Taiwan braces for its first typhoon of the yr

Taiwan came to a standstill yesterday with power knocked out for part of the island as it braced for its first typhoon of the year. Typhoon Nesat -- which strengthened into a moderate storm Friday -- already brought massive waves of over 15 metres to the east coast, where it is due to make landfall Saturday night. Schools and offices were closed across the island, while most train services are suspended.