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Month: May 2017

National

IN PICTURES: Chile’s Strongest Ever 9.5 Magnitude Quake in 1960

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

The Chilean town of Valdivia was hit by a 9.5-magnitude earthquake on on May 22, 1960. The impact left thousands dead, many more injured and caused nearly US$800 million worth of damages.

Business

Canada’s $7 million project to help Chile tackle climate change

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

BERLIN, Germany – Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution and Canada is committed to doing its part to reduce climate-harming pollutants at home and around the world. That’s why yesterday […]

Sports

Brazil becomes first Latin American nation to win Para Table Tennis World Title

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – Brazil made history by becoming the first Latin American nation to capture a world title in Para table tennis as the 2017 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Para World Team Championships concluded on […]

Business

Chile, Argentina interested in Peru’s Roasted Pork

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Chilean and Argentinean entrepreneurs have expressed great interest in including Huaral-styled Roasted Pork in their food festivals. “We have received invitations from Chile and Argentina,” Huaral’s Hotels, Restaurants and Related Establishments Association (AHORA-Huaral) […]

Featured

Ex-girlfriend of Bolivian President Morales gets 10 years in prison for corruption

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

LA PAZ – Gabriela Zapata, the former girlfriend of Bolivian President Evo Morales, has been sentenced to ten years in jail on corruption charges. Zapata, a former manager at the Chinese engineering group CAMC, was […]

Featured

James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore dies at 89

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

MONACO – Actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond, has died aged 89, his family announced on Tuesday. Sir Roger’s family confirmed the news on Twitter, saying he had died after “a […]

Featured

VIDEO: At least 22 killed, over 59 injured in Manchester Arena concert blast

May 23, 2017 Web Desk

At least 22 people were killed and more than 59 injured after an explosion at Ariana Grande concert in a crowded Manchester concert hall, which left hundreds of people fleeing in terror. BBC quoted Greater […]

Featured

VIDEO: Man set alight during anti-Maduro protests in Venezuela (Warning: Graphic Content)

May 22, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – About 100 people, who had been participating in anti-Maduro protests, surrounded a man, doused him in gasoline and set him alight in Plaza Altamira in east Caracas at the weekend, witnesses said. Venezuelan […]

World

141 men arrested over ‘gay sex party’ in Indonesia

May 22, 2017 Web Desk

JAKARTA – More than 140 men were arrested in Indonesia for attending a “gay sex party” at a sauna in the capital Jakarta late on Sunday. Police said attendees, including a Briton and a Singaporean, […]

Featured

At least 17 killed, 31 injured in Mexico bus crash

May 22, 2017 Web Desk

MEXICO CITY – A bus carrying a church group plunged into a deep ravine in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas Sunday, killing at least 17 people and injuring 31, authorities said. The bus fell […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall expected as new frontal system approaches SANTIAGO — Chile’s central and southern regions are preparing for a powerful frontal system bringing wind, rain, and snow over the coming days, [...]
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Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

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Curicó Unido advances to quarterfinals after dramatic second-leg draw SANTIAGO — Defending champions Universidad de Chile have been eliminated from the Copa Chile Coca Cola Sin Azúcar 2025 after a 2-2 draw against Curicó Unido [...]
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Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

June 11, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile — As Chile prepares for an approaching winter storm system, the Association of Municipalities of Chile (Amuch) held a high-level coordination meeting with the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) to strengthen [...]
Lifestyle

Brian Wilson, Legendary Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82

June 11, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Brian Wilson, the legendary musician, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family announced. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian [...]
Latin America

Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement

June 9, 2025
Chile and Norway signed a memorandum of understanding on Antarctic cooperation Monday, reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, science, and environmental protection in the region. The agreement, signed by Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren [...]
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Full Moon in June 2025: Date, Meaning, and What’s Ahead in the Night Sky

June 9, 2025
The full moon in June 2025 will occur on Wednesday, June 11, and will be visible in most regions depending on local moonrise and moonset times. Known as the Strawberry Moon, this lunar event is [...]
Latin America

Japan Tops Global Waste Index 2025; U.S., Israel, and Chile Rank as Worst Polluters

June 9, 2025
Japan has emerged as the world leader in waste management, while Israel, Chile, and the United States rank among the worst-performing countries, according to the Global Waste Index 2025 released by Slovak-based waste technology company [...]
Lifestyle

South Korean Model and Actor Kim Jong Suk Dies at 29, Family Urges Respect Amid Speculation

June 9, 2025
South Korean model and television personality Kim Jong Suk has died at the age of 29, his family confirmed on June 6. The news has shocked fans and colleagues across the country’s entertainment industry, where [...]

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