U.S. President-elect, Barack Obama. Photo: Reuters Obama gives warning over recession The U.S. President-elect, Barack Obama, has warned that the U.S. could sink into a crisis it may not be able to reverse unless urgent action is taken to deal with the economic downturn. In his first detailed speech on his economic programme, Mr Obama promised an estimated US$800-billion stimulus package for the country's infrastructure, as well as tax cuts for some 95 percent of working families. Mr Obama urged Congress to act quickly. He said if urgent action isn't taken, unemployment...

CS slams League of Social Democrats The Chief Secretary, Henry Tang, has hit out at what he called "exceedingly offensive and insulting" comments made by League of Social Democrats legislators during a...

Disgruntled staff link to missing baby The Secretary for Food and Health, York Chow, has expressed hope that the body of a missing baby will be found soon. His comments come amid media reports that the case...

Observatory issues frost warning The Observatory has issued a frost warning. It says temperatures will drop tomorrow morning to eight degrees Celsius in the urban areas and several degrees lower in...