News at Seven-Thirty highlights: China seeking explanation from Russia about the sinking of a Chinese cargo ship; officials proposed expanding scheme to offer multiple-entry permits; mortuary technician at Eastern Hospital was sacked; bus companies canceled return fare concessions; Obama’s plan to help homeowners pay mortgages; North Korea stepped up rhetoric against the South; Kyrgyzstan's parliament votted to close a key U.S. air base; Xi Jinping visited Brazil; number of millionaires in HK dropped by 16 percent; Yue Hwa will close down Tsim Sha Tsui branch; patient in Tuen Mun Hospital suffering from a rare form of intestinal mucor infection; boutique hotel transforming from Old Tai O Police Station hoped to break even within two years.