Vessel with 1.5 tonnes of crab detained in RussiaSeptember 14th, 2009 Yuzhno-SAKHALINSK - A vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of crab that was caught illegally in Russia's economic zone has been detained, a coast guard spokeswoman said Monday. The Cambodian-flagged Slava vessel, with a crew of 12 Russians, two Koreans and seven Indonesians, also had fishing equipment on board.
Taiwan party spokesman says China cancels exchanges after Dalai Lama visitSeptember 1st, 2009 Taiwan politician: China has canceled exchangesTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese party spokeswoman says China has cancelled or postponed several visits and exchanges with Taiwan, likely to show its anger over the Dalai Lama's visit to the island. Chen Shu-rong of the ruling Nationalist Party says cancelled events include a visit by senior Shanghai Communist Party official Yang Xiaodu.
Dalai Lama urged to keep politics out during his Taiwan visitAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Taiwan officials hope that Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama stays clear of politics during his visit to comfort victims of Typhoon Morakot. The Dalai Lama arrived in the island on late Sunday.
Taiwan agrees to Dalai Lama's visit to comfort diaster victims, risking China's ireAugust 27th, 2009 Taiwan's government OKs Dalai Lama to visit TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Ma Ying jeou says his government has agreed to a visit by the Dalai Lama to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon. Such a visit is likely to anger China, which considers the Buddhist spiritual leader a "splittist" for promoting Tibetan autonomy.
Air China to start regular flights to TaiwanAugust 17th, 2009 BEIJING - Air China President Cai Jianjiang has said that it will begin regular scheduled flights between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan from Aug 31. Jianjiang said that Taiwan's civil aviation authority granted a business license to Air China on Aug 13, and the carrier's branch was also established in Taiwan.
300 buried alive in southern Taiwan villageAugust 14th, 2009 TAIPEI - About 300 people are estimated to have been killed by a massive landslide that wiped out much of a village in southern Taiwan, news agency reports quoted a government official, as saying on Friday. The tragedy is said to have taken place in the village of Hsiao Li.
Taiwan typhoon toll could cross 500: OfficialsAugust 14th, 2009 TAIPEI - The death toll in Typhoon Morakot that devastated Taiwan Aug 7 could cross 500, officials said Friday. Latest reports say at least 380 people are feared dead following an Aug 9 mudslide in Hsiaolin village in southern Taiwan in the wake of the typhoon.
TV says Taiwan helicopter with 6 aboard crashes during typhoon rescue missionAugust 11th, 2009 TV says Taiwan helicopter crashes during rescueTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese TV stations say a helicopter carrying five crew members and a nurse has crashed into a mountain while on a mission to rescue villagers whose homes were destroyed by a powerful typhoon. The reports say the helicopter was spotted lying in a valley after crashing Tuesday.
Moderate earthquake strikes eastern Taiwan, no reports of casualties or damageJuly 26th, 2009 Moderate earthquake strikes eastern TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — Authorities say a 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Taiwan rattling buildings in Taipei but causing no casualties or damage. The Central Weather Bureau says the quake struck at 2:10 p.m.
Taiwan Air Force jet crashesJuly 15th, 2009 TAIPEI - A Taiwanese Air Force F-5F jet is believed to have crashed during a training missing over the Taiwan Strait Wednesday morning. The twin-seat F-5F took off from the Chingchuangkang Air Base on the west coast at 11.14 a.m.
Moderate earthquake strikes offshore Taiwan, no reports of casualties or damageJuly 14th, 2009 Moderate earthquake strikes offshore TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities say a 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the east coast of the island, rattling buildings in Taipei, but causing no casualties or damage. The Central Weather Bureau says the quake struck at 2:05 a.m.
Bullet-proof cars more pressing need than national security for Pak MinistersJune 1st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Instead of discussing national security, Pakistani ministers spent their time asking Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to provide them with bullet-proof vehicles and security escorts during a recent meeting on the issue. "This demand came during a recent meeting held at Prime Minister's House to discuss the national security situation," the Daily Times quoted sources, as saying.
Taiwan President: Island's UN health body status will help it combat swine fluApril 30th, 2009 Taiwan: Health body status to aid swine flu effortTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's president says the island's newly acquired observer status in a U.N. health body will help it combat swine flu.
Taiwan opposes China's building a rail link with TaipeiMarch 13th, 2009 TAIPEI - Taiwan is opposed to China's plan to extend its national railway network to Taipei, calling it unnecessary, according to a newspaper report Friday. According to the Taipei Times, both the Presidential Office and the Mainland Affairs Council have called China's plan unnecessary from both economic and political perspectives.
Taiwan, China to launch regular flights in JulyJanuary 15th, 2009 TAIPEI - Taiwan and China are expected to launch regular passenger and cargo flights in July, ending Taipei's six-decade ban on cross-strait air links with the mainland, a newspaper said Friday. The Commercial Times, quoting an unnamed official, said Taipei and Beijing plan to hold talks in late May to discuss opening regular flights and sign a pact.
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