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Philippines apologises to Taiwan over fisherman’s death

The Philippines on Wednesday apologized to Taiwan after coastguards shot dead a Taiwanese fisherman last week sparking tensions that saw Taipei threaten a naval exercise near Philippine waters. TAIPEI: The Philippines on Wednesday apologised to Taiwan after coastguards shot dead a Taiwanese fisherman sparking tensions that saw Taipei threaten

Gov’t unsatisfied with Philippines’ response

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is not satisfied with the Philippine government’s response to the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine personnel aboard a state vessel, Foreign Minister David Lin said at a press conference this morning at around 1 a.m. The Taiwan

Fishermen demand apology in front of Philippine envoy

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Around 400 Taiwanese fishermen yesterday protested in front of the de facto Philippine embassy in Taipei, calling on Manila to apologize over the death of a Taiwanese fisherman. Yelling slogans such as “an eye for an eye,” protesters threw eggs and burned the Philippines national flag at

Philippine envoy returns to Manila

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Philippines’ top envoy to Taiwan yesterday returned to Manila, one day before a Tuesday midnight deadline set by President Ma Ying-jeou. Ma has demanded the Philippines officially apologize over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman in overlapping territory last Thursday. Antonio Basilio, the Philippines’ de facto

2 killed as 2 bombs explode at Boston Marathon

BOSTON — Two bombs exploded in the packed streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 120 in a terrifying scene of shattered glass, bloodstained pavement and severed limbs at the world’s oldest and most prestigious marathon, authorities said. A

Monthly minimum wage hiked to NT$19,047

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Premier Jiang Yi-huah (江宜樺) confirmed that Taiwan’s minimum wage has hiked to NT$19,047 starting April 1, at an interpellation session yesterday. Hinting that Taiwan’s economic situation was showing signs of revival, Jiang asserted that he has ratified the proposal to hike the monthly salary from NT$18,780 to

Strong quake injures 20 in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (2nd UPDATE) – A strong earthquake shook buildings in the Taiwanese capital Taipei on Wednesday, March 27, injuring at least 20 people and sparking a fire, emergency officials said. The US Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 6.0 and said it struck at 10:03 am (0203 GMT),

Powerful quake shakes buildings in Taipei

TAIPEI, Taiwan (UPDATE) – A strong earthquake shook buildings in the Taiwanese capital Taipei on Wednesday, March 27, injuring at least four people and sparking a fire, emergency officials and reports said. The US Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 6.0 and said it struck at 10:03 am (0203

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Pope Francis: the humble pontiff with practical approach to poverty

Pope Francis: the humble pontiff with practical approach to poverty Jorge Mario Bergoglio swapped grand residence for small apartment and used public transport Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who has become the Catholic church’s 266th pope, is the choice of humility, a Jesuit intellectual who travels by bus and has a