Taiwan shuts down schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches
As Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, most businesses and schools were closed across the island Friday and hundreds of flights were canceled in the region. Authorities reported at least one death and dozens of injuries and more than 1,200 people have…
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DWTaiwan: Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, over 500 injured
After killing one person and causing major disruptions in Taiwan, Typhoon Champi is now headed towards China.
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The GuardianTyphoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelled Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday killing one person, injuring more than…
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Al JazeeraTyphoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
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Al JazeeraTyphoon Champi unleashes huge waves along Taiwan’s coast
Huge waves were seen crashing into Taiwan’s northeastern coast as Typhoon Champi approached with winds reaching 191 km/h
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BBCHundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island.
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DWTaiwan braces as El Nino-supercharged Typhoon Champi approaches island
One person has died and thousands have been evacuated as Taiwan prepares for a possible direct hit. Though no longer a "super" typhoon, Champi is still packing winds of nearly 200 kmh and will bring…
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France 24Taiwan shuts down schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches
As Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, most businesses and schools were closed across the island Friday and hundreds of flights were canceled in the region. Authorities reported at least one death and…
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New York TimesAs Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off
One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.
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