Issue: March 01, 2012   (Archive)
Sunday, May 26, 2013   

Angry chef went on arson spree in Mong Kok alleys
A 32-year-old chef has pleaded guilty to starting four fires in Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po within 15 minutes, injuring six people and causing HK$20 million damage.



Second Cheung Chau bird flu scare in days
A dead oriental magpie robin, which was found in Cheung Chau, has tested positive for the H5 bird flu virus in preliminary checks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said yesterday.

Mahjong partner killed after thefts
A divorcee pleaded guilty at the High Court to the manslaughter of her mahjong partner, an 88-year- old woman.

Cinema silence is not always golden
I was rooting for Hugo or The Help, but The Artist eventually swept away best picture as well as four other Oscars awards. There is no doubt that the film stands out among its fellow nominees, for it is the only silent film to win an Oscar since Wings in 1927.

Extra parking spaces for airport jets to cost $2.2b
There will be more parking spaces at Chek Lap Kok for the latest aircraft thanks to a HK$2.2 billion development project, the Airport Authority said.

Repeat offender jailed for knifepoint robbery
A 36-year-old jobless man was sentenced to eight years in jail yesterday, while two young accomplices were sent to a detention center for the armed robbery of a courier.

Downturn to take bite out of tourist arrivals
Tourism revenues will not be as robust this year as the industry takes a hit from the volatile global economy, the Tourism Board predicts.



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