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Channels frontpage world entertainment odd news politics science technology health sports business Latest Overview world entertainment odd news politics science technology health sports business AD Taiwan fishermen protest over crackdown on troubled industry JAY GORY, MANAGING EDITOR, science Fishermen and their families took to the streets in Taiwan Tuesday against what they said was an unfair crackdown on the industry which has been accused of illegal practices and human rights abuses. The rally by coastal and long-haul fishermen in the capital Taipei is the latest challenge to President Tsai Ing-wen who has already faced major protests by disgruntled military veterans and labour unions over pension and other reforms. It comes ahead of local elections on November 24, seen as a mid-term barometer after Tsai's first two years in office. read more (Possibly) Related news Taiwan fishermen protest over crackdown on troubled industry Rapper Mac Miller Died From Accidental Overdose, Autopsy Report Finds Mexican scientists discover new species of sea anemone Gates Foundation Pulls Funding From Charity Chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing Protesters Demand Justice in Ukraine After Anti The U.S. Is Warning Its Citizens Over Tanzania's Anti Tanzania Official Praises Response to Crackdown Against Homosexuals Supreme Court says these young climate activists can sue the federal government India minister turns on own party over killing of man Alec Baldwin Arrested in New York After Allegedly Punching Man Over a Parking Spot More in science University student study allows early detection of kidney damage Astronomers suggest shooting a laser into space to attract aliens to Earth like a ‘porch light’ Taiwan fishermen protest over crackdown on troubled industry Weird Traveling Space Boulder Could Be Alien Ship, Say Harvard Scientists GOP Candidate Dan Crenshaw Responds to Pete Davidson Making Fun of His Eyepatch on SNL Tethers Unlimited’s 3 The True Story Behind the Movie A Private War Rapper Mac Miller Died From Accidental Overdose, Autopsy Report Finds Why It Would Be a Major Military Mistake to Deploy Troops to Confront the Migrant Caravans Why Do Midterm Elections Even Exist? Here's Why the Framers Scheduled Things This Way