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Countries told to end climate blame game ahead of key Paris talks
Major countries have been told to stop finger-pointing over climate
change and get down to real negotiations at global talks to be held in
Paris next year.Friday, 28 November, 2014, 8:40am
After Mong Kok Occupy clearance, students vow to target government buildings
The Federation of Students has threatened to set its sights on
government buildings in response to the police clearance of the Occupy
camp in Mong Kok following violent overnight clashes.28 Nov 2014 - 9:44am 40 comments More on Occupy Central
Taiwanese voters test waters ahead of 2016 presidential poll
Taiwanese politicians shouted slogans through loudspeakers and
swept streets with brooms as they made last-ditch appeals to voters
ahead of elections on Saturday.28 Nov 2014 - 5:31am
Beijing auditors inspect management of national lotteries after transparency fears
A surprise audit has been launched of state lottery funds around
the country that generate billions of yuan each year, amid fears that
cash may have been misused.28 Nov 2014 - 5:03am 1 comment
Hong Kong must prepare itself for the age of the renminbi
The launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect pilot programme
is another important step in the renminbi's journey to
internationalisation.28 Nov 2014 - 8:01am More on Yuan
Hong Kong banks accused of racism after Pakistani man is asked why he wants to open account
When Rashid Mehmood walked into an HSBC branch in Lok Fu two weeks
ago to try to open an account, the bank employee's first question to him
was, "What's your nationality?"28 Nov 2014 - 9:55am 2 comments
'965,000 yuan spent on cinema tickets' sparks probe into China government department
A city government department in Hubei has denied a claim by a
cinema chain that it spent 965,000 yuan (HK$1.2 million) on tickets in a
single year.28 Nov 2014 - 5:07am
Scientists in Yunnan unlock secrets of 'magical' microbe-killing plant
Scientists say they have discovered that the pepper-like fruit of a
plant native to Yunnan can kill germs as efficiently as antibiotics,
with few side effects.28 Nov 2014 - 5:40am
Can Taipei mayoral candidate Dr Ko Wen-je really heal the partisan divide?
Dr Ko Wen-je's remarks at a campaign rally on Sunday had their intended effect on Howard Lai, a 27-year-old market planner.28 Nov 2014 - 5:06am 1 comment More on Focus
Australia set to tighten rules for foreign property buyers
An Australian parliamentary committee recommended strengthening rules on foreign investment in the housing market, calling enforcement of the current framework "severely lacking".28 Nov 2014 - 10:16am
Beijing says it has ensured stability with air defence zone
Beijing's controversial ADIZ over the East China Sea has ensured safety and security, the Defence Ministry said, dismissing criticism that it had exacerbated regional tension.28 Nov 2014 - 9:18am 4 comments More on Air Defence Identification Zone
In South Korea, unregistered Bluetooth 'selfie sticks' could land the seller in prison
28 Nov 2014 - 9:47am
Ferguson shooting reaction a study in the growing impact of social media
28 Nov 2014 - 4:10am 1 comment
Is this the beginning of the end for UK? Critics fear new tax powers for Scotland are part of slippery slope
28 Nov 2014 - 4:21am
More Headlines
- Mac, Cheese off Thanksgiving menu: Obama pardons birds in annual ritual
- Malaysian PM Najib Razak reverses vow to scrap anti-sedition laws
- Japanese journalist denies defaming S Korean president Park Geun-hye
- Hanged girls 'not raped or murdered', Indian investigators claim
- European lawmakers back motion to break up Google
- ‘Lowline’ promises to create world’s first underground park in New York
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Insight
Hong Kong must prepare itself for the age of the renminbi
The launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect pilot programme
is another important step in the renminbi's journey to
internationalisation.28 Nov 2014 - 8:01am
Blogs
The Griffin
Why an all-encompassing world championship event in racing is impossible
27 Nov 2014 - 7:50pm
Focus
Can Taipei mayoral candidate Dr Ko Wen-je really heal the partisan divide?
Dr Ko Wen-je's remarks at a campaign rally on Sunday had their intended effect on Howard Lai, a 27-year-old market planner.28 Nov 2014 - 5:06am 1 comment
Harry's View
28 Nov 2014
Hong Kong
OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY 61
Police slammed over Mong Kok 'violence' after video of officer hitting peaceful protesters emerges
An officer caught on video hitting peaceful protesters with his baton will be removed from the current operation, police said after the force came under fire for abusing its power.28 Nov 2014 - 9:48am 37 comments More on Occupy Central
OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY 61
28 Nov 2014 - 9:44am 39 comments More on Occupy Central
After Mong Kok Occupy clearance, students vow to target government buildings
The Federation of Students has threatened to set its sights on government buildings in response to the police clearance of the Occupy camp in Mong Kok following violent overnight clashes.28 Nov 2014 - 9:44am 39 comments More on Occupy Central
Consumer
Hong Kong banks accused of racism after Pakistani man is asked why he wants to open account
28 Nov 2014 2 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- Rights group says 6.5pc of foreign domestic helpers sexually harassed
- Mother trusted doctor because he was globally recognised, Medical Council trial told
- Apple Daily photographer arrested for assaulting police officer in Mong Kok
- After 15 years of visa runs, a disabled boy's mother may not return
- Construction labour costs rise from last year, but slightly less sharply
China
TAIWAN
Taiwanese voters test waters ahead of 2016 presidential poll
Taiwanese politicians shouted slogans through loudspeakers and swept streets with brooms as they made last-ditch appeals to voters ahead of elections on Saturday.28 Nov 2014 - 5:31am
LOTTERY
28 Nov 2014 - 5:03am 1 comment
Beijing auditors inspect management of national lotteries after transparency fears
A surprise audit has been launched of state lottery funds around the country that generate billions of yuan each year, amid fears that cash may have been misused.28 Nov 2014 - 5:03am 1 comment
More China news
- '965,000 yuan spent on cinema tickets' sparks probe into China government department
- Scientists in Yunnan unlock secrets of 'magical' microbe-killing plant
- Can Taipei mayoral candidate Dr Ko Wen-je really heal the partisan divide?
- Taichung mayoral contest key to Taiwan's 2016 presidential poll
- Beijing keeps a watchful eye on Taiwan's weekend elections
Asia
Thailand elections likely to be delayed until 2016, say military leaders
Thailand's ruling junta said yesterday that elections would probably be delayed until 2016, days after military officials ruled out lifting martial law any time soon.28 Nov 2014 - 3:35am
SOCIETY
28 Nov 2014 - 9:47am
In South Korea, unregistered Bluetooth 'selfie sticks' could land the seller in prison
Take care when brandishing a selfie stick in South Korea - it could land the person who sold it to you a three-year jail term.28 Nov 2014 - 9:47am
More Asia news
- Malaysian PM Najib Razak reverses vow to scrap anti-sedition laws
- Hanged girls 'not raped or murdered', Indian investigators claim
- Suicide blast hits British embassy vehicle in Kabul
- Five more civilians arrested in probe into allegedly corrupt Thai police
- Japanese journalist denies defaming S Korean president Park Geun-hye
World
FERGUSON SHOOTING
Ferguson shooting reaction a study in the growing impact of social media
The Ferguson shooting is a study, according to one observer, in "how social media make everything everyone's business, whether you want that or not".28 Nov 2014 - 4:10am 1 comment
ENVIRONMENT
28 Nov 2014 - 8:40am
Countries told to end climate blame game ahead of key Paris talks
Major countries have been told to stop finger-pointing over climate change and get down to real negotiations at global talks to be held in Paris next year.28 Nov 2014 - 8:40am
More World news
- Is this the beginning of the end for UK? Critics fear new tax powers for Scotland are part of slippery slope
- European lawmakers back motion to break up Google
- Unboxing videos: the consumer craze sweeping the internet
- Mirrors could replace air conditioning by beaming heat into space
- Mac, Cheese off Thanksgiving menu: Obama pardons birds in annual ritual
China Insider
CHINA DIGEST
Stabbing death after cat abused; armed bank robber forced to wait; student repels sex attacker using taekwondo
28 Nov 2014
CHINA DIGEST
Drone sparks military alert; taxi driver saves suicidal woman - three times
27 Nov 2014
AIR POLLUTION
Beijing considers permanent odd-even ban on vehicles after success of 'Apec blue'
27 Nov 2014 1 comment
TERRITORIAL DISPUTE
'We have lagged too far behind': China hits back at US calls to stop island project
25 Nov 2014 3 comments
ART
Chinese photographer spoofs famous ancient painting with images of modern social ills
24 Nov 2014
CHINA DIGEST
Goats overdose on vaccine; Thief makes off with cash from traffic police office; Fugitive's 16-year run ends in car crash
27 Nov 2014
CHINA DIGEST
Woman student leader powers on to wing strength contest; Boyfriend survives girlfriend's murder plot
22 Nov 2014
Business
TAX EVASION
Argentina accuses HSBC in US$3b tax evasion cases
Update Argentina’s tax agency charged HSBC bank Thursday with helping more than 4,000 Argentines evade taxes by placing their money in secret Swiss accounts.28 Nov 2014 - 10:01am
ECONOMY
28 Nov 2014 - 9:34am More on Chinese Economy
PBOC’s Hu says falling inflation biggest risk to China’s economy
The People's Bank of China sees falling prices as the biggest risk to the economy and also the primary reason behind its first interest rate cut in two years, deputy governor Hu Xiaolian said.28 Nov 2014 - 9:34am More on Chinese Economy
Property
REAL ESTATE
Australia set to tighten rules for foreign property buyers
An Australian parliamentary committee recommended strengthening rules on foreign investment in the housing market, calling enforcement of the current framework "severely lacking".28 Nov 2014 - 10:16am
PROPERTY
28 Nov 2014 - 2:57am 1 comment
Housing Society prices flats in Hong Kong’s Heya Delight up to 40pc lower than nearby project
The Housing Society has priced the first batch of flats at its private residential project, Heya Delight, in Cheung Sha Wan at up to 40 per cent lower than a nearby project.28 Nov 2014 - 2:57am 1 comment
More Property news
- Lohas Park sale takes MTR closer to hitting homes target
- Beijing's interest rate cut spurs rush on new housing projects
- Chinese investors keen on London commercial real estate
- Small Hong Kong developers lure buyers with special home designs
- Pace of absorption key to China's Grade A office leasing market assessment
Fine dining at Fanling Industrial Estate
Fanling Industrial Estate isn't the most obvious location for a fine dining restaurant, especially one that not only wants to offer its customers a menu with the expected emphasis on presentation and flavour, but also claims to serve healthy food.27 Nov 2014 - 7:51pm
Scientists in Yunnan unlock secrets of 'magical' microbe-killing plant
Scientists say they have discovered that the pepper-like fruit of a plant native to Yunnan can kill germs as efficiently as antibiotics, with few side effects.28 Nov 2014 - 5:40am
Tweeting about a revolution
27 Nov 2014
Sport
CRICKET
Sean Abbott 'broken' after delivering ball that killed Phil Hughes
A “broken” Sean Abbott faced rebuilding his life Friday after delivering the ball that killed Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, although the young bowler was holding up well given the circumstances.28 Nov 2014 - 10:16am
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
28 Nov 2014 - 10:07am
Europa League round-up: Spurs and Everton through but holders Sevilla on the brink
Feyenoord’s Karim El Ahmadi scored a superb goal to help them into the Europa League last 32 with a 2-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday that left the holders facing a winner-takes-all final game to stay in the competition.28 Nov 2014 - 10:07am
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Magazines
FILM
Eddie Redmayne dove into science for his role in The Theory of Everything
Portraying genius physicist Stephen Hawking proved the biggest challenge yet for rising star Eddie Redmayne.27 Nov 2014 - 7:57pm
FASHION & LIVING
26 Nov 2014 - 11:02pm
Fashion designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos ring the changes
Christopher de Vos and Peter Pilotto add heavy embellishment and unusual techniques to give their latest collection a bold new look.26 Nov 2014 - 11:02pm
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Blogs
Get Reel
Art-house: Truffaut's The Last Metro is a dramatic second world war story
26 Nov 2014 - 10:09pm
Get Reel
Film review: Cantonese hero Wong Fei-hung made to speak Putonghua in Rise of Legend
26 Nov 2014 - 10:27pm
The Hongcouver
Why was a Vancouver immigration consultant protesting against immigration?
27 Nov 2014 - 5:07pm 3 comments
As I see it
Million dollar question: What’s next for the Umbrella Movement?
25 Nov 2014 - 12:42pm 18 comments
Infographics
OCCUPY CENTRAL
IN PICTURES: Beyond the barricades: Police clear the streets of Mong Kok
Developing 27 Nov 2014 - 5:51pm 2 comments
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