Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 8 dead as typhoon batters island’s south
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan killed at least eight people Thursday as the island was being battered by a typhoon.
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Taiwan shuts schools and offices ahead a direct hit from powerful typhoon
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan closed schools and offices and evacuated hundreds from vulnerable areas around the island Tuesday ahead of a strong typhoon expected to hit its populated western coast after lashing northern Philippine islands.