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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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Moon Festival celebrated in Basel

STORY: Moon Festival celebrated in Basel DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU QIN, Vice president of the Basel Moon Festival Association Council 2. various of the Basel Moon Festival STORYLINE: Though the full moon is still a week away, the square of Munsterplatz at central Basel, in northwest Switzerland, has already filled with crowds celebrating the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival in China. People from the canton of Basel, other Swiss regions and even border cities of France and Germany flocked to the ancient square on Saturday to enjoy a taste of the Chinese folk festival, a tradition set up 15 years ago. According to Xu Qin, vice president of the Basel Moon Festival Association Council, the city has started to celebrate the Moon Festival since 2009, two years after Basel became the sister city of Shanghai. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU QIN, Vice president of the Basel Moon Festival Associat

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Mongolia's capital observes Car-Free day

STORY: Mongolia's capital observes Car-Free day DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Ulan Bator STORYLINE: Mongolia's capital city of Ulan Bator observed its Car-Free Day on Saturday to raise public awareness of air pollution and negative effects of traffic congestion and promote healthy lifestyle. Both private cars and public transport vehicles were barred from all main roads of Ulan Bator on the Car-Free Day. For many years, air pollution and traffic jam have been the most pressing issues in its capital, home to around half of the country's 3.4 million population. Mongolia has observed Car-Free Day in its capital since 2009. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (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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Nikkei closes at 30-month low

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Yaesu, central Tokyo, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, Japan's key stock index, finishing down 186.13 points, or 2.17 percent, at 8,374.13 on Sept. 26, 2011, its lowest close since April 1, 2009.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after beating Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 in the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy of Australia (L) scores his side's third goal during the second half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy of Australia (L) celebrates with teammate Keiji Tamada after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus midfielder Yoshizumi Ogawa fires the opener during the first half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Kawasaki Frontale striker Chong Tese (L) scores during the first half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Nagoya Grampus at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Jankovic moves into quarterfinals at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns the ball to Elena Vesnina of Russia in their third-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Sept. 30, 2009. Jankovic reached the quarterfinals after Vesnina retired with a left thigh strain while trailing 6-1, 3-0.

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Sharapova beats Stosur at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Unseeded Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over 12th-seeded Samantha Stosur of Australia in the second round of the women's singles at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2009.

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World No. 1 Safina stunned by qualifier Chang at Toray Pan Pacs

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 1 and defending champion Dinara Safina looks dejected after a shock defeat by Taiwanese qualifier Kai-chen Chang at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009.

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Chang defeats World No. 1 Safina at Toray Pan Pacs

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwanese qualifier Kai-chen Chang hits the ball to World No. 1 and defending champion Dinara Safina during the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Chang, ranked 132nd in the world, stunned the Russian 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-5 to advance to the third round.

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Sugiyama forced to retire in singles swansong

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Ai Sugiyama returns the ball to Russian Nadia Petrova in their first round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis championship at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Sugiyama pulled out in the second set trailing 6-0, 2-1 to Petrova, saying the aftereffects of a high temperature and stomach problems made impossible to continue playing.

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Retiring Sugiyama advances in doubles at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese ace Ai Sugiyama (L) wipes away tears as her doubles partners and fellow players on the WTA Tour, led by world No. 1 Dinara Safina, pay a tribute to Sugiyama in an on-court ceremony at the start of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, the last tourney for the Japanese player, at Ariake tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2009. Sugiyama earlier this month made the decision to call time on her career amid a frustrating slide in form that has seen her plummet down the singles world rankings.

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Retiring Sugiyama advances in doubles at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese ace Ai Sugiyama (L) is tearful as her doubles partners and fellow players on the WTA Tour, led by world No. 1 Dinara Safina (R), pay a tribute to Sugiyama in an on court ceremony at the start of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, the last tourney of the Japanese player's career, at Ariake tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2009. Sugiyama earlier this month made the decision to call time on her career amid a frustrating slide in form that has seen her plummet down the singles world rankings.

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Matsui hits in game against Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui breaks his bat in getting a single to center field in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 26, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 in the game and the Yankees won 3-0 over the Red Sox.

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Matsui hits in game against Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui breaks his bat in getting a single to center field in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 26, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 in the game and the Yankees won 3-0 over the Red Sox.

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Asashoryu sets up clash with Hakuho at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) throws Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu onto the ring, staying hot on heels of rival yokozuna Asashoryu at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 26, 2009. With the latest win, Hakuho improved to 13-1 and set up a clash with fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu on the final day of the 15-day meet on Sept. 27.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui and his teammates celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. Matsui, who went 1-for-3, hit a homer.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009, after being taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Body found on mountain confirmed as 'Crayon Shinchan' cartoonist

TOKYO, Japan - A helicopter from the Gunma Prefectural Police recovers a body found on 1,423-meter-high Mt. Arafune straddling Gunma and Nagano prefectures on Sept. 20, 2009. The body was later confirmed as that of Yoshihito Usui, cartoonist of the popular ''Crayon Shinchan'' series adapted for TV and film.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Matsui homers in Yankees rout of Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui homers over the right-field fence in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 19, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI as the Yankees won 10-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks over six-plus innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Hakuho, Asashoryu cruising on 3rd day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) pushes No. 1 maegashira Tochinoshin out of the ring on the third day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 15, 2009.

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Hakuho, Asashoryu post 2nd wins at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (L) pushes No. 1 maegashira Tochinoshin out of the ring on the second day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 14, 2009.

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Hawks beat Eagles with Kawasaki's game-ending run

FUKUOKA, Japan - Munenori Kawasaki singles in the game-ending run in the ninth against the Rakuten Eagles at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009. Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Hawks beat Eagles, Sugiuchi pitches for complete game

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi acknowledges fans after pitching one-run ball for his fifth complete game of the season at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009, as Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Darvish delivers in return to Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Yu Darvish, in his long-waited return from shoulder fatigue, threw one-run ball over eight innings to lead the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 3-1 win over the Lotte Marines in snapping a six-game losing streak at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Himeji Castle appears on rice field

YUMESAKI, Japan - An image of world heritage-designated Himeji Castle, created from the leaves and ears of six different rice varieties in a rice field in Yumesaki, Hyogo Prefecture, is clearly seen on Sept. 13, 2009. The castle, together with Princess Sen (L, top), granddaughter of Edo Shogunate founder Tokugawa Ieyasu, can be observed until the rice is reaped in early October. About 1,500 students and volunteers helped plant rice seedlings in June under a farmer's project in the hope of drawing tourists.

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Ishikawa continues to struggle at Korea Open

CHEONAN, South Korea - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa (C) shakes hands with his caddie after wrapping up the third round of the Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan on Sept. 12, 2009. Ishikawa could only manage a 1-over 72, leaving him five shots behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy (L) and Kim Dae Sub.

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Arabic Harry Potter in Guantanamo library

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba - An Arabic-language translation of a Harry Potter story in this Sept. 1, 2009 photo is a popular library book at a detention camp complex in the U.S. naval base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay. The library is stocked with about 16,000 books and 1,400 magazines in 22 languages as well as DVDs of movies. Detainees can check out books and they are delivered to their cells for reading. Disney cartoons are also popular.

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Obama's signature on Guantanamo closure order

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba - This Sept. 1, 2009 photo shows a copy of U.S. President Barack Obama's order with his signature posted near a yard at a detention camp in the U.S. naval base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay. Obama in the document ordered the camp complex be shut down by January 2010. Many detainees were ''happy and excited'' on hearing the policy.

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Chinese soldiers practice for parade

BEIJING, China - Chinese soldiers practice marching in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2009, for the Oct. 1 military parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

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Chinese soldiers practice for parade

BEIJING, China - Chinese soldiers practice marching in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2009, near a countdown board for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 9, 2009. Ichiro went 1-for-5, moving within four hits of his ninth consecutive 200-hit season. The Angels won 6-3.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic won 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball to Fernando Verdasco of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic beat Verdasco 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic won 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Ichiro reaches 2,000th hit milestone

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki slams the 2,000th hit of his major league career in the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 6, 2009. Suzuki became the second-fastest player to register 2,000 hits in major league history, reaching the milestone in his 1,402nd game. Hall of Famer Al Simmons achieved the feat in 1,390 games.

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Tight security on Guantanamo camp

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Barbwire fences surround Camp 4 of the U.S. naval base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay in this photo taken Sept. 1, 2009. The camp, which opened in 2003, is for detainees the U.S. military says are ''compliant''縲due to cooperative behavior during interrogation. Detainees in the camp can also watch soccer games and Arabic shows on TV in an air-conditioned room.

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Guantanamo detainee sits in yard

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A man sits near a guard in a fenced recreation yard in the maximum-security Camp 5 for detainees categorized as ''non-compliant'' at the U.S. naval base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay on Sept. 1, 2009. Each detainee can spend two to four hours a day in the yard depending on behavior.

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Mongolia's capital observes Car-Free Day

STORY: Mongolia's capital observes Car-Free Day DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Car-Free Day in Ulan Bator STORYLINE: Mongolia's capital observed its Car-Free Day on Sunday to raise public awareness of air pollution and the negative effects of traffic congestion and promote a healthy lifestyle. Both private cars and public transport vehicles were barred from all main roads of the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator on the Car-Free Day. For many years, air pollution and traffic jam have been the most pressing issues in its capital, home to around half of the country's 3.4 million population. Various events such as cultural concerts, running and walking races and employment promotion events are going on within the framework of the Car-Free Day under the motto of "Together for a safe and healthy environment." Mongolia has observed Car-Free Day in its capital since 2009. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator

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S.Korean currency tumbles after Fed's rate hike

STORY: S.Korean currency tumbles after Fed's rate hike DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of screens showing exchange rate between U.S. dollar and the Korean won, The Korea Exchange (Yonhap TV) 2. Various of screens showing exchange rate between U.S. dollar and the Korean won, Kookmin Bank of Dealing Room (Yonhap TV) 3. Staff working in front of screens showing exchange rate (Yonhap TV) 4. Various file of U.S. dollars (Yonhap TV) STORYLINE: South Korea's currency tumbled on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve's rate hike led to a strong U.S. dollar. The won/dollar exchange rate finished at 1,409.7 won per dollar, up 15.5 won from the previous close. It marked the highest close in more than 13 years since March 2009 when the global financial crisis roiled financial markets across the world. The Fed took a giant step again overnight, raising its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage points to a range of 3.00-3.25 percent. Expe