Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 896, Dong Chang, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1685, Sir Robert Rich, 4th Baronet, English field marshal and politician (died 1768) was born. In 1870, R. B. Bennett, Canadian lawyer and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Canada (died 1947) was born. In 1949, Bo Xilai, Chinese politician, Chinese Minister of Commerce was born. In 1958, Matthew Fraser, Canadian-English journalist and academic was born. In 1965, Komsan Pohkong, Thai lawyer and academic was born. In 1971, Benedict Wong, English actor was born. In 1974, John Crowe Ransom, American poet and critic (born 1888) passed away. In 1979, Jamie Grove, English cricketer was born. In 1998, Kim Dong-han, South Korean singer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise, after civil servants secure 2% salary bump
Hong Kong’s top ministers and other political appointees have received a 1.3 per cent pay rise, authorities have confirmed, after the government announced in June that civil servants would get a 2 per cent salary bump. In a reply to the South China Morning Post, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau said on Friday that the decision was based on recommendations of an independent commission tasked with reviewing the salaries of politically appointed officials, lawmakers and the Executive...
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