Atomic Kitten Nixes SARS Show

The Associated Press reports Hong Kong’s troubled post-SARS concert series hit another snag Wednesday when British pop group Atomic Kitten pulled out because of illness, prompting event organizers to make a show later this week free of charge. Local group Twins and the Russian duo Tatu will still perform Friday night, but the show will be free because of Atomic Kitten’s withdrawal, said James Thompson, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce. People who have already bought tickets will be reimbursed, he said.