- Breaking News: * Sunni and Shiite Iraqi journalists talk about war (AP) * Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' (AP) * Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Mont (AP) * The nation's weather (AP) * Fired, rehired teachers back at troubled RI school (AP) * Taylor Lautner settles suit over RV for movie set (AP) * French bid to ban veils worries allies, tourists (AP) * Maggie Cheung waits to age before return to films (AP) * Apple: The King of Digital Music (PC World) * Can home cooking be hazardous to your health? (AP) * Suspect in consulate deaths appears in Texas court (AP) * CA university upholds suspension of Muslim group (AP) * Witness recants statements in Anna Nicole case (AP) * New York Times Endorses Johnson Over Rangel (CQPolitics.com) * Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image (AP) * Federer, Soderling move nearer to US Open showdown (AFP) * Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot (AP) * Mexican suspect in US consulate killings in Texas court (AFP) * 'Alive' survivors to Chilean mining kin: Be strong (AP) * Burger King to stop buying oil from Indonesian co. (AP)
- Breaking News: * Sunni and Shiite Iraqi journalists talk about war (AP) * Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' (AP) * Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Mont (AP) * The nation's weather (AP) * Fired, rehired teachers back at troubled RI school (AP) * Taylor Lautner settles suit over RV for movie set (AP) * French bid to ban veils worries allies, tourists (AP) * Maggie Cheung waits to age before return to films (AP) * Apple: The King of Digital Music (PC World) * Can home cooking be hazardous to your health? (AP) * Suspect in consulate deaths appears in Texas court (AP) * CA university upholds suspension of Muslim group (AP) * Witness recants statements in Anna Nicole case (AP) * New York Times Endorses Johnson Over Rangel (CQPolitics.com) * Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image (AP) * Federer, Soderling move nearer to US Open showdown (AFP) * Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot (AP) * Mexican suspect in US consulate killings in Texas court (AFP) * 'Alive' survivors to Chilean mining kin: Be strong (AP) * Burger King to stop buying oil from Indonesian co. (AP)
Taiwannews.com
7.1-magnitude quake rocks New Zeala...7.1-magnitude quake rocks New Zealand
Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked NewDeath toll rises to 65 in attack on...Death toll rises to 65 in attack on Pakistanis
The death toll from a Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on a Shiite Muslim procession rose from 43 to 65 overnight as critically wounded people diedN.Korea's congress may discuss succ...N.Korea's congress may discuss successor
North Korea is preparing its biggest political gathering in 30 years, fueling speculation Kim Jong Il may use the forum to legitimatize a transfer of3 dead in plane crash off San Franc...3 dead in plane crash off San Francisco Bay
A small plane that crashed into a shallow lagoon off San Francisco Bay on Thursday, killing three people, belonged to the founder of a localFire at Tennessee mosque site is ar...Fire at Tennessee mosque site is arson: Authorities
Federal investigators said Friday that a suspicious fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a future mosque in Tennessee was arson and offeredCAL to join Sky Team AllianceCAL to join Sky Team Alliance
China Airlines (CAL), Taiwan's largest international carrier, said Saturday it will join the Sky Team Alliance to better serve its passengers through a wider range
RFI
- ASIA-PACIFIC: Blackberry regulatory...
ASIA-PACIFIC: Blackberry regulatory jam, Kashmir rallies and Pakistan flood relief
A customer walks into a BlackBerry store in MumbaiReutersThis week India and the makers of the BlackBerry smart phone meet to try to overcome a ban on text messages; demonstrations take place in Kashmir after an 11-year-old boy is killed by security forces; airstrikes on militant hideouts in north-west Pakistan leave civilians dead, and the United Nations food programme urgently calls for more food supplies to the flood-stricken country.
ASIA-PACIFIC: India's environment, ...ASIA-PACIFIC: India's environment, Philippine hijack, Pakistan floods
The funeral of Philippine ex-police officer Rolando MendozaReutersIndia's government faces up to big business over environmental protection; Hostage-taking in the Philippines; Pakistan still suffering from devastating floods.
ASIA-PACIFIC: Pakistan floods, Chin...ASIA-PACIFIC: Pakistan floods, China-Japan, Khmer Rouge trials
Flood victims cling to a helicopterReutersPakistan braces for terrible consequences of floods; Japan is stoic in face of China's economic progress and the intricacies of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge trials.
ASIA-PACIFIC: Pakistan's floods and...ASIA-PACIFIC: Pakistan's floods and reconciliation after Sri Lanka's civil war
People walking through the water in the flooded village of Karampur, Sindh province. 14 AugustPhoto: ReutersThis week’s Asia Pacific reviews the response to the floods in Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s attempts to wipe its civil-war slate clean.
ASIA-PACIFIC: Pakistan floods, Kash...ASIA-PACIFIC: Pakistan floods, Kashmir in turmoil
ReutersPakistan hit by floods as its President Asifa Ali Zardari visits Britain and deadly political turmoil in Indian-held Kashmir.
ASIA-PACIFIC: Cameron puts the cat ...ASIA-PACIFIC: Cameron puts the cat among South Asian pigeons
David Cameron in New DelhiReutersBritish Prime Minister David Cameron this week accused Pakistan of hypocrisy in the war on terror. Pakistani diplomats said his comments put the stability of the region at risk and said accusations that Pakistan was harbouring terrorists were based on inaccurate information. Earlier in the week, leaked US military documents revealed alleged connections between Pakistan's intelligence service and the Taliban in Afghanistan. Cameron's comments, made on a two-day trade visit to India, were welcomed in India, which has long blamed Pakistan for sheltering terrorist groups.
Chinapost.com
- 'X-men' with multiple skills seen ...
'X-men' with multiple skills seen as winners on job market
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A new breed of workers dubbed as ?---men? will have the best chance for success on the job market in the coming years, according to human resources experts.Delegation from Japan visits Changh...Delegation from Japan visits Changhua County
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A delegation from Japan's Miyagi Prefecture led by Governor Yoshihiro Murai visited central Taiwan's Changhua County yesterday, receiving a warm welcome from Magistrate Cho Po-yuan.61 flu clusters reported since July...61 flu clusters reported since July: officials
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Sixty-one clusters of outbreaks of influenza viruses have been reported since July, and among them, the AH3 type was the biggest with 44 clusters, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday.Ma stresses ROC's role in victory o...Ma stresses ROC's role in victory over Japan
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou rebuked yesterday a claim by the People's Daily in China that asserted the Communist Party of China played a leading role for the victory in the fight against the Japanese invasion.Ireland relaxes licensing rules for...Ireland relaxes licensing rules for Taiwanese drivers
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - After more than a year of negotiations, Ireland has made it possible for Taiwanese nationals to get an Irish driver's license without having to take a test if they have a valid license from Taiwan.Cabinet will respect CLA's decision...Cabinet will respect CLA's decision on wage: Chen
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Vice Premier Sean Chen said yesterday that the Cabinet will respect whatever decision the Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) makes on the minimum wage, an issue that inevitably involves conflict between workers and employers.
Taiwansnews.net
- 'X-men' with multiple ski...
'X-men' with multiple skills seen as winners on job market
A new breed of workers dubbed as “X-men” will have the best chance for success on the job market in the coming years, according to human resources experts.Delegation from Japan visits Changh...Delegation from Japan visits Changhua County
TAIPEI -- A delegation from Japan's Miyagi Prefecture led by Governor Yoshihiro Murai visited central Taiwan's Changhua County yesterday, receiving a warm welcome from Magistrate Cho Po-yuan.Ma stresses ROC's role in vict...Ma stresses ROC's role in victory over Japan
President Ma Ying-jeou rebuked yesterday a claim by the People's Daily in China that asserted the Communist Party of China played a leading role for the victory in the fight against the Japanese invas...Ireland relaxes licensing rules for...Ireland relaxes licensing rules for Taiwanese drivers
LONDON -- After more than a year of negotiations, Ireland has made it possible for Taiwanese nationals to get an Irish driver's license without having to take a test if they have a valid license from ...Taiwan to sell cooked meat products...Taiwan to sell cooked meat products to China
TAIPEI -- The Council of Agriculture (COA) said yesterday that Taiwan will be able to sell about 50 types of processed meat products to China after the two sides complete negotiations on the quarantin...Mayoral candidates urged to set up ...Mayoral candidates urged to set up more kindergartens
The National Teachers' Association (NTA) and childcare groups yesterday called for candidates for the year-end mayoral elections in the five municipalities to boost the ratio of government-run childca...
Yahoo
- Taiwan eyes marine park despite fis...
Taiwan eyes marine park despite fishermen objection
TAIPEI, Sept 4 ? Taiwan plans to set up a marine national park in the middle of one of its largest fishing grounds despite opposition from fishermen who depend on the area for their livelihood, an official said recently. The planned national park will cover three island chains and surrounding waters to the north of Taiwan, measuring some 750 ...Taiwan to Study Proposals for More ...Taiwan to Study Proposals for More Financial Industry Investments in China
Taiwan?s financial regulator said it is studying suggestions by securities companies, trust and futures brokerages to be allowed to invest more in China, the Financial Supervisory Commission said in a statement on its web site today.Taiwan in a rice wine stewTaiwan in a rice wine stew
TAIPEI - Taiwan found recently that World Trade Organization (WTO) membership can be a pain in the proverbial when it announced a drastic tax cut on locally brewed rice wine.Taiwan Pavilion at IMTS 2010 -- Exp...Taiwan Pavilion at IMTS 2010 -- Expand Your Business with Taiwantrade
TAIPEI, Taiwan----The Taiwan External Trade Development Council , the foremost non-profit trade and investment promotion organization in Taiwan, is leading a business delegation to participate in the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, United States, to be held from September 13 to 18.Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves ...Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves reach 372 billion US dollars
Taipei - Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves rose to 372.063 billion US dollars by the end of August, up 1.955 billion US dollars from July, the central bank said Friday.Taiwan Shares Set For Higher OpenTaiwan Shares Set For Higher Open
The Taiwan stock market has closed higher now in consecutive trading days, gathering more than 100 points or 1.7 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just below the 7,720-point plateau, and now investors are anticipating continued gains when the market opens for business on Friday.
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