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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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Mental illnesses a common problem among Afghans as legacy of war

STORY: Mental illnesses a common problem among Afghans as legacy of war SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Afghanistan 2. various of Sehat-e-Rawani Hospital and patients suffering from mental illnesses doing rehabilitation activities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN, Patient and former U.S. forces interpreter in Afghanistan 4. various of Sehat-e-Rawani Hospital and patients suffering from mental illnesses doing rehabilitation activities 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN, Patient and former U.S. forces interpreter in Afghanistan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MOHAMMAD SHAFI AZIM, Chief of Psychiatric Department, Sehat-e-Rawani Hospital 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): KHAWAJA QUDRATULLAH SEDIQI, Neurologist 8. various of Afghan refugees STORYLINE: Mohammad Hussain was an interpreter for the U.S. forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2012. He said that the outcome of his joining the war has been noth

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Italian bond yields top 5 pct

STORY: Italian bond yields top 5 pct DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italy-related footage STORYLINE: Yields on Italian government bonds topped the 5 percent threshold for the first time in more than a decade on Wednesday, continuing a weeks-long trend that has seen yields pushed higher amid concerns over interest rates, economic growth and inflation. The government's benchmark ten-year bond yield peaked at 5.012 percent in early trading on secondary markets, before retreating slightly and closing Wednesday's session at 4.907 percent. The last time the yield on Italian government bonds was so high was in August 2012. Since then, bond yields in Italy have dropped and fluctuated for the past ten years before rising again in early 2021. Analysts said that the rise in bond yields across Europe over the last 18 months has been mostly powered by high inflation, stemming from an interruption in energy supplies due to the Ukraine crisis, and an in

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Demolition of reactor building cover starts

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 2012 shows the covered No. 1 reactor building of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi complex in northeastern Japan. On Oct. 22, 2014, Tokyo Electric Power Co. began dismantling the cover, which was installed to prevent the dispersal of radioactive materials.

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Demolition of Fukushima nuke reactor cover to begin

TOKYO, Japan - The cover of a building that houses the crippled No. 1 nuclear reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of Tokyo Electric Power Co., shown in this file photo taken in March 2012, is to be demolished from Oct. 22, 2014, in the first step toward complete removal of the rubble there, a process requiring nearly three years.

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Sapporo's 'Ramen Republic' to mark 10th anniversary

SAPPORO, Japan - The "Sapporo Ramen Republic," a theme park for noodle shops in the capital of Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening at a commercial complex next to JR Sapporo Station on Oct. 1, 2014. The photo shows a ceremony held in December 2012 when the cumulative number of customers topped 10 million.

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Kobayashi gives up on F1 for 2013

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kamui Kobayashi celebrating after coming third in a Formula 1 Grand Prix race at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 7, 2012. Kobayashi, who was Japan's only Formula 1 driver in 2012, announced on Dec. 18, 2012, that he has given up on competing in the elite series next season.

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Life in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A trainer gives instructions to a dolphin during a dolphins show in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Oct. 1, 2012.

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Ishihara leaves office

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Vice Gov. Naoki Inose is surrounded by reporters at the metropolitan government hall in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2012. With the resignation of Shintaro Ishihara taking effect the same day, Inose will take over as governor on Nov. 1. An election to pick Ishihara's successor is scheduled for Dec. 16.

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Tokyo, Osaka bourses to integrate cash markets by July 2013

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Securities Exchange Co. President Michio Yoneda attends a press conference in Osaka on Oct. 29, 2012. Tokyo Stock Exchange Group Inc. and Osaka Securities Exchange Co. said the same day they will integrate their cash equity markets into the TSE by July 2013 after their merger on Jan. 1, 2013.

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Eishin Flash wins Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave at the Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2012. Fifth choice Eishin Flash, ridden by Mirco Demuro, won the race in 1 minute, 57.3 seconds over the 2,000 meters. (Pool photo)

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Eishin Flash wins Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Mirco Demuro on Eishin Flash celebrates after the horse won the Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse on Oct. 28, 2012. Fifth choice Eishin Flash covered the 2,000-meter turf track in 1 minute, 57.3 seconds, under the gaze of the imperial couple.

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Eishin Flash wins Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Eishin Flash (R), ridden by Mirco Demuro, gallops to victory at the Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse on Oct. 28, 2012. Fifth choice Eishin Flash covered the 2,000-meter turf track in 1 minute, 57.3 seconds, under the gaze of the imperial couple. To the left is favorite Fenomeno, which finished second.

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Hasebe helps Wolfsburg hammer Dusseldorf in season debut

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Makoto Hasebe (C) of Wolfsburg competes for the ball in the second half of a German Bundesliga first division soccer match against Fortuna Dusseldorf in Dusseldorf on Oct. 27, 2012. Hasebe set up Bas Dost for the third goal in his first appearance of the season in his team's 4-1 win.

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'King Kazu' nets 1st futsal goal

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura (center) celebrates after opening his international futsal account as Japan defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their last warm-up ahead of the Futsal World Cup in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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'King Kazu' nets 1st futsal goal

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura (L) opens his international futsal account as Japan defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their last warm-up ahead of the Futsal World Cup in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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'King Kazu' nets 1st futsal goal

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura (L) opens his international futsal account as Japan defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their last warm-up ahead of the Futsal World Cup in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Researcher on Asia security

TOKYO, Japan - Tai Ming Cheung, associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, and director of its Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2012. The long-time researcher on security affairs in Asia urged Japan and China to deepen their dialogue in a concerted effort to mend bilateral relations frayed by a dispute over a group of uninhabited islets in the East China Sea.

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Imperial garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (pictured from behind) and Empress Michiko (next to emperor) talk with Olympic wrestling gold medalist Saori Yoshida during a party at Tokyo's Akasaka Imperial Garden on Oct. 25, 2012. Around 1,700 people, including lawmakers, top bureaucrats and a wide range of celebrities, attended the garden party hosted by the imperial couple.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants starter Barry Zito pitches during Game 1 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants players celebrate after beating the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants reliever Tim Lincecum pitches during Game 1 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval (48) is cheered by fans after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval runs to third after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval (48) runs to second after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. In back left is Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval (48) is cheered by fans after hitting a two run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander (R) reacts after allowing a single by San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. At left is Tigers catcher Alex Avila. The Giants won 8-3.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander reacts after allowing a two-run homer by San Francisco infielder Pablo Sandoval during the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander (R) allows a two-run homer by San Francisco infielder Pablo Sandoval (back L) during the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval homers during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval runs to third after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammate Angel Pagan (16) after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammate Angel Pagan (16) after hitting a home run in the first inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval homers during the first inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander (L) allows a home run by San Francisco infielder Pablo Sandoval (back R) during the first inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Nuclear disaster drill in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Hokkaido Gov. Harumi Takahashi (2nd from L) is briefed on the screening for radioactive materials in the village of Akaigawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 24, 2012, in an emergency drill simulating a nuclear accident in which 1,800 residents were evacuated from around the Tomari nuclear plant.

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Nuclear disaster drill in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Children are briefed on the screening for radioactive materials in the village of Akaigawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 24, 2012, in an emergency drill simulating a nuclear accident in which 1,800 residents were evacuated from around the Tomari nuclear plant.

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Nuclear disaster drill in Hokkaido

FURUBIRA, Japan - Local residents board a Japan Coast Guard vessel in the village of Furubira, Hokkaido, on Oct. 24, 2012, in an emergency drill simulating a nuclear accident in which 1,800 residents were evacuated from around the Tomari nuclear plant.

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Iwakuma to head TSE after merger with OSE

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Hiroyuki Iwakuma, senior executive vice president of Tokyo Stock Exchange Group Inc. Iwakuma is to become president of the bourse operator after its merger on Jan. 1, 2013, with Osaka Securities Exchange Co., company sources said on Oct. 24, 2012.

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Nuclear disaster drill in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Local residents undergo screening for radioactive materials at a hotel in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Oct. 24, 2012, in an emergency drill simulating a nuclear accident in which 1,800 residents were evacuated from around the Tomari nuclear plant.

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B-1 food competition

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Photo shows the venue of the seventh B-1 Grand Prix in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2012. A total of around 610,000 people visited the so-called B-grade local gourmet competition held on Oct. 20 and 21. In Japan, "B-grade gourmet" refers to ordinary but tasty local food, such as ramen noodles and curry with rice.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with teammates after the Tigers won Game 4 against the New York Yankees 8-1 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS. The Tigers' Prince Fielder can be seen under the arm of Cabrera.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 4 against the New York Yankees 8-1 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 4 against the New York Yankees 8-1 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki strikes out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012. The Yankees lost 8-1 and were swept out of the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers wallops a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012. The Tigers won 8-1, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers watches his two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012. The Tigers won 8-1, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Tigers beat Yankees in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 16, 2012. The Tigers won 2-1.