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When Batman flew by helicopter over Hong Kong harbour five years ago, he made minor movie history. Film aficionados will know that the scene ...
CS urges food waste reduction

Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (in yellow), Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (second left), and other guests officiate at the Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign ...
$60m in smuggled goods seized

Customs officers have seized $60 million worth of unmanifested goods, including electronic products and endangered species specimens, smuggled aboard a river trade vessel.They stopped the Mainland vessel, heading for Humen, Guangdong, off Black Point on May 16.They found three 45-foot containers declared to contain "polyethylene balls". However, inside were 4,200 cameras and lenses, ...
Gregory So attends Zhengzhou expo

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So attended the Expo Central China 2013 opening ceremony and the expo's Summit Forum in Zhengzhou, Henan, today.The expo theme is "continuous transformation, harmonious development and promoting rise".Mr So visited the Hong Kong exhibition area, and had a lunch meeting with Hong Kong enterprises in the province.He will ...
Trading service authorisation withdrawn

The Securities & Futures Commission today issued a formal notice of withdrawal of Mercantile Exchange's automated trading services authorisation, as its financial resources are insufficient for the proper performance of its functions and obligations.The withdrawal takes immediate effect and prohibits the exchange from continuing to provide the services.The exchange has notified the ...

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Movie Review

Elizabeth

Right from the start, Indian director Shekhar Kapur lets us know that his first English-language film, "Elizabeth," is no Masterpiece Theater or Merchant-Ivory costume production. The film opens in a grisly, dank, rat-infested dungeon where several guards are shaving the heads of three Protestant "heretics," taking bits and pieces of their scalps along with the hair. The camera then follows them o ... ...

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Bright red electric taxicabs hit the streets of Hong Kong

HONG KONG — Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city’s high levels of roadside pollution. The 45 bright red cars were launched by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD, which is partly backed by US investment titan Warren Buffett. Called the BYD e6, the five-door crossover sedans are powered by iron phosphate batteries ...
Expedited rail report urged

Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung today urged the Mass Transit Railway Corporation to quickly submit its report into yesterday's serious Light Rail Transit accident in Tin Shui Wai, that injured more than 70 people.Speaking to the media after inspecting the scene today, Prof Cheung said the Government is very concerned about the accident, adding that safety is its ...
Tsuen Wan food factory shut down

The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department has ordered a food factory in Tsuen Wan to suspend business until May 31.The facility, located at No.6 Yi Pei Square, was closed for breaching the Food Business Regulation by illegally extending the food business area.The factory had two convictions for the beach in February and the court levied a fine of $4,000 and 30 demerit points were ...
Man arrested for nursing home murder

Police have arrested an 86-year-old man for murdering another elderly man in a Western District nursing home.A 71-year-old man was reportedly attacked with a walking stick at the home on Davis Street at about 2.45am today.He was sent to Queen Mary Hospital where he later died.Police arrested the elder man at the scene.A post-mortem examination will be ...
Hong Kong giant rubber duck deflates - picture

Hong Kong giant rubber duck has been found deflated. At 16.5 metres tall, the bright yellow attraction has been travelling the world, having visited Australia, France and the ...

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He is the most evil, vile, demonic criminal. He is dead to me. There will be no visits, there will be no phone calls. He can never be Daddy again. I have no sympathy for the man.

Angie Gregg

Gregg was speaking about her father Ariel Castro who allegedly kidnapped, raped and held captive for a decade, three young women in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers

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Annie Au wins Asian Squash Championship

Annie Au of Hong Kong won the 17th Women's Individual Asian Squash Championship by defeating Malaysian star Low Wee Wern here.

Top seed and World No.6 Wern was shocked by Annie, who is ranked No.10. It was Annie's first trip to Pakistan and she was very happy and excited by winning the title, reports Xinhua.

"I really enjoyed while staying here as the people are very hospitable and I am taking back many good memories. Before coming to Pakistan my family was very worried but now the event is over and nothing happened; all is safe," the 24-year-old said Sunday.

In the crowded Mashaf Squash Complex, Annie lost her first set at the hands of an aggressive Wern by a big margin of 5-11.

Annie's attacking and tricky shots were appreciated all-around the hall as she outclassed the Malaysian in consecutive three sets by 11-8, 11-7, 11-1 in 44 minutes to clinch the title.

Talking about the final match and difficulties she faced to reach the title, Annie said, "I concentrated a lot at the game today because we both knew the game plan and style of each other as we have faced each other many times before. It was really a tough match but after the first set I didn't give her any chance to attack me."