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Jerome Lau hears verdict on indecent assault charges
The District Court delivers its verdict on charges of indecent assault and criminal intimidation against businessman Jerome Lau Ting-sing, pictured (right) with co-accused Lo Yan-kit, 27. The court heard Lau, 62, had more than 60,000 photos of naked male models, some of whom he had molested during photographic sessions. Lau has denied the charges, while Lo has pleaded guilty to intimidation.
Foundation announces Shaw Prize winners
The winners of the Shaw prizes for 2012 will be announced this afternoon at a function in Tsim Sha Tsui. Each year the Shaw Prize awards US$1 million to the winner or winners in each of three categories: astronomy, mathematical sciences, and life sciences and medicine. Established in 2002 by film producer Run Run Shaw, the prize honours individuals who, in the opinion of the Shaw Prize Foundation, 'have made distinguished contributions to modern civilisation'.
Officials hold briefing on Putin's Beijing visit
Vice-Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping and Russian Ambassador to China Sergey Razov brief the media on a coming visit to Beijing by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin is also expected to attend the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in the capital.