Hong Kong: Update on number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 25) provided an update on the latest number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to the CHP, including cases fulfilling reporting criteria and remaining ones not fulfilling reporting criteria.

Hong Kong: Correctional officers stop remand inmate from self-harm

Correctional services officers stopped a remand inmate from self harm in Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (May 24).

Hong Kong: CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is drawing public attention to its investigation into a confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection affecting an 11-month-old girl.

Hong Kong: Sick inmate on remand dies in public hospital

A sick inmate on remand who was sent to a public hospital earlier from Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died today (May 25).

Hong Kong: LegCo Members visit North East New Territories (with photos)

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

Hong Kong: Poll for Kwun Tong District Council by-election to be held tomorrow

Electors of the Kwun Tong District Council Ping Shek Constituency are urged to vote in the by-election in their constituency tomorrow (May 26).

Missouri Woman Indicted for Violating Civil Rights of Family by Setting Fire to Their Home

An Independence, Mo., woman was indicted by a federal grand jury today for violating the civil rights of an African-American family by setting fire to their residence, announced Roy L. Austin Jr., Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and Tammy Dickinson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.

Hong Kong: Appeal for information on missing man in Tin Sum (with photo)

Police today (May 25) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tin Sum.

Owner of Investment Company Pleads Guilty to Engaging in a Fradulent Investment Scheme

The owner of an investment company pleaded guilty today for his role in an investment scheme involving false promises, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Neil H. MacBride, and Assistant Director in Charge Valerie Parlave of the FBI’s Washington Field Office.

Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in Cashing Fraudulently Obtained Tax Refund Checks

Rodriquez Thomas, of Montgomery County, Ala., pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama to conspiring to cash fraudulently obtained federal tax refund checks, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced.¡

Hong Kong: Lightning Detector Design Competition award presentation ceremony held today (with photos)

The award presentation ceremony for the Lightning Detector Design Competition was held today (May 25) at Rayson Huang Theatre, the University of Hong Kong. The competition was jointly organised by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Meteorological Society; and funded by the Knowledge Exchange Fund of the University of Hong Kong under the project "Lightning Analyzer for Everyone".

Former Chicago Police Officer and Two Members of Latin Kings Street Gang Sentenced in Indiana for Racketeering Conspiracy and Related Crimes

A former Chicago police officer and two members of the Latin Kings street gang were sentenced to prison today in Hammond, Ind., federal court for racketeering conspiracy and related crimes.

Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Addresses the Georgetown Cybersecurity Law Institute

Good afternoon, everyone.¡ Thank you for the kind introduction.¡ It’s a pleasure to be here with you today and speak to you at the Georgetown Cybersecurity Law Institute.

Alabama Woman Pleads Guilty for Involvement in a Large Scale Stolen Identity Refund Fraud

Tracey Montgomery, of Montgomery County, Ala., pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama to her role in a large scale stolen identity refund fraud, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today.

Sixth Former Roxbury Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty,Admits Assault of Inmate and Cover-up Conspiracy

Jeremy McCusker, a former correctional officer at Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) in Hagerstown, Md., yesterday pleaded guilty to assaulting an inmate and conspiring with other officers to cover up that assault.¡ McCusker is the sixth former RCI officer to enter a guilty plea in federal court.¡

EMC Insurance Group Inc. Declares 126th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces Dividends

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RMR Real Estate Income Fund Increases its Revolving Credit Facility to $60 Million

pan>)--RMR Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE MKT: RIF) today announced that it has



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