Scientists celebrate 10 years of images from FORMOSAT-2

Wed, 14 May 2014 19:42:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Celebrating 10 years since FORMOSAT-2 — the first Earth observation satellite developed in Taiwan — was launched, the National Applied Research Laboratories’ National Space Organization (NSPO) said yesterday that a series of conferences and exhibitions are to be held to let the public know more about its contribution to the nation.

China's Yellow River warned of flood

Mon, 12 May 2014 17:39:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

China 's second longest river, the Yellow River, faces a growing possibility of flooding this year, said the river's flood control headquarters.

China's Yellow River warned of flood this year

Mon, 12 May 2014 15:55:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

ZHENGZHOU, May 12 (Xinhua) -- China 's second longest river, the Yellow River, faces a growing possibility of flooding this year, said the river's flood control headquarters. Meteorological forecasts indicate that precipitation of the river drainage area during its flood season this year will be bigger than previously.

Half a million affected as China braces for more downpours

Mon, 12 May 2014 03:18:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

Bikers ride in heavy rain in Shantou, south China 's Guangdong province, May 11, 2014. A heavy rainstorm hit the city Sunday. (Xinhua/Yao Jun) More than half a million people have been affected by continuous torrential rains in southern and eastern China as those regions are bracing for more downpours in the coming week.

Half a million affected as China braces for more downpours

Sun, 11 May 2014 17:46:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- More than half a million people have been affected by continuous torrential rains in southern and eastern China as those regions are bracing for more downpours in the coming week. Heavy rains and floods have battered Guangdong, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces since Thursday,....

Here's a Super-Quick Rundown of All the TV Cancellation and Pickup News You Missed This Week if You Have a Life

Sat, 10 May 2014 04:02:00 +0200arabpolitical (en)

Britain is facing transport chaos as hurricane force winds batter southern parts of the country, shutting bridges and railways and cancelling flights. St Jude's storm started battering the south west from around midnight. The storm is expected to blast across England and Wales throughout the night and early morning.