oldephartte(in training): 26 August

Friday, August 26, 2016

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A shot of Hong Kong's sunset. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is the tram that runs from Hong Kong's Central district to Victoria Peak. It's about a five minute trip with a maximum steepness of 48%. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

SVG map of Hong Kong's administrative districts. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Channel NewsAsia World News

Hong Kong's first Zika case tests negative
Hong Kong's first Zika patient tested negative for the virus on Friday and was discharged from hospital, the government said in a statement.
UN council condemns N Korea missile launches, vows new measures
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea for test-firing ballistic missiles and agreed to take "significant measures" in response...
Doctor who praised Trump's health says he wrote note in a rush
Donald Trump's personal doctor, who gave the Republican presidential candidate a glowing health report, told NBC News Friday that he penned that note...

Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News

UN council condemns N Korea missile launches, vows new measures
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea for test-firing ballistic missiles and agreed to take "significant measures" in response...
Japan takes aid show to Africa, in China's shadow
Japan takes its aid and trade show to Africa on Saturday, opening a huge two-day development conference in Kenya, hoping that quality will trump...
Hong Kong's first Zika case tests negative
Hong Kong's first Zika patient tested negative for the virus on Friday and was discharged from hospital, the government said in a statement.

Channel NewsAsia Front Page News

Hong Kong's first Zika case tests negative
Hong Kong's first Zika patient tested negative for the virus on Friday and was discharged from hospital, the government said in a statement.
Jutanugarn grabs lead, eyes fifth title of the year
Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn set her sights on a fifth victory this year as she moved to a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Canadian...
Radwanska crushes Kvitova to ease into Connecticut final
Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska put on a dominant performance against double defending champion Petra Kvitova to ease into the final of the Connecticut...

The Sydney Morning Herald articles

Hawthorn duplex blitzes reserve by $1.2 million at auction
A buyer has shelled out more than $1.2 million over reserve for a humble brick duplex in a blue ribbon location.
Family of dead newborn 'deeply distressed' by Bankstown Lidcombe gassing report
The family of the baby boy who died after being given the wrong gas at a Sydney hospital is deeply distressed by the systemic failures revealed by an...
Justin Leppitsch can 'absolutely' lead Brisbane Lions back, says Simon Black
Outgoing Brisbane Lions assistant coach Simon Black says Justin Leppitsch can drive the club back up the ladder next year if afforded the chance to...

The Sydney Morning Herald articles

Hawthorn duplex blitzes reserve by $1.2 million at auction
A buyer has shelled out more than $1.2 million over reserve for a humble brick duplex in a blue ribbon location.
Family of dead newborn 'deeply distressed' by Bankstown Lidcombe gassing report
The family of the baby boy who died after being given the wrong gas at a Sydney hospital is deeply distressed by the systemic failures revealed by an...
Justin Leppitsch can 'absolutely' lead Brisbane Lions back, says Simon Black
Outgoing Brisbane Lions assistant coach Simon Black says Justin Leppitsch can drive the club back up the ladder next year if afforded the chance to...

The Sydney Morning Herald articles

Justin Leppitsch can 'absolutely' lead Brisbane Lions back, says Simon Black
Outgoing Brisbane Lions assistant coach Simon Black says Justin Leppitsch can drive the club back up the ladder next year if afforded the chance to...
Granddaughter, 19, arrested over South Australia murder
The 19-year-old granddaughter was arrested, along with her friend, in Brisbane.
Britney Spears lip-syncs to her own songs in James Corden's Carpool Karaoke
James Corden aimed for, and mostly hit, the high notes, but Britney Spears strangely chose to mime her way through her own back catalogue.

The Sydney Morning Herald articles

A classroom of clowns descend on Canberra
There's been quite a bit of publicity over the induction process for the new politicians who'll take their sets in parliament when it resumes next...
Really Australia? Why are we having the blackface conversation again?
People have every right to take offence to blackface. For some, it may be one of the few real rights they have.
Jailhouse blues: Premier's decision will rock many lives
Pottering around the Blue Mountains Wintermagic festival recently, I heard a busker singing Knocking on Heaven's Door. I rolled my eyes at my girl...

The Sydney Morning Herald articles

Cousin of Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade fatally shot while pushing baby in pram
A cousin of Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade has been fatally shot while pushing a baby in a stroller on the city's South Side.
Ikea in China: a great place for some shut-eye
At Ikea's 21 stores across China, customers have no qualms about getting comfortable on the display furniture.
White working class at heart of Theresa May's mission to shine a light on injustice
The Prime Minister has ordered a cross-government review to reveal for the first time the scale of inequalities in Britain's schools, universities,...

Sydney Morning Herald RSS News Headlines

Dreamworld open late to compensate for power outage
Dreamworld extended it's trading hours on Saturday after a power outage brought rides and attractions to a standstill for more than three hours.
Crime wave hits once-sleepy Torquay
The once-sleepy seaside town of Torquay is experiencing a wave of crime.
Queensland teen pilot soars into record books with epic flight
Despite landing back on home ground at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday morning, Lachlan Smart is on top of the world after becoming the youngest pilot...