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5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, as a series of temblors hits the island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future. The biggest of the quakes hit at 10:11 a.m. (0211 GMT) in...
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
PINGTUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal's population, which is wreaking havoc on the island's agricultural sector. Around 200,000 of the reptiles are believed to be in the island's...
Man who sailed from China to Taiwan in rubber dinghy indicted while Chinese jets surround island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A man who sailed across the Taiwan Strait from China in a rubber dinghy has been indicted for illegally entering the island, while an unusually large number of Chinese fighter jets flew through the area in an apparent show of force. The Chinese man,...
China's navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces. China already has the world's largest...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 21 The Washington Post on the need for transparency from social media platforms Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken a lot of heat since he announced last week that he...
Strong earthquake in Taiwan injures 27 and causes scattered damage
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a depth of 10 kilometers...
Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders
For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power. President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine...
