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Feng shui adviser loses billionaire's will appeal

2011-02-15 08:05

The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong rejected an appeal on Monday from feng shui adviser Tony Chan Chun-chuen who had asked it to overturn a previous ruling that blocked his way to the massive fortune of the late billionaire Nina Wang.

'Stop screening would-be workers'

2011-02-14 07:02

Chinese medical institutions and the people who run them will face the possibility of public exposure and administrative punishments if they continue to provide screening tests to companies wanting to know if prospective workers are carriers of hepatitis B.

Valentine's Day bouquets perfume the market

2011-02-13 16:25

As the Valentine's Day draws closer, rabbit-themed bouquets win the particular favor of Chinese lovers during the celebration of the Year of the Rabbit.

Beijing witnesses second snowfall of 2011

2011-02-13 10:41

Beijing witnesses second snowfall this year.

Egypt prepares for a new era after Mubarak

2011-02-13 07:50

Egyptians woke to a new dawn on Saturday after the departure of President Hosni Mubarak, who resigned on Friday.

New York Fashion Week

2011-02-13 09:28

Models present Fall/Winter 2011 collections during New York Fashion Week.

Rooney comes to life with magical derby winner

2011-02-13 09:16

Wayne Rooney's spectacular overhead goal assured Manchester United to sink Manchester City 2-1 at Old Traford on Saturday and pushed the Premier League leaders ahead after last week's defeat by the Wolves.