Saturday, November 21, 2009
New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming said yesterday he prefers to stay in the Yankees next season unless he is forced to make another choice.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
The chairwoman of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expressed optimism Thursday about the party's chances in the upcoming Dec. 5 three-in-one local elections, saying that the DPP is expected to retain its grip on the counties of Yunlin, Chiayi and Pingtung. |
The number of school classes suspended for new influenza A(H1N1) infection has so far increased to 1,222 affecting a new record of more than 40,000 students in 619 institutions across Taiwan. |
The La New Bears baseball team expelled two of its players yesterday for their alleged involvement in a game-fixing scam. The management said it will also seek compensation from the duo in a civil lawsuit. |
For many, it is now a good time to nibble at ginger duck hot pots as it is getting chilly with a cold front passing and winter monsoon strengthening. |
Taiwan children do not get enough exercise, as only 10 percent of them exercise for at least one hour a day, according to the results of a survey published yesterday by the non-profit Child Welfare League Foundation (CWLF). |
An excess of institutes in Taiwan's higher education sector has dragged down the country's international competitiveness in terms of education, a university president said yesterday. |
The worldwide social phenomenon, Facebook, has become a convenient site for identify theft and online fraud in Taiwan, said the Law and Regulation Commission of Taipei City Government yesterday. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Premier Wu Den-yi said Thursday clinical trials on humans have shown that a locally produced swine flu vaccine is on par with the imported one in terms of safety and efficacy. |





