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Hong Kong customs arrests 4, seizes HK$140 million of smuggled illicit medicines

Hong Kong customs arrests 4, seizes HK$140 million of smuggled illicit medicines

Hong Kong customs has arrested four people and seized HK$140 million (US$18 million) worth of slimming and cosmetic injections, along with erectile dysfunction pills, in a crackdown on smuggled illicit medicines. The suspects, aged between 26 and 61, comprise two mainland Chinese men and two local women, the Customs and Excise Department said on Monday. Investigations are ongoing, and the department has not ruled out further arrests. The department said that since stepping up enforcement in...
China concede entrada sin visa a Reino Unido y Canadá, y ya suma 79 países

China concede entrada sin visa a Reino Unido y Canadá, y ya suma 79 países

Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Los ciudadanos británicos y canadienses podrán entrar a China sin visa a partir del martes, lo que eleva a 79 el número de países a los que se les ha concedido acceso sin visado en un intento por impulsar el turismo y los negocios. China ha ampliado de forma significativa […]
Britain strengthens ties with California as new clean energy and climate agreement signed

Britain strengthens ties with California as new clean energy and climate agreement signed

Miliband and Newsom signed the agreement at the Munich Security Conference on Monday
East Timor triggers Asean first, accuses Myanmar of war crimes

East Timor triggers Asean first, accuses Myanmar of war crimes

Myanmar ’s military government ordered East Timor ’s senior diplomat to leave the country after judicial authorities from the fellow Southeast Asian country accepted a criminal complaint against Myanmar’s armed forces, state media said on Monday. The move sharply escalates tensions between the two countries and is a rare step between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which East Timor joined only last year. There was no immediate response from East Timor’s government when...

Sheffield to host community work session on mobility

The Feb. 18 forum is one of five being held to get resident input on Mayor Mary Sheffield's policy agenda and meet members of her transition team.
Radically revamped NBA All-Star Game brings return of defense, competition

Radically revamped NBA All-Star Game brings return of defense, competition

The NBA's All-Star Game had morphed into a high-scoring, defense-less dunk fest that had grown tiresome for fans. But Sunday’s contest felt different to the players.

Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast

Former US President Barack Obama says he has seen no evidence extra-terrestrials have made contact with Earth.

Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast

Former US President Barack Obama says he has seen no evidence extra-terrestrials have made contact with Earth.
Kyrgyzstan president fires ministers, consolidates power ahead of election

Kyrgyzstan president fires ministers, consolidates power ahead of election

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov fired three ministers Monday seen as close to the dismissed former head of his security services, as he clears the political decks ahead of elections.

Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?

It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?

It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

Cheating accusations and swearing across the ice: Does curling need VAR?

It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.