Ghosts and flames fade as Hong Kong keeps Ghost Festival alive
Hong Kong’s pious Ghost Festival features paper offerings from the Bank of Hell and symbolic gifts like gold bars, phones, and cars burned for wandering spirits. The ancient craft wanes as artisans fade and fires raise alarms while shops offer cheaper mainland-made paper goods and new fashion in the afterlife.
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NATO troops enter Macedonia amid doubts on mission impact
In Skopje hundreds of NATO soldiers arrived to collect and destroy rebel arms as Putin voiced great doubts the mission would calm Macedonia's warring sides. Germany debates sending troops to join the 3500-strong British-led force amid a regional political crisis and potential delays.
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Prince William heads to St Andrews University amid frenzy
Prince William begins four year study in art history at St Andrews University as tabloids nonstop coverage and rumors swirl. University officials vow privacy protection and disciplinary action against gossip spreaders while locals and students brace for paparazzi attention in the historic town with 16,000 residents including 6,000 students.
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