Tue, May 21, 2013
Put country back on track: DPP to Ma
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday urged President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) to steer the nation back in the right direction — the anniversary of first and Ma’s second-term inaugurations — but said that now is not the right time to impeach him. “While we think Ma deserves ...FULL STORY
Taiwan sees second jet crash within a week
A Mirage 2000 jet fighter crashed into the sea yesterday morning, but its two crewmembers managed to...FULL STORYTaiwan scores first table tennis gold in Paris win
DAVID BEATS GOLIATH: The Taiwanese duo’s victory over the Chinese team was a shock to many, since the...FULL STORY
China, India sign pacts, vow end to border spat
The Indian and Chinese premiers yesterday pledged to resolve a border dispute that has soured ties for...FULL STORYBurmese president makes landmark White House visit
Burmese President Thein Sein yesterday became the first president of Myanmar to be welcomed to the White...FULL STORY
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1HTC out of the top 10 phone brands again in Q1
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2US again declines to condemn Manila over shooting
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3TAIPEI-MANILA ROW: Hau urges public not to blame Filipinos for shooting
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4Sanctions on Philippines beefed up as row escalates
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5TAIPEI-MANILA ROW: Young Taiwanese show solidarity with Filipinos
Shooting called ‘extra-judicial killing’
The Philippine Coast Guard’s excessive use of force against an unarmed Taiwanese...FULL STORY
- Draft on armed escorts for fishermen proposed
- Immigration officials to advise Filipinos on safety
- DPP divided over reinstating A-bian to party congress
- TDW concerned over democracy
- Academic says non-official dialogue needed for East China Sea initiative
- Matsu mountaineer dies following Lhoste ascent
- Committee passes DPP’s desired title
- Demonstrations continue at legislature
- Lawmakers criticize FDA over starch, soy sauce incidents
- President calls for measures following weather warning
- More women accuse socialite of rape
- Wei Te-sheng says filming of ‘Kano’ completed
- Color-coated rice ready for market
- Facebook slip-up exposes affair
- FDA to approve new lung cancer drug
- Taiwan News Quick Take
- TAIPEI-MANILA ROW: Young Taiwanese show solidarity with Filipinos
Capital gains tax clears committee vote
The legislature’s Finance Committee yesterday approved by vote a proposal to revise...FULL STORY
- ASE purchasing Toshiba’s Wuxi fab for US$11m
- Hua Nan looks overseas and to SME loans to lift profit
- January-April export orders down 1.6%
- Yahoo buying Tumblr platform for US$1.1 billion
- Outflow of net capital is ‘normal trend,’ bank says
- Q2 auto industry output forecast to increase 6.3%
- Microsoft updates Xbox as Facebook and Apple gain ground in gaming
- Haptic technology set to feature at Computex fair
- Taiwan Business Quick Take
- Goldman investing in green energy
- Paperwork snafu strands NZ meat exports to China
- Thai economy shrank 2.2% in first quarter
- Chinese underground banker receives death sentence
- Elan eyeing more deals this year with US$1bn war chest
- British territories have to step up on tax: Cameron
- World Business Quick Take
- Construction projects soar 52.1 percent
EDITORIAL: Ma’s second term no cause for joy
President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) did not celebrate the anniversary of his first...FULL STORY
- Chinese missiles pose serious threat
- Philippine fisheries pact unrealistic
- The ugly features of nationalist sentiment
- Change looms for Ethiopia’s ancient salt trade
- Iran’s dark horse presidential candidate upsetting leadership
- Linking nations and terrorism to mental illness
- EDITORIAL: Bringing fairness to tax system
- Lin Yi-shih case in need of review
- Discussing maritime affairs is vital
- Devil is in the detail of fisheries agreement
- Austerity measures take their toll on public health
- EDITORIAL: FSC should show its teeth
- CGA must be allowed to take action
- ECFA bringing only limited benefits
- Prejudiced referendum will lead to distrust
- The US’ first climate change refugees
- The Alaskan family who want to live in a less perilous location
PREMIER LEAGUE: Gunners win the race for fourth
Arsenal won the race for fourth place in the Premier League with...FULL STORY
- Bruins batter Rangers, Senators grab a lifeline
- Visconti wins on Galibier, Nibali retains pink
- Spurs swamp Grizzlies in playoff series opener
- Nadal crushes Federer in final
- LA LIGA: Barca close on 100 La Liga points
- PSG say no to Ancelotti’s bid to join Real Madrid
- McDowell edges Thongchai to earn Match-Play title
- MLB: Texas win despite Cabrera’s homers
- Last-gasp Milan snatch third place
- PGA: Bae claims his first PGA Tour title
- LPGA: Johnson smashes scoring record in Mobile, Alabama
- Ke, Chang shine as Taiwan qualify for Asian Championship
- Exhausted women’s soccer squad finally arrives in Ramallah
- SPORTS BRIEFS
- England notch up big win at Lord’s
- Indian police say more players involved in fixing
- Taiwanese table tennis duo make history
China urges North Korea to free boat
China is urging North Korea to release a Chinese fishing boat whose...FULL STORY
- Syrian regime, Hezbollah assault rebel stronghold
- Imran Khan’s party wins revote in Karachi, Pakistan
- Jon Stewart finds millions of new fans — in China
- Egypt refuses to talk to kidnappers, but deploys military
- Cameron faces rebellion over gay marriage bill
- Briton admits killing his children
- Top aide to Canada’s PM resigns
- Croatian scientists train honeybees to hunt mines
- Venezuela says taking steps to restore US ties
- World News Quick Take
- PRC investigating hijack claims
- China police billions spell opportunity for profit
- Afghan women’s rights law blocked
- Japan defends PM aide’s unexpected trip to North Korea
- Myanmar’s leader Thein Sein begins landmark US visit
- Pakistani politician shot dead, rival party blamed
- Al-Assad insists he will not step down and ‘flee’
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DEMI, Demi Lovato,Hollywood Aggrievedness suits Demi Lovato well; always has. In her Disney...FULL STORY
- Book review: Seating Arrangements
- Top Five Mandarin Albums
- Taking it easy, taking it slow
- A tale of two voices
- Into the mystic
- Opera: Trying something old
- Restaurant review: HowFun Paella Bar 好飯食堂
- Green holidays
- Dance that’s “really juicy”
- Live Wire: Let’s get hammered!
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- The Vinyl Word
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- Aboriginal music platform
- Mirrors and illusion
- Keep the dream alive
Spaniards take fight against evictions to politicians’ doorsteps
西班牙人在政客家門前反對房屋驅逐令
Spanish protesters seeking to stop a wave of evictions have resorted to...FULL STORY
- Ogooglebar! Sweden’s spat with Google inspires ‘ungoogleable’ fun
網路搜尋不到！瑞典與Google爭吵引發「網路搜尋不到的」樂趣 - BUSINESS ENGLISH
- Design student creates appealing fruit-shaped flytraps
大學生玩設計 西瓜造型捕蠅紙飄香 - BUSINESS ENGLISH
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- Britain to honor Winston Churchill on new banknote
英國新鈔印邱吉爾肖像表敬意 - Exercise, less sitting time, linked to better sleep
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- Childhood TV addicts more likely to commit crime
童年電視上癮者 較可能犯罪 - BUSINESS ENGLISH
- Graduating students pass the peanut farming torch
畢業生整地交接 花生田裡繼續「織夢」 - Amputee dog gets four prosthetic legs
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- Decennial memorial exhibition for renowned Taiwanese painter Chang Wan-chuan
台灣前輩畫家張萬傳逝世十周年紀念展 - Mrs. Russia steps down over ‘Mrs. Dumb’ interview gaffes
受訪出糗被封「笨蛋太太」 「俄羅斯太太」丟后冠 - BUSINESS ENGLISH
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