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Taiwan seeks to prevent epidemics after flooding
Aug 25, 2009 08:17 EDT
Taiwanese authorities scrambled to disinfect villages Tuesday that were flooded in the worst typhoon to hit the island in 50 years after four soldiers helping with the cleanup were confirmed to have swine flu.
Taiwan seeks to prevent epidemics after flooding
Aug 25, 2009 08:16 EDT
Taiwan scrambles to prevent epidemics in flood-hit villages after 4 soldiers get swine flu. Taiwanese authorities scrambled to disinfect villages Tuesday that were flooded in the worst typhoon to hit the island in 50 years after four soldiers helping with the cleanup were confirmed to have swine flu.
Taiwan confirms 461 dead, 192 missing after typhoon
Aug 24, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan on Tuesday confirmed that 461 people were killed while 192 were missing after Typhoon Morakot struck two weeks ago causing the worst flooding in the island's history.
Taiwan confirms 376 dead, 254 missing from typhoon
Aug 24, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan's government on Tuesday confirmed that 376 people were killed while 254 were missing after Typhoon Morakot struck two weeks ago, bringing the worst flooding in the island's history.
Taiwan confirms 292 deaths, 385 missing from typhoon
Aug 23, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan's government on Monday confirmed that 292 people were killed and 385 missing after Typhoon Morakot struck the island and caused its worst flooding in half a century.
Taiwan confirms 292 deaths, 385 missing from typhoon
Aug 23, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan's government on Monday confirmed that 292 people were killed and 385 missing after Typhoon Morakot struck the island and caused its worst flooding in half a century earlier this month.
Taiwan says more than 460 missing after typhoon
Aug 20, 2009 20:00 EDT
More than 460 people were missing nearly two weeks after Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan, unleashing floods and mudslides that left more than 150 confirmed dead, emergency officials said Friday.
Taiwan says more than 460 missing after typhoon
Aug 20, 2009 20:00 EDT
More than 460 people were missing nearly two weeks after Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan, unleashing floods and mudslides that left more than 150 confirmed dead, emergency officials said Friday.
Taiwan says more than 460 missing after typhoon
Aug 20, 2009 20:00 EDT
More than 460 people were missing nearly two weeks after Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan, unleashing floods and mudslides that left more than 150 confirmed dead, emergency officials said Friday.
Extreme weather biggest threat to Taiwan: Ma
Aug 17, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan's leader said Tuesday the military will make evacuations and rescue operations one of its main roles as extreme weather events such as Typhoon Morakot and climate change now pose a bigger threat.
Taiwan seeks foreign aid after typhoon catastrophe
Aug 15, 2009 10:11 EDT
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan leaders, already under fire over the response to a typhoon that likely killed hundreds, have accepted foreign aid after earlier refusing the offers, officials said on Saturday, as the president apologized.
Taiwan seeks foreign aid after typhoon catastrophe
Aug 15, 2009 10:11 EDT
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan leaders, already under fire over the response to a typhoon that likely killed hundreds, have accepted foreign aid after earlier refusing the offers, officials said on Saturday, as the president apologized.
Taiwan deploys extra troops, anger over rescue grows
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Thursday deployed thousands of extra troops as it faced growing public anger and pressure to rescue people trapped by deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan deploys extra troops as anger over rescue grows
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Thursday deployed thousands of extra troops as it faced growing public anger and pressure to rescue people trapped by deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan deploys extra troops, anger over rescue grows
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Thursday deployed thousands of extra troops as it faced growing public anger and pressure to rescue people trapped by deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan deploys extra troops, anger over rescue grows
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Thursday deployed thousands of extra troops as it faced growing public anger and pressure to rescue people trapped by deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan deploys extra troops, anger over rescue grows
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Thursday deployed thousands of extra troops as it faced growing public anger and pressure to rescue people trapped by deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan deploys extra troops as anger over rescue grows
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Thursday deployed thousands of extra troops as it faced growing public anger and pressure to rescue people trapped by deadly landslides triggered by Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan scrambles to rescue 1,000 from landslide villages
Aug 11, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan began airlifting nearly 1,000 people found alive in a cluster of villages flattened by muddy landslides, as survivors recounted the horror of watching their homes vanish.
Taiwan rescues nearly 1,000 from landslide villages
Aug 11, 2009 20:00 EDT
Taiwan Wednesday began airlifting out nearly 1,000 people found alive in a cluster of villages flattened by muddy landslides, as survivors recounted the horror of watching their homes vanish.
