Issue: May 18, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, May 23, 2013   



Portrait of a lawmaker as artist
With the Legislative Council near a state of paralysis, thanks to the three filibustering lawmakers, the hidden talents of those who represent Hongkongers have come to the fore.

More Wiggle room as trio bow out
Kids, brace yourselves, there's a woman Wiggle on the way.

Famous melon auction goes to seed
A box set of two cantaloupe melons has just sold for 1 million yen (HK$96,670) in Japan.

Tsang cake's the icing on the top
Dozens of lawmakers celebrated Legislative Council president Jasper Tsang Yok-sing's 65th birthday soon after midnight.

Obama's below-belt laugh at Becks
Barack Obama gave David Beckham a playful kick in the you-know-where by joking about the veteran footballer's underwear line.

Zombie tips a matter of life and undead
If you're in Canada this summer - and have no intention of dying - then prepare for anything. Even a zombie apocalypse.

Bolt from le bleu dampens first day
Troubles rained on Francois Hollande's first day as French president when lightning struck his aircraft en route to meet the world's most powerful woman.

Return jump looms for PLA 'ballet'
The renowned 8-1 Parachute Brigade of the People's Liberation Army may be back in town for the 15th anniversary of the handover.



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