Roger, overly playful dog who failed police academy, becomes star of Taiwan quake response
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South Korea’s Yoon to face major hurdles in expanding agenda within emerging US-led blocs after election defeat
Yoon’s ruling People Power Party garnered 109 seats, trailing far behind the liberal Democratic Party of Korea which secured a comfortable majority with 175 seats in the 300-strong parliament. Voter turnout was 67 percent, the highest in 32 years.
Getting Dressed for the ‘Muslim Met Gala’
Washington Square Park is known for its lively atmosphere and eclectic characters. That was no different on Wednesday, when hundreds of Muslims filled the park to attend a morning prayer gathering for Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Thailand smiles at both Taiwan and China as it courts EV investment
BANGKOK -- Thailand has seen a rise in investment from Taiwan as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to build up its electric-vehicle and chip industries, even as it stays open for business with mainland China.
Roger, a Failed Drug Dog, Becomes a Hero of Taiwan’s Quake Response
The dog picked through boulders and rubble in the Taiwanese national park, looking for victims trapped or buried by the rockslides that had followed a 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
EU to investigate Chinese turbine suppliers to wind parks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- The European Commission has opened a new investigation into subsidies received by Chinese suppliers of turbines destined for wind parks in Europe, in its latest action against manufacturers of clean tech products in China.
Hong Kong seizes over $10 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts in record smuggling bust
In Hong Kong's largest gold smuggling bust, the city authorities seized an estimated $10.7 million worth of the precious metal that had been concealed as machine parts being shipped to Japan.
