Tue, Jan 28, 2020
Taiwan confirms fifth new virus case
The Central Epidemic Command Center yesterday confirmed a fifth case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection, urging people returning from China to cooperate with quarantine officers conducting health checks in airports. The latest case involves a woman who on Monday last ...FULL STORY
China extends holiday to buy time as virus spreads
China yesterday extended its biggest national holiday to buy time in the fight against a viral epidemic,...FULL STORYMask makers working to meet demand
Several mask manufacturers cut short their holiday and on Sunday began working to meet surging demand...FULL STORY
World mourns death of basketball legend Kobe
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash along with his teenage daughter yesterday...FULL STORYChina has world’s 2nd-largest arms industry: think tank
WEAPONS PRODUCTION: Combined sales by four major Chinese firms totaled US$54.1 billion in 2017, ranking...FULL STORY
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Demolishment of Taipei overpass completed early
The dismantlement of the Chongqing S Road (重慶南路) overpass, which served as...FULL STORY
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- Handling dementia on holidays
- Bureau calendar has wood motif
- Self-service bookstore a fun experiment: owner
- NTU faculty house in Taipei wins demolition reprieve
- ‘Hongbao’ may contain toxic residues: doctor
- Zihnan Temple draws 70,000 visitors, politicians distribute red envelopes
- Eat right to enjoy holiday, nutritionist says
- Jay Chou ranks first on Spotify, Line Music
- WHO asked about Taiwan’s exclusion in virus response
- FEATURE: Daily weighing, exercise to avoid holiday weight
- Doctor warns of excessive phone use during holiday
- Taipei office releases list of legitimate pet hotels
- DNA database helps solve cold cases: CIB
- Ministry protests China listing in WHO report
Oil, equities sink on deadly virus fears
Fears over the global economic impact of a deadly new SARS-like virus...FULL STORY
- Singapore says virus will hit its economy
- Macau arrivals from China plunge 80% in blow for casinos
- Vine creator’s TikTok rival tops US App Store in debut
- ‘Football’ whistle-blower linked to ‘Luanda Leaks’
- India plans to sell debt-laden national carrier
- Amazon workers lash out over firm’s climate stance
- US state officials set to coordinate on Google probe
- UK fishermen angling for big post-Brexit catch
- UK to set out EU trade objectives next month: Barclay
- Volvo counting on hybrid cars to avoid hefty carbon fines
- World Business Quick Take
- Wuhan Outbreak: French automaker to pull out workers
- Wuhan Outbreak: China tour ban imperils Thai economy
- Wuhan Outbreak: Chinese ban deals blow to Japan’s tourism goals
- Goldman diversity plan not for Asia
- Female entrepreneurs sent to Australia, NZ, Indonesia
- Gas stations reduce prices as oil falls
Regular format resumes on Friday, Jan. 31.
To our readers: Because of the Lunar New Year holiday, from Friday, Jan....FULL STORY
- EDITORIAL: Han likely on last chance as mayor
- The Liberty Times Editorial: DPP needs to focus on governance
- Rulings are out of scope for Control Yuan checks
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- Biggest food brands failing to halt palm oil deforestation: reports
- EDITORIAL: Policies on phones an opportunity
- New award needed to honor allies
- Real opposition to DPP is necessary
- Impending doom not averted by Tsai’s win
- Xi’s fight with the US is only just beginning
- Trade could be protected through less intrusive agreements
- EDITORIAL: 5G could prove costly for everyone
- Local politics confuses newcomers
- KMT must look inward if it wants to survive
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Chan sisters book quarter-final berth
The Chan sisters yesterday advanced to the quarter-finals of the women’s doubles...FULL STORY
- Lillard scores 50 on day marked by grief
- England just eight wickets from series win in S Africa
- Tributes to Bryant at Pro Bowl as AFC defeat NFC
- Olympic qualifying, Fed Cup relocated due to coronavirus
- Struggling Napoli shock champions
- Liverpool let 2-0 lead slip at Shrewsbury
- Nacho heads Real three points clear
- Leverkusen win to stay in title race
- Neymar dedicates goal to Kobe Bryant
- Hsieh, Strycova battle to quarter-finals
- James passes idol Bryant on list
- Early blow for Setien as Barca lose to Valencia
- Porte claims his second Tour Down Under title
- India outclass New Zealand to cruise to 2-0 series lead
- Hertl fires Pacific to All-Star victory
- Bayern spank Schalke to close gap on Leipzig
- Garcia earns decision after overcoming bite
Salvini’s League loses key regional vote
Italy’s populist leader Matteo Salvini failed to win a key regional election...FULL STORY
- Rutte apologizes for persecution of WWII Jews
- Families trek to unsafe wells as taps run dry
- ‘Michelin’ France overshadowed by shock downgrade
- Iranian plane skids into streets; all passengers safe
- Pakistan arrests Pashtun leader critical of military
- Democrats renew demand Bolton testify
- Billie Eilish and brother Finneas win 11 Grammys
- Brexit could affect Security Council
- UK outlines new visa plan for scientists
- Three rockets land on US embassy in Iraqi capital
- World News Quick Take
- Italians vote in key regional election
- Locust swarms in Africa are worst in decades
- Wildlife trade enhances risks of viral outbreaks
- Taal Volcano alert lowered, thousands of villagers return
- Muslim, Buddhist writers join poetry festival in Myanmar
- Paris Opera reopens after weeks of pension strikes
Lunar New Year announcement
Due to the Lunar New Year holiday, from Friday, Jan. 24, through...FULL STORY
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- Chef Heston Blumenthal bemoans trend to take snaps instead of bites
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