Issue: June 22, 2012   (Archive)
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Patient sues over cancer wait
A woman diagnosed with tongue cancer is suing a dental hospital for failing to let her know for six months that she had the disease.



Monitors seek place on July 1 march line
The police watchdog plans to field up to a dozen monitors for the annual July1 march to check how the force handles protesters.

Call to settle cleanup claims of street sleepers
The Small Claims Tribunal has again called on the government to reach an agreement with 11 street sleepers seeking compensation for the seizure of their belongings.

Security chief admits failing Beijing
Outgoing security chief Lee Siu-kwong says he has failed the central government with regards to the controversial Article 23 anti-subversion bill.

G-string pal escapes jail
An accomplice of disgraced businessman Jerome Lau Ting- sing, jailed 17 months for criminal intimidation and indecent assault, will not be following him.

Suicide experts call for charcoal restrictions
Fewer people would commit suicide if stores and supermarkets made it more difficult to buy charcoal, a University of Hong Kong research team says.

Package brings high hopes of Lantau visitors
With the bad weather putting a damper on business, Ngong Ping 360 is banking on a new sightseeing scheme to draw visitors to Lantau.

Three F's spell client success
Many businesses never reject customers, but advertising companies have to select their clients.



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