Taiwan opposition bills delayed amid large protests

Another attempt to pass legislation that curtails presidential power is expected Friday

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Demonstrators gather outside Taiwan's Legislative Yuan during a parliamentary session in Taipei. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's legislature adjourned Tuesday without approving sweeping bills to curtail the power of new President Lai Ching-te, after thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the legislation.

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