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Hong Kong cheers Olympic torch  The relay got is the first time the event is held on the soil of the host of this year's Summer Games Olympic flame arrives in Hong Kong  Authorities deported at least 7 activists before the flame's arrival and braced for possible protests and the arrival of more activists Asian markets rally after turmoil. Japan Schools close amid flu fears  All kindergartens and junior schools have closed early for their Easter holiday, after a flu-like illness killed 3 children Musharraf party 'lagging in poll' Share prices fall on Asia markets   Japan: Share prices in the Far East have fallen about 4% amid continuing anxiety over world economic prospects and the US outlook in particular US plan sparks Asia shares rally  Asian stocks have risen sharply, with investors cheered by a White House plan to spend $150bn to revive the flagging US economy Singapore Airline bid hits trouble  The bid to buy a 24% stake in China Eastern Airlines for US$923.8 million appeared in trouble after a major shareholder criticized the deal   Hong Kong to elect leader by 2017  Beijing will allow Hong Kong to directly elect its leader by 2017 and all lawmakers by 2020, the territory's chief executive said Benazir Bhutto assassinated Thaksin considers Thailand return  Former Thai PM, who was forced from power by a military coup more than a year ago, says he is considering returning home from exile Sharp market falls in Asia. Japan Hong Kong marks handover anniversary
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  The former British colony marked the 10th anniversary of its hand-over to China and bid farewell to a rocky decade
Jun.30   Chief Executive in democracy vow   Donald Tsang after he was sworn in for a second term has reiterated a pledge to create a more democratic system in the territory Jan.6 Clijsters opens final season with crown Jan.4   WHO vows focus on flu and Africa  The new chief of the World Health Organisation Margaret Chan has taken office

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North Korea claims nuclear test
May.15     Killer typhoon threatens Hong Kong  Hong Kong urged ships and boats on the open seas to seek shelter as the strongest typhoon threatens the city

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Dec.20 Reforms face key vote Dec.18     WTO seals farms deal
  Ministers from 149 states saved long-running talks with an interim deal to end farm export subsidies by 2013
Dec.17     WTO nears deal amid protests  One issue remained unresolved as negotiators worked to reach a series of agreements to end trade barriers     Police clash with anti-WTO protesters
  Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside convention center. 900 are rounded up Dec.16 WTO deadlocked over agriculture Dec.13  US and EU differ at trade talks Dec.12 WTO meeting starts Senior al Qaeda leader killed Major quake kills thousands Sep.9 Report: SARS link to Chinese bats Jun.4  Hong Kong marks Tiananmen deaths Mar.10   Tung Chee-hwa resigns
  Hong Kong's first leader since the former British colony was handed over has tendered his resignation
Mar.1   Chief executive 'is stepping down'  Tung Chee-hwa, 67, has decided to resign for personal reasons. His term is due to end in 2007

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9.0 Quake leaves 212,000 dead Sep.12 Democrats demand recount Sep.11 Voters in poll showdown Jul.3 China rejects HK protest call Jun.30 HK readies for huge protest Jun.5 HK marks Tiananmen bloodshed Jan.10 Tiananmen exile appeals

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Oct.1 'Shortcomings' in SARS outbreak
Sep.4 Government shelves security bill Sep.2 Typhoon lashes Hong Kong N Korea talks fail to ease tension Jul.24 SARS re-emergence fear Jul.17 Chief: I won't step down Jul.16     Crisis after officials quit  The resignation of 2 top officials is raising questions about the future of the territory's leader, Chief Executive Tung Jul.9 High toll in bus crash Thousands call for Tung to quit Twins dead after separation Jul.6  Shock reversal for security law vote Jul.4 Tung retreats on anti-subversion law May.4 HK breathes easier on SARS news May.3  SARS doctors board stricken ship     Ship issues SARS distress call  Captain is saying 10 of its 24 crew members seem to be suffering symptoms of SARS Apr.21 HK hopeful on SARS outbreak effort Apr.19     12 more people have died from SARS  The latest figures raise the death toll from the disease in Hong Kong to 81 Apr.2 WHO issues HK virus travel warning Mar.30 Deadly virus flats quarantined Mar.13     First alert over SARS
  Virulent flu and pneumonia has swept through hospitals in Hong Kong and Vietnam
 Health officials have issued a global warning about the flu and pneumonia. The precise origin of the infection is unknown
Top al Qaeda operative caught 182 died after arson attack in subway

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Jun.30  Gloomy skies over handover anniversary May.25   Airliner with 225 people crashed into sea
   Taiwan: There is little hope of finding survivors after a Boeing 747-200 crashed on its way to Hong Kong


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Jul.5  Powerful typhoon May.20     Hong Kong puts lid on bird flu  Thousands of birds to be killed in more than 130 markets. Buddhist monks are praying for the lost souls Jan.12 Falun Gong gathers Jan.11 Chief secretary said to quit

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Presidents of Koreas sign peace accord