HKMEx swoop forces Cheung to take leave Embattled Executive Council member Barry Cheung Chun-yuen late last night announced he is taking leave from all public offices after police opened an investigation into the failed trading platform he set up.
Pair fume after avoiding prison A judge criticized radical lawmakers "Mad Dog" Raymond Wong Yuk-man and "Big Guy" Albert Chan Wai-yip for damaging the rule of law as he imposed suspended jail sentences on the pair for unlawful assembly during a rally two years ago.
Pacers aim to block Heat's path to finals The Miami Heat are nearing a third consecutive NBA Finals berth, but the Indiana Pacers look to spoil the repeat bid in the Eastern Conference final that starts tomorrow (HK time).
The End for Doors keyboard legend Ray Manzarek, co-founder of legendary 1960s group The Doors and creator of their signature organ sound, died after a long battle with cancer. He was 74.
Towering dilemma for university The plan by Chinese University New Asia College to build new student residences has stirred up controversy.
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