TransAsia Airways Plane Crashes In Typhoon-Hit Taiwan, Killing 47 -- Reuters
(Reuters) - A domestic TransAsia Airways plane crashed on landing on an island off the west coast of typhoon-hit Taiwan on Wednesday, killing 47 people, the Civil Aeronautics Administration said.
The plane, a 70-seat turboprop ATR 72, crashed near the runway with 54 passengers and four crew on board, it said.
"It’s chaotic on the scene," director Jean Shen told Reuters.
Eleven injured people had been taken to hospital, the government said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Kerry defies FAA ban, flies into Tel Aviv to push for Gaza cease-fire. Kerry pushes for Gaza truce as fighting continues.
Gaza rocket cache found by UN next to school it was using.
UN's Navi Pillay warns of Israel Gaza 'war crimes'.
Lufthansa, Delta, US Airways extend flight bans to Israel.
Israel opens alternate airport after wave of flight cancellations. Israel scrambles to restore foreign flights to Tel Aviv.
Iraq violence: Suicide car bombs kills 21 in Baghdad. Islamic State says carried out Baghdad suicide bombing.
Iraq postpones vote for president, delaying power-sharing deal.
Islamic scholars condemn expulsion of Iraq's 'Christian brothers'.
Yemen president says Houthis agree to return town to state control.
ASIA
Transasia Airways plane crashes on landing in Taiwan.
Typhoon Matmo slams into China after pummeling Taiwan.
Experts: China-India relationship will need more than economic bliss.
Indonesia’s president elect Joko Widodo calls for unity. Subianto to challenge Widodo victory in Indonesian election.
India MPs 'force-fed' fasting Muslim worker.
Philippine army warned against "meddling" as coup rumors swirl.
Thai junta unveils temporary constitution.
Search for MH370 will not be affected by MH17 disaster, says Australia.
AFRICA
Bombs in north Nigeria's Kaduna kill at least 82. Nigeria bomb attack in Kaduna 'leaves 25 dead'.
Fuel tanks hit in clashes near Libyan airport.
Congo repels attack on military base in capital.
Egypt: 20 'terrorists' carried out border attack.
Somali singer, parliament member killed in Mogadishu.
Sexual slavery rife in Democratic Republic of the Congo, says MSF.
Sierra Leone's chief ebola doctor contracts virus.
EUROPE
Dutch declare Wednesday official day of mourning for MH17 dead.
Russia still sends military gear to rebels after MH17 downing, U.S. says.
MH17: Dutch mayor wants Vladimir Putin's daughter Maria deported.
Paris braced for new pro-Palestinian rally after clashes.
Bulgaria's technocrat prime minister resigns amid banking crisis.
Kosovo court suspends vote on parliament speaker, crisis deepens.
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AMERICAS
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Argentina debt: Judge orders non-stop negotiations.
Last missing victim of US mudslide found.
Brooklyn Bridge mystery: Police hunt for vandals who swapped American flags for white ones.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ISS ‘making millions’ out of stolen oil revenues in Iraq.
Jihadi cleric calls for Muslim fighters to join the fighting in Gaza.
Arrest linked to gun used after Boston bombings.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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