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Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories. Photos: Google Maps, HK Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

China, Hong Kong

Snake catcher grapples with 4.5-meter-long python

by Asia Times staff August 31, 2017February 18, 2020

The top of Lion Rock, with the fire brigade high-angle rescue team (inset). Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Minghong, HK Government

China, Middle East

Firefighters rescue 2 climbers trapped on top of Lion Rock

by Asia Times staff August 31, 2017February 18, 2020

Lam Tin in Kowloon, where the pair were hit by a taxi. Photo: Google Maps

Old woman and maid hit by taxi in Kowloon, taken to hospital

by Asia Times staff August 30, 2017February 18, 2020

Mituo Fishing Harbor, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Taiwan, Vietnam

Vietnamese fisherman saved from capsized boat off Taiwan

by Asia Times staff August 28, 2017February 18, 2020

Kowloon Peak, where a couple from mainland China went hiking - only to be caught in Typhoon Pakhar on Saturday. A big team of firefighters was called out to rescue them. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, ken93110

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Big rescue team needed to save Chinese hikers amid typhoon

by Asia Times staff August 28, 2017February 18, 2020

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain after a collision, in Singapore waters on August 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Ahmad Masood

AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, World

USS John S. McCain collision: More than an accident

by Grant Newsham August 28, 2017February 18, 2020

Hung Hom in Kowloon.
Photo: Google Maps

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Maid shields employer’s son as car backs into them in Kowloon

by Asia Times staff August 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Vice-Admiral Joseph Aucoin, US 7th Fleet commander, attends a media briefing on the status of the US Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald, damaged by colliding with a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel, and the seven missing Fitzgerald crew members, at the US naval base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, on June 18, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Toru Hanai

AT Finance, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore

US Navy to remove admiral in Asia after collisions, deaths

by Reuters August 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Plover Cove Country Park, New Territories. Photos: Hong Kong Government

China, Hong Kong

Search launched for missing hiker in Tai Po

by Asia Times staff August 22, 2017February 18, 2020

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain after a collision, in Singapore waters on August 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Ahmad Masood

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Ten sailors missing after US warship, tanker collide near Singapore

by David Brunnstrom and Fathin Ungku August 22, 2017February 18, 2020

FILE PHOTO: The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain approaches the aircraft carrier USS George Washington for a fueling at sea in this December 5, 2010 handout photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cheng S. Yang/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

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Ten sailors missing after US warship collides with tanker near Singapore

by Peter Langan August 21, 2017February 18, 2020

Pedestrian Narender Kumar was crossing near Kashmere Gate bus terminal when he was hit by an unidentified speeding car around 5pm on August 15. Photo: Hindustan Times

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Delhi accident victim left on road for 12 hours, robbed

by Anusha Venkat August 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Kwun Tong Public Pier in Kowloon, where a homeless man rescued another woman dragged out of the sea. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Homeless man rescues woman who ‘fell’ into sea at Kwun Tong

by Asia Times staff August 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Central in Hong Kong Island. Photo: Google Maps

Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Oceania

Fitness trainer helping to get an ‘epic pic’ falls off building

by Asia Times staff August 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Taoyuan in Taiwan was hit by its worst power outage since 1999 on Tuesday, which cut output at many factories. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/ Foxy1219

100 people stuck in elevators during huge Taoyuan blackout

by Asia Times staff August 17, 2017February 18, 2020

Chatham Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photos: Google Maps, Wikimedia Commons, WiNG

China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, South Asia

Man dies after being run over by taxi in Tsim Sha Tsui

by Asia Times staff August 16, 2017February 18, 2020

A woman who collapsed at Kai Kung Leng (inset) in the New Territories was later pronounced dead at Pok Oi Hospital. The temperature hit 34C on Sunday. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, afcd.gov.hk

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

HK woman dies on a hike with friends during heatwave

by Asia Times staff August 14, 2017February 18, 2020

Shek Yam Road in Kwai Chung. Photo: Google Maps

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Couple protect newborn from falling ceiling in Kwai Chung

by Asia Times staff August 9, 2017February 18, 2020