay for urgent repairs. The hydro-electric dam’s wall, which is 128 metres (420 feet) high, must to be repaired…

The Group of Seven top economic powers said Monday they are ready to step up sanctions against Russia if Moscow fails to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine that has shaken relations. “We remain ready to intensify actions including coordinated sectoral…

Pep Guardiola says he will allow his Bayern Munich squad to celebrate their record Bundesliga title success if they win at Hertha Berlin on Tuesday, even with Manchester United looming. A 19th consecutive league victory will give Bayern their 24th German…

Monaco defender and captain Eric Abidal is in line for a recall after apologising for leaving the Louis II stadium on Sunday after being left out of the side that drew 1-1 against Lille. “There is no problem with Abidal,” said Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri…

Kevin Pietersen’s controversial England exit could yet prove a boon for Surrey, according to the county’s new coach, who has known the star batsman since he was a schoolboy in South Africa. The 33-year-old may be England’s leading all-time run-scorer…

A court sentenced 529 supporters of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi to death on Monday after just two hearings, in the largest mass death sentencing in Egypt’s modern history. Legal experts said the shock verdict would likely be overturned…

Andre Villas-Boas marked his first game in charge of Zenit St Petersburg with a 2-1 home win against Samara in the Russian Premier League on Monday, Brazilian star Hulk scoring twice. Hulk netted either side of half-time and goalkeeper Yury Lodygin…

Scores of rioters went on the rampage on Monday outside an abandoned building in Nigeria dubbed the “House of Horror” after decomposing human remains and skeletons were found there. At least 20 people were injured and 12 vehicles damaged when about…