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LIVE: Obama says missile came from rebel-held area as UN calls for a full probe
Developing
President Barack Obama said the US has concluded that a
surface-to-air missile launched from insurgent-held territory in eastern
Ukraine brought down a Malaysia Air jetliner, killing all 298 people on
board.Saturday, 19 July, 2014, 5:15am 102 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Russia airs conspiracy theories over downed Malaysia jet MH17
Russia’s state-controlled television on Friday wheeled out
conspiracy theories to explain the Malaysian air crash, including one
holding that it was a bungled attempt to down President Vladimir Putin’s
presidential jet.18 Jul 2014 - 11:54pm 3 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
MTR lands £1.4b contract to run London Crossrail
The MTR Corp has landed a £1.4 billion (HK$18.5 billion) contract
to run the Crossrail train line that is being built across London.19 Jul 2014 - 3:42am More on MTRC
Severe damage and casualties as Super Typhoon Rammasun pummels southern China
South China's strongest typhoon in four decades made landfall in
Hainan yesterday afternoon, leading to one fatality, the evacuation of
hundreds of thousands and the cancellation of hundreds of flights, state
media reported.19 Jul 2014 - 2:55am 3 comments
Three dead, eight injured in Shenzhen as awning collapses outside bank during downpour
Three people died and eight others were injured in Shenzhen
yesterday morning when a 20-metre-long awning of a local bank collapsed
amid rain from Super Typhoon Rammasun.19 Jul 2014 - 3:40am
Israel orders ground offensive in Gaza; heavy shelling on border
Update
Israel intensified its offensive in Gaza with artillery, tanks and
gunboats yesterday and warned it could "significantly widen" an
operation Palestinian officials said was killing ever greater numbers of
civilians.19 Jul 2014 - 2:16am
Japanese woman clings to hope lost sister is alive in North Korea
Misa Morimoto spoke to no-one for 18 years about her identical twin
sister who vanished when they were 20, not even to her own children. On
the rare occasions when asked, she lied and said her sister was
studying overseas.18 Jul 2014 - 11:22pm More on North Korea
North Korea threatens to skip Asian Games after talks on inclusion falter
North Korea yesterday threatened to pull out of September's Asian
Games in South Korea, blaming Seoul for the breakdown of talks to
negotiate Pyongyang's participation.19 Jul 2014 - 2:16am
Rising global anger at downed Malaysia Airlines jet
The UN Security Council held an emergency session yesterday and called for "a full, thorough and independent international investigation" into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.19 Jul 2014 - 4:33am More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Shooting down of Malaysia Airlines plane likely to have significant impact on Ukraine crisis
The shooting down of a Malaysian commercial airliner over Ukraine could dramatically broaden the Ukrainian crisis, even before it is determined who bears responsibility.19 Jul 2014 - 2:18am 1 comment More on Focus
China shuts down 31 websites temporarily as crackdown on 'rumour mongers' continues
18 Jul 2014 - 8:08pmMore Headlines
- 15 members of Japanese municipal assembly embroiled in votes scandal
- Mosquitoes spreading chikungunya virus brought home by US travellers
- Broadway legend Elaine Stritch dies aged 89
- Rules to protect children issued to marijuana stores in Washington, US
- Canadian senator charged over cheque from PM's chief of staff
- Army gender treatment for Manning
- US seed corn stolen by employees of Chinese firm "worth US$500 million"
- Red Alert app warns Israelis of rocket attacks from Gaza
- Passenger joked about downed plane might have been on aboard
- Relatives of MH370 know exactly what it's like
- Hong Kong-born chef and wife died aboard Flight MH17 after change of route
- INFOGRAPHIC: Shot down over Ukraine
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Leader
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Insight
Selective report on electoral reform consultation further divides Hong Kong
In preparing its two recent political reform reports, the Hong Kong
administration's strategy was to avoid provocative statements and
appear neutral and open. Notice no references to the State Council's
recent white paper.19 Jul 2014 - 3:05am
Focus
War zone manoeuvres
The ill-fated journey of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 across
Ukraine is likely to result in a review of rules for jets flying over
war zones, aviation insiders say.19 Jul 2014 - 4:59am
Harry's View
18 Jul 2014
Hong Kong
MH17
Hong Kong-born chef and wife died aboard Flight MH17 after change of route
Developing Fan Shun-po, a cook working at a restaurant in Rotterdam, was travelling with his Malaysian wife Jenny Loh, according to a Dutch newspaper.19 Jul 2014 - 3:09am 3 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
POLITICS
19 Jul 2014 - 4:11am More on Occupy Central
Anti-Occupy activists say it's impossible to force signatures
Robert Chow Yung said it was impossible to force anyone to sign because organisers of the campaign would be checking voters' identification cards when they submitted their votes.19 Jul 2014 - 4:11am More on Occupy Central
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China
WEATHER
Severe damage and casualties as Super Typhoon Rammasun pummels southern China
South China's strongest typhoon in four decades made landfall in Hainan yesterday afternoon, leading to one fatality, the evacuation of hundreds of thousands and the cancellation of hundreds of flights, state media reported.19 Jul 2014 - 2:55am 3 comments
SHENZHEN
19 Jul 2014 - 3:40am
Three dead, eight injured in Shenzhen as awning collapses outside bank during downpour
Three people died and eight others were injured in Shenzhen yesterday morning when a 20-metre-long awning of a local bank collapsed amid rain from Super Typhoon Rammasun.19 Jul 2014 - 3:40am
Sun Yuxi appointed special envoy to Afghanistan
19 Jul 2014More China news
- China shuts down 31 websites temporarily as crackdown on 'rumour mongers' continues
- Beijing first-half property sales fall 34.8 year-on-year, driven by residences
- Guangdong TV news channel quietly changing from Cantonese to Putonghua
- Man, 38, dies of pneumonic plague while herding in Gansu
- Police rescue endangered Bengal tiger cub from suspected Chinese smugglers
Asia
PHILIPPINES
Frustration in Philippines as death toll from Typhoon Rammasun doubles
Millions of people in the Philippines endured a second sweltering day without power yesterday after a ferocious typhoon paralysed the capital and wrecked flimsy rural homes, claiming at least 38 lives.17 Jul 2014 - 10:29pm
KOREAN PENINSULA
19 Jul 2014 - 2:16am
North Korea threatens to skip Asian Games after talks on inclusion falter
North Korea yesterday threatened to pull out of September's Asian Games in South Korea, blaming Seoul for the breakdown of talks to negotiate Pyongyang's participation.19 Jul 2014 - 2:16am
More Asia news
- Singapore halts destruction of gay-themed children's books
- Sri Lankan politician jailed for 20 years for murder and rape
- 15 members of Japanese municipal assembly embroiled in votes scandal
- Militants kill 8 security personnel in northwest Pakistan
- S Korea military chiefs endorse development of home-built fighter jet
World
FLIGHT MH17
Rising global anger at downed Malaysia Airlines jet
The UN Security Council held an emergency session yesterday and called for "a full, thorough and independent international investigation" into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.19 Jul 2014 - 4:33am More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
UKRAINE
18 Jul 2014 - 11:54pm 3 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Russia airs conspiracy theories over downed Malaysia jet MH17
Russia’s state-controlled television on Friday wheeled out conspiracy theories to explain the Malaysian air crash, including one holding that it was a bungled attempt to down President Vladimir Putin’s presidential jet.18 Jul 2014 - 11:54pm 3 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
More World news
- Shooting down of Malaysia Airlines plane likely to have significant impact on Ukraine crisis
- Army gender treatment for Manning
- Libyan militia says ceasefire reached to end Tripoli airport battle
- Italian court clears Silvio Berlusconi of underage-sex charge
- James Murdoch stands to win in proposed Time Warner deal
China Insider
TRANSPORT
Uber taxis: they may be luxurious, but not everyone's hailing them
18 Jul 2014 11 comments
FOOD
No more cheap breakfasts? Street food hawkers banned from Beijing's Haidian district
17 Jul 2014 1 comment
WORLD CUP
Chinese soccer fans - mostly young and female - posted 2 billion World Cup messages on Weibo
16 Jul 2014
MARATHON
‘No more public peeing!’ Beijing Marathon organisers warn runners ahead of October event
16 Jul 2014
CIVIL RIGHTS
Sex worker rights activist Ye Haiyan says she is barred from leaving China
16 Jul 2014 1 comment
scholarism
Hong Kong's youngest activists draw inspiration from political liberalism
16 Jul 2014 10 comments
MEDIA
PR firm Edelman distances itself from detained Chinese TV anchor Rui Chenggang
16 Jul 2014 1 comment
Business
LISTINGS
Alibaba hits a speed bump in rush to list; IPO pushed back to September
Alibaba Group Holding will wait until September to conduct its United States initial public offering, a person with knowledge of the matter said, as it seeks regulatory approval of its prospectus.19 Jul 2014 - 1:58am More on Alibaba
ACQUISITIONS
19 Jul 2014 - 2:06am
Hong Kong investor group buys majority stake in Forbes Media
A Hong Kong-based investor group is buying a majority stake in Forbes Media, with plans to help accelerate the brand's expansion beyond its media roots to education, financial services, real estate and technology licence agreements.19 Jul 2014 - 2:06am
Property
Developer defends legality of selling new flats without advance viewing
Hong Kong's largest developer, Cheung Kong, defended itself after it was criticised for barring prospective buyers from viewing flats in a new development, saying it did not break the law.19 Jul 2014 - 3:22am 4 comments
More mainland cities report drop in home prices
A record number of mainland cities reported a drop in home prices last month, official data showed yesterday, stoking expectations that more regional authorities will relax policies to stimulate demand in a sector crucial to the broader economy.19 Jul 2014 - 1:59am
More Property news
Ani-Com Hong Kong promises an unusual take on city life as seen by comic artists
A sideways glance at life is certain when comic artists tell the city's story at the Ani-Com and Games event.17 Jul 2014 - 12:15am
Napa's long Italian love affair rolls on
"Our minestrone is the best. I use my mother-in-law's recipe - people come in and buy it by the quart. I can't tell you what's in it, because then I'd have to kill you," Negri's proprietor Evelyn Negri laughs before continuing to extol the virtues of the restaurant's heirloom Italian family dinner dishes.18 Jul 2014 - 10:43pm
Google encourages smart homeowners to use follow its lead
Google's Nest Labs has unveiled an industry group to encourage makers of "smart" home gadgets such as locks and lightbulbs to use Thread, a new standard for devices to communicate on a network.18 Jul 2014 - 10:43pm
Book review: The Long Shadow, by David Reynolds
13 Jul 2014
Sport
CRICKET
Organisers forced to cancel Hong Kong Sixes once again
The fear of "jeopardising the financial health of Hong Kong cricket" has forced organisers of the Hong Kong Sixes to cancel the tournament for the second year running.19 Jul 2014 - 12:48am
British Open
As for Tiger Woods, it looks as though he’s still a bit rusty.
19 Jul 2014 - 12:56am
Rory McIlroy holds up just fine in British Open
So much for those second-round doldrums. Rory McIlroy was holding up just fine on day two of the British Open.As for Tiger Woods, it looks as though he’s still a bit rusty.
19 Jul 2014 - 12:56am
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Magazines
ARTS
Ani-Com Hong Kong promises an unusual take on city life as seen by comic artists
A sideways glance at life is certain when comic artists tell the city's story at the Ani-Com and Games event.17 Jul 2014 - 12:15am
FILM
17 Jul 2014 - 12:16am
Criticised for bigoted remarks, Gary Oldman returns in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Gary Oldman has had as many hits as misses. So where does Dawn of the Planet of the Apes figure on his career trajectory?17 Jul 2014 - 12:16am
Guilt trips: war vets return to Vietnam
12 Jul 2014More Magazines news
- Disappearing acts: Delhi's 'magicians' colony' is braced for the bulldozers
- The Allegro Singers turn 50
- Beyond the casinos: Where to find the sights and sounds of old Macau
- We tell you where to find good quality, affordable eateries in Macau
- A new breed of upscale bars and nightclubs have replaced Macau's once-seedy dive bars
Blogs
The Biz View from Peking U
What Chinese hospitals can learn from the beer industry
16 Jul 2014 - 1:27pm 2 comments
The Hongcouver
Finding their place: Young trio seeks identity of Vancouver's Hong Kong diaspora
16 Jul 2014 - 8:47am
The Great LOL of China
Making history, one Chinese government official at a time
15 Jul 2014 - 5:04pm
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