TAIPEI, (MILLAT/APP/AFP) – A shallow earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, a short distance from where a strong quake left more than 100 people dead. The epicentre of the moderate 5.6-magnitude quake was 19 kilometres (12 miles) from Tainan city where a 6.4-magnitude quake last February toppled an apartment complex, […]
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Shallow quake hits southern Taiwan: USGS
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US stocks end at records for 2nd day on Trump tax cut promise
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Football: Wenger may quit, says Gunners great Wright
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Hunt for two Red Cross workers after deadly Afghan ambush
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