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Video catches Taipei man being killed by sinkhole during typhoon
Cameras in Taipei caught remarkable footage of the moment a deadly sinkhole opened and swallowed a man. The man was walking on a sidewalk outside the Temple of Sansha when the ground suddenly collapsed beneath him, according to CNN. Rescuers tried, but were not able to reach the man in…
Taiwan plans to lift ban on most drug-treated U.S. beef
TAIPEI — Taiwan said it plans to lift a ban on most US beef containing a controversial growth drug in an apparent bid to facilitate trade talks with Washington, triggering a protest from opponents. The plan, pending parliament’s approval, will allow import of beef treated with ractopamine, a feed additive…
Taiwan woman ‘marries’ herself
TAIPEI — A Taiwanese woman said Sunday she had “married” herself by throwing a wedding banquet. The 30-year-old Chen Wei-yi, who has been an Internet sensation since announcing her “wedding” plans last month, held the ceremony in a Taipei hotel Saturday witnessed by 30 relatives and friends. “Marrying myself is…
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