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Bomb disposal expert Adam Roberts (R) walks past as a colleague from the explosive ordinance disposal unit hoses down a defused US-made bomb dropped during World War II a day after it was discovered on a harborfront construction site in the Wan Chai district of Hong Kong on February 1, 2018. (Anthony Wallace/AFP)
February 1, 2018, 10:56 am
WWII bomb defused in Hong Kong after thousands evacuated
For second time in a week, American wartime explosive is discovered at a construction site on the harbor
By AFP
The Lighthouse Winmore, a Hong Kong-flagged ship, is seen in waters off Yeosu, South Korea, December 29, 2017. (Hyung Min-woo/Yonhap via AP)
December 31, 2017, 12:18 pm
Seoul said to seize Panama ship for alleged transfer of oil to North Korea
In second such recent incident, 5,100-ton vessel reportedly detained two weeks ago, crew investigated for allegedly breaking sanctions
By AFP
A Chinese flag flies at a construction site in Beijing's central business district on October 31, 2017. (AFP Photo/Greg Baker)
November 5, 2017, 10:37 am
Disrespecting China’s anthem can land you in prison
As part of Xi Jinping's patriotic push, those found disparaging the 'March of the Volunteers' may lose political rights, face imprisonment
By AFP
A depiction of a Cathay Pacific AirlinesBoeing 747-8F. (Screen capture/YouTube)
March 26, 2017, 11:14 am
First Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong lands in Tel Aviv
Carrier's market entrance leads El Al to start offering bargains for the same route that include amusement park tickets
By TOI staff
In this photograph taken on February 3, 2017, a prototype figurine replica of US President Donald Trump, made by toymaker Dragon in Dream (DiD), is displayed in Hong Kong toy shop Seven. (AFP/Anthony Wallace)
February 4, 2017, 8:52 am
Hong Kong doll maker toys with Trump
Company with a history of creating figurines of controversial world leaders launches replica of US president with replaceable heads and hands
By AFP
New York City police officers stand guard in Times Square on December 31, 2016. (Angela Weiss/AFP)
January 1, 2017, 3:45 am
Istanbul attack revives terror jitters in New Year
Unprecedented security greets throngs of revelers worldwide; deadly attack rocks Baghdad
By Stuart Williams and Barry Parker
Candidates from Youngspiration group celebrate after Yau Wai-Ching (left) won a seat in the legislative council election in Hong Kong, Monday, September 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
September 5, 2016, 2:21 pm
Young activists ride anti-China mood to win Hong Kong vote
Record turnout in legislative elections helps newcomers challenge formidably resourced pro-Beijing rivals
By Kelvin Chan
French comedian Dieudonne gesturing as he leaves his trial at the courthouse in Paris, France, February 4, 2015. (photo credit: AFP/Miguel Medina, File)
February 1, 2016, 6:18 am
Hong Kong boots anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne
M’bala M’bala and his two sons detained, expelled from the city, blames it on 'pressure by Israel'
By JTA
File:French comedian Dieudonne M’bala M’bala (screenshot: YouTube)
January 28, 2016, 2:45 pm
Hong Kong said likely to deport anti-Semitic French comedian
Dieudonne held by immigration officers at the city's airport since his arrival
By AFP
A Japanese tourist attends a New Year's party on December 31, 2015 at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. (AFP / dpa / Wolfram Kastl)
December 31, 2015, 10:38 pm
In shadow of global terror threat, world ushers in New Year
More than 100,000 police deployed throughout France; fireworks displays canceled in Brussels, Paris
By Barry Parker
Hong Kong (Pixabay)
December 18, 2015, 1:51 pm
Israel and Hong Kong step up tech, R&D cooperation
A new agreement enhances the growing relationship between Israel and the Far East, via China's 'western extension'
By David Shamah
A Frutarom R&D lab in Germany (Courtesy)
December 11, 2015, 11:41 am
Chinese consumers to get a taste of Israeli-flavored food tech
Frutarom's big moves in China include acquisition of Hong Kong's Inventive, establishment of new R&D center
By David Shamah
Illustrative photo of a man browsing the website of DiD, a company that produced a Nazi-uniform-clad figurine with a face similar to Bastian Schweinsteiger, in Hong Kong on October 23, 2015. (AFP/Philippe Lopez)
October 23, 2015, 6:40 am
German soccer star sues over Nazi doll lookalike
Hong Kong firm produces Nazi figurine named 'Bastian' with striking resemblance to Bastian Schweinsteiger, captain of German national team
By AFP
A police officer tries to stop a man removing the metal barricades that protesters have set up to block off main roads near the heart of the city's financial district. Hong Kong Monday, October 13, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
October 14, 2014, 3:03 pm
Israeli firm: China cyber-spying on Hong Kong protesters
Malware disguised as app geared towards protest movement was likely issued by the Chinese government, say Lacoon researchers
By David Shamah
A police officer tries to stop a man removing the metal barricades that protesters have set up to block off main roads near the heart of the city's financial district. Hong Kong Monday, October 13, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
October 13, 2014, 4:34 pm
Crowd tries to charge Hong Kong democracy protest
China-backed Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says he won't resign
By AP
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