Issue: April 11, 2012   (Archive)
Friday, May 24, 2013   



Leung crosses the line
The election is long over and decided, but Leung Chun-ying still has a few shocking moves up his sleeve. Better yet, down his trouser legs.

Fugitive taunts with Facebook posts
There are, for sure, some people who will risk everything just to log on Facebook. Travis Nicolaysen is one of them.

Tsang shows nose for business
There's some business to be made in New Zealand - and Donald Tsang Yam- kuen can just smell it.

Warm welcome for Ice Age visitor
After being buried in permafrost for 40,000 years, the world's best-preserved woolly mammoth calf just can't stand staying in one place.

Full steam ahead for Titanic experience
A cruise commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic has set sail from England, promising to recreate its onboard experience - minus the disaster.

Camilla completes makeover
The Duchess of Cornwall - once vilified as the old flame who poisoned Prince Charles' first marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales - has been appointed to the highest female rank in the Royal Victorian Order.

Games well over for places of glory
Four years after China hosted a spectacular Olympics, many of the venues built for the event languish unloved, underused and draining public finances.



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