Hong Kong shares inched lower on Wednesday, with losses in property issues limited by strength in Chinese stocks, with speculation rife in the mainland that Beijing will soon loosen its policy position. This comes after Premier Wen Jiabao late on Tuesday pledged that the government would fine-tune economic policy and maintain appropriate credit growth. Many
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Russia's Bolshoi Theatre reopens on Friday with a star-studded gala performance after a more than six-year, $700-million restoration dogged by delays and financial scandal to reclaim its place as one of the world's cultural jewels. The theatre, which has survived three fires, a World War Two bombing and at one time was perched over an
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Cyprus national carrier Cyprus Airways starts again, next December, its flights to London Stansted Airport. According a press release, in response to the request of many passengers, Cyprus Airways, has decided to relaunch flights from Larnaca to Stansted Airport every Monday and Thursday morning, starting from December 19. They also noted that the there will
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The Council of Ministers adopted Tuesday three law bills concerning financial stability and the management of financial crisis, in the light of developments in the Euro-zone. Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou said after the Cabinet’s meeting that based on recent developments, in case of financial crisis there should be an immediate action to ensure financial stability.
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi faced growing pressure on Tuesday over European Union demands for swift economic reforms with a member of his cabinet warning that the government could fall over the issue. EU leaders, led by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, have demanded that Berlusconi present firm plans for growth
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Zombies, the ugly cousin of more popular creatures such as werewolves and vampires, are experiencing a boost of fame that will finally get them some attention, according to Otto Penzler. The editor of a recent anthology devoted solely to zombies believes they have been overlooked for too long. "Vampires that we've seen from 'Dracula' to
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Muammar Gaddafi and his son Mo'tassim were buried at dawn on Tuesday in an unknown location, ending a wrangle over the rotting bodies. "Gaddafi and the son, Mo'tassim, were buried at dawn in a secret place with proper respects paid. We will release more details officially later," a senior interim government official told Reuters. A
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Weekly yoga classes eased pain and improved functioning in some people with chronic lower back pain — but the yoga sessions weren't any better than regular stretching classes, according to a new study. Researchers found that participants in both types of classes had better functioning and fewer symptoms after three months than back patients who
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Now the kids have been back at school for a bit, you might feel you could use a little break from the domestic world with your partner, as long as the grandparents don't mind watching over the children while you jet off for a short holiday. In the spirit of parental sanity, online travel adviser Cheapflights
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More than 100 people were killed when two fuel tanks exploded in the Libyan city of Sirte on Monday, local residents said. The explosion was caused by a short circuit, they said, and happened at midday on Monday. The two tanks were still on fire after dark. Sirte was Muammar Gaddafi's home town where fighters with
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