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Month: July 2017

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Karachi: 90% of drinking water in Pakistan’s most populated city unfit for human consumption

July 16, 2017 Web Desk

ISLAMABAD – Up to 90 percent of water supplied in Karachi, a Pakistani city of nearly 20 million, is unfit for human consumption due to the presence of bacterial contamination, reveals a recent report by […]

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IN PICS: Santiago de Chile hit by biggest snowstorm since 2007

July 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – In the last 27 years there have been only five large snowfalls in Santiago de Chile, although it snows frequently in surrounding communities. Meteorologists say it was the heaviest snowfall in Santiago since […]

Sports

Chile launches Super Liga 13, first national club competition

July 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The governing body of Chile’s Rugby League – the Futbol A 13 Chile – has taken the ambitious step to launch a national club competition, Super Liga 13, leveraging the growing interest of […]

Latin America

14 killed, 30 injured in Ecuador bus accident

July 16, 2017 Web Desk

QUITO – At least 14 people were killed and 30 other were injured as a passenger bus caught fire after a road accident in central Ecuador, the country’s emergency service, ECU 911, announced. The bus, […]

Latin America

VIDEO: Brazilian politician comes under egg attack at her wedding

July 16, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – A Brazilian politician was targeted by the opposition members with eggs on her wedding day over her family’s support for embattled President Michel Temer. Maria Victoria Barros, 25, a member of the state […]

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Massive power cuts hit Santiago amid rare heavy snowfall

July 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – The Chilean capital has been covered with snow, with temperatures dropping to minus six degrees Celsius in rare events in this city. In the last 27 years there have been only five large […]

National

Chilean Navy to upgrade two diesel-electric submarines

July 15, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Two German-built Thomson (Type 209/1400) class diesel-electric submarines currently operated by the Chilean Navy will undergo a final life-extension and refit and upgrade program beginning in 2018, according to commander in chief Vice […]

National

Santiago’s $500m bus contract drawing international interest

July 15, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO — Chile’s transportation minister Paola Tapia has said different European and Asian companies are showing their interest in a $500 million contract to replace 3,300 vehicles and overhaul the public bus network in Chilean […]

Sports

VIDEOS: Colombian, Mexican land on top of the podium at Cliff Diving World Series 2017 in São Miguel

July 14, 2017 Web Desk

SÃO MIGUEL, Portugal – Colombia’s Orlando Duque rolled back the years with a stunning victory in São Miguel, powering past his younger rivals to land on top of the podium for the first time since […]

Latin America

VIDEO: Zika Epidemic Exposes Rights Problems in Brazil

July 14, 2017 Web Desk

SAO PAULO – Brazil has not addressed longstanding human rights problems that allowed the Zika outbreak to escalate, leaving the population vulnerable to future outbreaks and other serious public health risks, the Human Rights Watch […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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June 11, 2025
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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June 11, 2025
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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