Taiwan: Thousands gather to protest special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan: Thousands gather to protest special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan is regarded as one of the most LGBT-friendly places in Asia, annually hosting the biggest gay pride event in the region with tens of thousands of participants from throughout the continent. But MPs have taken a u-turn on legalising same-sex marriage, instead opting for a special law to regulate unions between couples. Nov 28, 2016
China: Toddler stuck in dryer rescued by firefighters

China: Toddler stuck in dryer rescued by firefighters

A two-year-old girl who got stuck in a dryer had to be freed by firefighters. Her parents had called emergency services when they realised their daughter was stuck.The firefighters dismantled the dryer and pulled its drum out. After about 20 minutes the girl was rescued and suffered no harm from the accident. Nov 27, 2016