Issue: March 02, 2006 (Archive)

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Seeing through Hun Sen
The wily Cambodian prime minister has long held power by playing a cruel but effective psychological game with his opponents. Unsurprisingly, few are convinced that his latest gesture of reconciliation toward them is genuine, writes Vaudine England

Whirlwind Beijing trip fans rumors Tang's moving in on top job
A whirlwind trip to Beijing by Chief Secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen has sparked feverish speculation he may soon be announcing an intention to run for chief executive in 2012.

Shells shock
Hong Kong Interpol's Chief Inspector Li Kwai-wah and another officer were halted at Manila airport yesterday as they tried to leave with empty bullet cartridges.

Legco urges Manila payout
The Legislative Council passed a motion yesterday calling on the Philippines to make a public apology to the victims of the Manila hostage crisis and pay compensation.

Five mowed down on pedestrian crossing
A garbage-truck driver was arrested for dangerous driving after his lorry mowed down five pedestrians, including a four-year-old boy, as they were crossing the road in Sheung Shui.

LPG gets all-clear over breakdowns
A task force set up to probe the stalling of vehicle engines running on LPG has found that the fuel was not the cause.

Nam Shan bidders blast regulators on rejection
The top executive at China Strategic Holdings (0235) has accused Taiwan regulators of being swayed by legislators and media while assessing the bid for Nan Shan Life Insurance.

Move mulled to close door on property migrants
Cash-rich overseas investors planning to win Hong Kong residency through buying property could be in for a shock.

'Please don't cry for our sadness'
Amy Ng Yau-woon lost her husband and two daughters in the Manila bloodbath. Her remaining child is fighting for his life in hospital. But the tragic mom's message to the people of Hong Kong is: "Please don't cry for us."

HK doctors tops in my book, says writer in near-fatal fall
American photojournalist Anya Cappolla believes she would have died from injuries suffered in a fall from a wild horse in Mongolia had she not been flown to Hong Kong to receive state-of-the-art treatment.

Chan urges calm in Manila aftermath
Former chief secretary Anson Chan Fong On-sang has praised the Hong Kong government for reacting swiftly to last week's hostage crisis in Manila.

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