http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/taiwan_relief_goods_continue_pouring_in_from_abroad/?source=rss Relief goods continued to pour into Taiwan from abroad yesterday, while the United States is dispatching two heavy-lift helicopters, one of which is expected to arrive today to carry large crane excavators to the flood-ravaged area to help re-open blocked routes of transportation. World, Human Rights, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, East Asia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Europe, United Kingdom, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Oceania, Australia, North America, United States 2009-08-29T13:36:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/children_women_in_indian_villages_benefit_most_from_solar_lanterns/?source=rss Lanterns powered by solar energy, that are now being promoted in India's villages as the way out of the electricity shortfall, benefit women and children the most, a new study led by an Indian American has found. World, Science, Technology, Regions, East Asia, Taiwan, Indian Sub-Continent, India 2009-05-06T08:54:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_says_ready_to_talk_peace_with_taiwan/?source=rss China Premier Wen Jiabao made a new overture to Taiwan on Thursday, saying Beijing was ready to create the conditions needed to reach a peace agreement with the neighbouring self-ruled island China claims as its own. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Business, Regions, East Asia, China, Taiwan 2009-03-05T12:39:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_taiwan_resume_direct_flights/?source=rss TAOYUAN (AFP) - China and Taiwan resumed regular direct flights Friday for the first time in six decades, ushering in what Beijing called a "new start" in their tense and testy relations. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World, Politics, Regions, East Asia, China, Taiwan 2008-07-04T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_taiwan_sign_historic_deals_on_travel/?source=rss BEIJING (AFP) - China and Taiwan signed historic agreements on Friday that from next month will see thousands more people travel every day between the two traditional rivals. World, Politics, Regions, East Asia, China, Taiwan 2008-06-13T06:00:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/taiwan_china_meet_started_to_thaw_the_ice_president_elect/?source=rss Taipei (AFP) April 14, 2008 - Weekend talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Taiwan's vice president-elect have started to "thaw the ice" in ties between the rivals, the island's incoming president Ma Ying-jeou said Monday. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World, Politics, Regions, East Asia, China, Taiwan 2008-04-15T02:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/solar_powered_car_to_hit_streets_in_taiwan/?source=rss It started out as a Taiwanese entry in the Australian World Solar Challenge and was scaled up. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, East Asia, Taiwan, Europe, Italy, Oceania, Australia, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-03-16T10:20:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rare_sandpipers_found_in_myanmar/?source=rss Eighty-four spoon-billed sandpipers have been discovered in a coastal stretch of Myanmar (Burma), offering hope for the endangered birds, a conservation group said Thursday. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Wildlife, Regions, Asia, Russian Federation, East Asia, China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Indian Sub-Continent, Bangladesh, South-East Asia, Myanmar, Thailand 2008-02-15T08:49:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/virgin_unveils_spaceship_designs/?source=rss Virgin Galactic has released the final design of the launch system that will take fare-paying passengers into space. 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Environment, Wildlife, Regions, East Asia, Taiwan, Environment Top Stories 2007-04-18T16:07:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/taiwan_reports_successful_bird_flu_vaccine_tests_in_animals/?source=rss A vaccine appears to be safe and effective against the deadliest form of the bird flu virus, say researchers in Taiwan who tested the vaccine in animals. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, General Health, Regions, East Asia, Taiwan 2007-01-30T15:33:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/boffins_invent_landmine_proof_robo_shoe/?source=rss Scientists have developed a robotic shoe that will allow people to walk through minefields unharmed. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World, Science, Technology, Regions, East Asia, Taiwan 2006-04-29T07:03:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dog_saves_taiwanese_newborn/?source=rss A female husky dog has saved the life of a Taiwanese newborn by snatching him from the toilet after his mother gave birth alone at home and collapsed, a social worker said today. Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, East Asia, Taiwan 2006-01-07T14:17:00+00:00