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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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India's industrial production grows 5.7 pct in July

STORY: India's industrial production grows 5.7 pct in July DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of wheels factory 3. various of factories 4. various of traffic in India STORYLINE: India's factory activity, determined by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 5.7 percent in July, the government data showed Tuesday. For the month, the quick estimates of IIP with the 2011-12 fiscal year's base stand at 142. The indices of industrial production for the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors in July stand at 111.9, 141.2 and 204 respectively, according to the data of the Ministry of statistics and Program Implementation. As per use-based classification, the indices stand at 141.7 for primary goods, 101.6 for capital goods, 151.8 for intermediate goods and 168.5 for infrastructure and construction goods, said the ministry. In addition, the indices for consumer durables and consumer non-durables stand at 118

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6,500 athletes from 113 countries, regions to participate in Chengdu Universiade

STORY: 6,500 athletes from 113 countries, regions to participate in Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference and the athletes STORYLINE: 6,500 athletes from 113 countries and regions will take part in the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu, including 3,512 male athletes and 2,988 female athletes, said an official with the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee at a press conference on Friday. The sporting event will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province between July 28 and August 8. A total of 18 sports will be featured during the 12-day tournament. The Chengdu Universiade will be the third Summer Universiade held in the Chinese mainland, following the Beijing Universiade in 2001 and the Shenzhen Universiade in 2011. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

People gather near the No. 1 reactor at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama on July 28, 2023, to protest against the restart the same day of the 48-year-old reactor, Japan's oldest, after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

People gather near the No. 1 reactor at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama on July 28, 2023, to protest against the restart the same day of the 48-year-old reactor, Japan's oldest, after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

Photo taken on July 28, 2023, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the No. 1 reactor (R) at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama. The reactor was restarted the same day after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, making it the oldest operating reactor in Japan as it started commercial operation 48 years ago.

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Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

People gather near the No. 1 reactor at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama on July 28, 2023, to protest against the restart the same day of the 48-year-old reactor, Japan's oldest, after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

Photo taken on July 28, 2023, shows the No. 1 reactor (C) at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama. The reactor was restarted the same day after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, making it the oldest operating reactor in Japan as it started commercial operation 48 years ago.

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CORRECTED: Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

Photo taken on July 28, 2023, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the No. 1 reactor at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama. The reactor was restarted the same day after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, making it the oldest operating reactor in Japan as it started commercial operation 48 years ago.

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Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-year halt

People gather near the No. 1 reactor at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant in the Fukui Prefecture town of Takahama on July 28, 2023, to protest against the restart the same day of the 48-year-old reactor, Japan's oldest, after a 12-year halt in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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West Lake musical fountain returns to grace the night sky

STORY: West Lake musical fountain returns to grace the night sky DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the West Lake Musical Fountain in Hangzhou at night STORYLINE: The West Lake Musical Fountain in Hangzhou made a magnificent return to the night skyline on Tuesday after a three-year suspension for renovations. Adding a touch of artistic brilliance to the occasion, the famous promotional song for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, "Ai Da Wei Lai," was thoughtfully choreographed to accompany the enchanting water display. Originally constructed in 2003, the West Lake Musical Fountain has since captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike with its captivating performances. Recognizing the need for growth and improvement, the fountain underwent significant renovations in 2011 and 2015, which enhanced its structural integrity and technological capabilities. Now, as it returns to grace the night sky once more, this iconic landmar

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Iraqi PM visits Syria for 1st time since 2011

STORY: Iraqi PM visits Syria for 1st time since 2011 DATELINE: July 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad receiving Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani 2. various of the meeting between Syrian President and Iraqi Prime Minister STORYLINE: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani arrived in Syria's capital Damascus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister since the beginning of the Syrian crisis 12 years ago. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received al-Sudani at the presidential palace, followed by a joint press briefing, where the two leaders highlighted several points of their discussion, such as the new Arab "positive" position toward Syria. Touching upon the economic situation in both countries, al-Sudani stressed that the key to regional stability is confronting economic challenges. The two leaders also agreed to establish coordination mechanisms to address drug traffickin

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"Brick Rodeo" LEGO Fan Exhibition takes place in Texas

STORY: "Brick Rodeo" LEGO Fan Exhibition takes place in Texas DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The "Brick Rodeo" LEGO Fan Exhibition took place in Sugar Land in the U.S. state of Texas from July 6 to 9. The event was organized by the Houston Brick Club and LEGO fans from all over Texas. All models showcased at the "Brick Rodeo" were designed and constructed by LEGO enthusiasts. This year's "Brick Rodeo" marks the 12th edition of the event. The convention is operated by volunteers from various LEGO fan groups across Texas, and since its establishment in Austin in 2011, it has been held annually in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

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Tragedy of 10-meter-tall breakwater put in sharp focus

SENDAI, Japan - A photograph of the 10-meter-tall coastal breakwater (L) in the Taro district of Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, taken on July 19, 2009, indicates the structure was not high enough prior to the 2011 quake-tsunami disaster as the other picture taken on Sept. 1, 2014, shows most of the nearby houses gone. Part of the breakwater will be kept to show what remained just after the devastating tsunami hit.

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2nd reactor restarted at Oi power plant

OI, Japan - Photo taken July 18, 2012, shows the No. 4 reactor building (L) at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear power plant in the town of Oi, Fukui Prefecture. The No. 4 reactor was restarted later, around 9 p.m., the same day, becoming only the second reactor to resume operation after being shut down for periodic checks since the Fukushima nuclear crisis began in March 2011. The building housing the No. 3 reactor, which the utility reactivated on July 1 and brought to full operation on July 9, can be seen to the right.

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Another reactor at Oi power plant reactivated

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 9, 2012, shows the No. 4 reactor building (front) at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear power plant in the town of Oi, Fukui Prefecture. The No. 4 reactor was reactivated around 9 p.m. on July 18, becoming only the second reactor to resume operation after being shut down for periodic checks since the Fukushima nuclear crisis began in March 2011. The building housing the No. 3 reactor, which the utility reactivated on July 1 and brought to full operation on July 9, stands just behind.

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Japan's power-saving period begins

TOKYO, Japan - A board in the head office of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corp. (NTT East) in Tokyo on July 2, 2012, shows the work schedules of employees, including those working only between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for two days per week under a "short" working hour system introduced as part of power-saving efforts. A government-requested power-saving period began in Japan the same day to cope with power supply constraints caused by the prolonged halt of nuclear reactors following the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Kyodo photo wins award

TOKYO, Japan - This photo, taken by a Kyodo News photographer in July 2011 during the Women's World Cup final game between Japan and the United States in Frankfurt, Germany, was selected as this year's best overseas sports news photo by the Tokyo Press Photographers Association, the association said Dec. 1, 2011.

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Foreign tourism drops in Mt. Fuji region

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows people climbing Mt. Fuji on July 1, 2011. The Japan Tourism Agency said in late October 2011 that the March triple disasters of quake, tsunami and nuclear crisis have apparently hit foreign tourism hardest in Yamanashi, home of Mt. Fuji, among Japan's 47 prefectures, with a 91 percent fall in visitors in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, a margin wider even than in northeastern Japan where the damage was greatest.

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A-bomb storyteller Takahashi dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in July 2009 shows Akihiro Takahashi, former director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Takahashi, known for sharing his first-hand account of the 1945 atomic bombing, died of heart failure on Nov. 1, 2011, at a Hiroshima city hospital aged 80, the municipal government said the following day.

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Key chain containing radioactive material

CHIBA, Japan - Photo shows a key chain confiscated by the Chiba prefectural police which contains a glow-in-the-dark material that emits radiation around 12 times greater than the legal limit. Police said on Sept. 27, 2011, they sent papers to prosecutors in April concerning a 15-year-old boy suspected of violating laws meant to prevent radiation hazards. The boy allegedly sold the key chains via the Internet at prices ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 yen after purchasing 30 of them online for 1,000 yen each from July to October 2010.

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Cracks in new SDF patrol aircraft

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, in July 2007, shows a new Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol aircraft called the P-1. Officials of Japan's Defense Ministry said on Aug. 2, 2011, that it has found cracks at several spots on the wings and fuselage of the new jet now under development.

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Ptarmigan chicks at zoo

TOYAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2011, shows a Svalbard ptarmigan and its two chicks at Toyama Municipal Family Park zoo in Toyama City. The zoo said the same day the chicks hatched in late July in the first successful breeding of the Arctic bird species in Japan.

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Funeral of China train accident victims

WENZHOU, China - Yang Feng (C) helps to carry the coffin of his wife in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, in southeastern China, on Aug. 1, 2011. His pregnant wife and three other relatives were among the victims of a collision between two high-speed trains that occurred in the city on July 23.

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Sun wins 1,500 free in world record

SHANGHAI, China - China's Sun Yang acknowledges spectators after winning the final of the men's 1,500-meter freestyle in a world record time of 14:34.14 at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 31, 2011, the final day of the event.

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Ptarmigan chicks at zoo

TOYAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2011, shows a Svalbard ptarmigan and one of its two chicks at Toyama Municipal Family Park zoo in Toyama City. The zoo said the same day the chicks hatched in late July in the first successful breeding of the Arctic bird species in Japan.

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Sun wins 1,500 free in world record

SHANGHAI, China - China's Sun Yang pumps his fist after winning the final of the men's 1,500-meter freestyle with a world record time of 14:34.14 at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 31, 2011, the final day of the event.

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Sun wins 1,500 free in world record

SHANGHAI, China - China's Sun Yang holds his gold medal after winning the final of the men's 1,500-meter freestyle in a world record time of 14:34.14 at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 31, 2011, the final day of the event.

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Sun wins 1,500 free in world record

SHANGHAI, China - China's Sun Yang exults at winning the final of the men's 1,500-meter freestyle in a world record time of 14:34.14 at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 31, 2011, the final day of the event.

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Lochte strikes gold in 200 individual medley with world record

SHANGHAI, China - American swimmer Ryan Lochte bites his gold medal in Shanghai on July 28, 2011, after winning the men's 200-meter individual medley at the world swimming championships with a new world record of 1:54.00.

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Ex major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows Hideki Irabu of Lotte Marines pitching in a game against Nippon Ham Fighters in which he achieved his 1,000th strikeout, in Chiba, near Tokyo, in May 1996. Police said on July 28, 2011, that the former major leaguer and Japanese professional baseball player was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day.

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Lochte sets new world record

SHANGHAI, China - American swimmer Ryan Lochte (R) clenches his fist after setting a new world record with 1:54.00 in the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 28, 2011. American Michael Phelps (L) finished second in the race.

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Denmark's Friis

SHANGHAI, China - Denmark's Lotte Friis shows her fingernails painted in the design of Denmark's national flag after winning the women's 1,500 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 26, 2011.

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Denmark's Friis

SHANGHAI, China - Denmark's Lotte Friis raises her arm in victory after winning the women's 1,500 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 26, 2011.

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Shark fin processing in Miyagi

KESENNUMA, Japan - Work to remove rubble continues on July 1, 2011 at a plant of Fukuju Marine Products Co., a shark fin processor, which was damaged by the March 11 tsunami, in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. Shark processing industry was hit hard by the disaster.

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Phelps advances to 200 butterfly semis at worlds

SHANGHAI, China - Michael Phelps of the United States swims in preliminary heats of 200 butterfly at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 26, 2011. The defending champion qualified for the semifinals with 1:56.77, 11th fastest among the 16 semifinalists.

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Cubs' Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a triple in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 23, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-1 in a 5-1 victory.

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Mariners' Ichiro

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki singles to middle in the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on July 23, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in a 3-1 loss.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 23, 2011. Nishioka went 2-for-3 in a 4-1 victory.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka celebrates the team's come-from-behind victory against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 19, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-3 in a 2-1 victory.

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Ozeki Kaio retires

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio smiles at a press conference announcing his retirement in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 20, 2011. The 38-year-old, who held sumo's second-highest rank, extended his career wins to 1,047, an all-time record, during the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Chicago Cubs' Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a run-scoring double in the sixth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 18, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 6-1 victory.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' returns home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Fans greet Japan's women's soccer team with cheers at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011. ''Nadeshiko Japan'' won the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 3-1 penalty shootout win over the United States in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' returns home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Fans greet Japan's women's soccer team with cheers at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011. ''Nadeshiko Japan'' won the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 3-1 penalty shootout win over the United States in Germany.

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Minnesota Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits an infield single in the third inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 18, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-3 in a 2-5 loss.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Homare Sawa (C) and other Japan players celebrate after Japan beat the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan captain Homare Sawa (front R) scores in extra time of the Women's World Cup Soccer final against the United States in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. After Sawa's scoring led to a 2-2 draw, Japan won on penalties 3-1 in its first Women's World Cup victory. On the left is Rachel Buehler (19) of the United States.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan players hold a banner thanking the world for support their country in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami after they beat the United States in the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan coach Norio Sasaki holds the winner's trophy after his team beat the United States during the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Homare Sawa (C) and other Japan players celebrate after Japan beat the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.