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Islands offer easy getaways

[2010-09-26 07:56]

There is no need to travel far for the short break. Rebecca Lo recommends some of the best beachside attractions in Hong Kong.

Ningbo serves up 'Ashoka' for Buddhists

[2010-09-24 08:13]

The Buddhist monk, swathed in black robes and with something of a ghostly pallor about him, looked like a distant relative of the dark emperor in Star Wars, and I was testing his patience.

SUNDERLAND, England - Arsene Wenger insisted there was no confrontation with fourth official Martin Atkinson as Arsenal was denied top spot in the Premier League thanks to Darren Bent's dramatic injury-time goal in a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.

Spurs fight back

[2010-09-20 07:48]

Tottenham shrugged off a European hangover to overcome Wolves and move into the top four of the Premier League on Saturday as Newcastle stunned Everton with a 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.

Ronaldo hits winner as Real goes top

[2010-09-20 07:48]

MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a deflected free kick to earn Real Madrid a battling 2-1 victory at promoted Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

France reaches final, Djokovic flops

[2010-09-20 07:48]

PARIS - Nine-time champion France eased into the Davis Cup final on Saturday, but Serbia's decision to throw unfit world No 2 Novak Djokovic into doubles action backfired against the Czech Republic.

Score Board

[2010-09-20 07:48]

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[2010-09-20 07:48]

Lights up for the circus

[2010-09-19 07:56]

They are sending in the clowns - along with the acrobats, lions, jugglers and the rest of the cast of characters who fit the big-top bill. But while it's got everything that traditionally makes a circus a circus, the Beijing carnival, Pandora Fantasy, truly shines with its lighting technology and sci-fi special effects.

Fire starters for fall

[2010-09-19 07:56]

Hong Kong has numerous venues where you can have a splendid picnic or an outdoor barbecue. Food tastes better when eaten straight off the grill - beneath a canopy of stars in fresh air and picturesque settings.