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Obama appoints budget overseer

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:22:32 -0500

Jan. 7: Citing a need to restore confidence in both the government and the economy, President-elect Obama appoints Nancy Killefer as the White House Performance Officer, leading the effort to streamline the federal budget. (MSNBC)

Taiwan, The 'Alternative China'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:31:39 -0500

In the 60 years since Chinese Nationalists moved to Taiwan, the country has grown up in a very different way from mainland China. Matthew Rivera reports from Taiwan on how culture, democracy and economics there offer a look at an alternative China.

Taiwan Tech Looks To Mainland China

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:31:32 -0500

After 20 years of investment, Taiwan’s high-tech sector is its biggest bargaining chip when negotiating with China. Matthew Rivera reports on how Taiwan-based tech companies are preparing for the possibility of selling to Chinese consumers.

Market Analysis with Jim Lowell

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:35:25 -0500

(NECN) - Despite the increase in the nation’s unemployment rate, investors found some positives in the market today, and stocks finished with modest gains. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 10,023-- gaining 17 points. The Nasda...

Little Kaohsiung Challenges Big Beijing

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:31:36 -0500

When a city in southern Taiwan invited the Dalai Lama to lead a prayer service, China objected and reportedly cut back on visas to the city, signaling that China is willing to use economics to influence Taiwan. Matthew Rivera reports.

Taiwan lion attack

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:50:12 -0500

Nov. 3: A 46-year-old man entered a lion’s pen at the zoo in Taipei and screamed "Jesus will save you" and "come bite me."

Human Bones Burned to Make "Spirit"-Filled Swords

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:08:09 -0500

September 8, 2009—When forged over burning human bones, swords become filled with "spirit," says the Taiwanese swordmaker behind the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sword and other masterpieces. © 2009 National Geographic (AP)

Hotel in Taiwan pampers pooches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:10:50 -0500

Nov. 3: A hotel in Taiwan gives dog owners a break by catering to man’s best friend with a salon, pool, recreation rooms and field trips for pooches. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)