Taiwan lawmaker urges ban on Chinese army singer TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's opposition lawmakers on Friday urged the government to ban a Chinese military singer from performing on the island, citing security concerns. Second storm slams into northern Philippines MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Parma slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, ripping off roofs, toppling power pylons and swelling rivers in the country's mountainous north. At least two people were killed, an official said. Taiwan's Ma aims to boost image with cabinet shuffle Taipei, Taiwan - Taiwan formally replaced most of its Cabinet Thursday in a bid to appease public anger over its response to last month's deadly Typhoon Morakot.
Taiwan lawmaker urges ban on Chinese army singer TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's opposition lawmakers on Friday urged the government to ban a Chinese military singer from performing on the island, citing security concerns.
Taiwan ex-president Chen given life term for graft TAIPEI, Taiwan - A Taiwan court imposed a life sentence on former President Chen Shui-bian after convicting him of corruption Friday, marking a watershed in the island's turbulent political history.