Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 344-points this morning from Friday's close, at 24,108
on turnover of 7.5-billion N-T.
The market closed lower on Friday as investors anxiously awaited a keynote
speech planned by U-S Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the annual
economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, later in the day.
DPP caucus leader Ker Chien-ming refuses to step down despite recall failure
D-P-P legislative chief convener Ker Chien-ming is dismissing calls for him
to step down following the failure this past Saturday of the remaining seven
recall votes targeting K-M-T lawmakers to pass.
According to Ker, he plans to remain in his post.
Ker was one of the party's most vocal supporters of the recalls - even
claiming (聲稱) that when they were successful he planned to seek the post of
legislative speaker.
Ker's refusal to step down comes after D-P-P legislative caucus whip Wu
Szu-yao and caucus secretary-general Chen Pei-yu both said they will now step
down from their posts to take responsibility for the failed recalls.
19 rescued by Coast Guard after yacht breaks down near Liuqiu Island
Nineteen people have been rescued after the yacht (遊艇) they were on
suffered mechanical failure near Liuqiu Island.
According to the Coast Guard Administration, the vessel was carrying two crew
members and 17 passengers when it lost power about one nautical mile north of
the small island.
The Coast Guard sent two patrol boats to the yacht and all 17 passengers were
rescued and taken to Pingtung County's Donggang Township.
The yacht, operating on only one engine, was then escorted back to port for
repairs.
Migrant Deaths Crossing Mediterranean Sea
Tens of thousands of migrants have died attempting (試圖) to cross the
Mediterranean Sea.
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports
Venezuela Over Dozen Released from Prison
Venezuelan opposition leaders and civil society groups said that the
government released 13 people jailed in a crackdown by the government of
President Nicolas Maduro following last year’s disputed elections.
Venezuelan authorities did not immediately confirm the releases.
Opposition leaders like Henrique Capriles celebrated on social media, calling
it a “step forward for those behind bars.”
He said eight people were freed, while five more were released under house
arrest.
It comes more than a year after the South American nation once again erupted
(爆發) following presidential elections in July.
Australia Protests Demanding Actions to Save Palestinians
Tens of thousands of people have marched through Australian cities demanding
action to save Palestinians.
Peaceful rallies took place on Sunday in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities,
urging sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia's arms trade with the
country.
Police estimated about 10,000 people took part, while organizers claimed
100,000 marched in Sydney alone.
The protests followed a report on Friday stating that Gaza’s largest city is
gripped by famine (飢荒).
The report warned of catastrophic hunger levels, with many at risk of dying
from malnutrition-related causes.
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