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Month: August 2017

Latin America

Venezuela opposition rejects ‘military threat’

August 16, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS: The opposition coalition in Venezuela has rejected “the military threat by any foreign power,” days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering such an option against the crisis-hit South American nation. The […]

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Venezuela diverting oil to Russia’s Rosneft, ignoring U.S. contracts

August 16, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA has reduced crude sales to its U.S. refining unit Citgo Petroleum while increasing supply to Russia’s Rosneft, following a plan signed in May to catch up on overdue deliveries, according […]

World

London’s iconic Big Ben to undergo conservation; will remain silent until 2021

August 16, 2017 Web Desk

LONDON – Since it first rang out in 1859, Big Ben has become one of London’s most iconic landmarks, faithfully marking every hour and quarter hour with resounding bongs and tinkling chimes. But a four-year […]

Business

Walmart Chile, workers’ union sign new contract

August 16, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Lider, Wal-Mart Stores Inc’s main supermarket chain in Chile, has averted a possible strike after signing a new work contract with its employees, according to the workers’ union. Walmart Chile workers’ union votes […]

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Argentina warns U.S. against military intervention in Venezuela

August 16, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence heard more complaints from Latin American allies on Tuesday about President Donald Trump’s warning of a possible military option to deal with Venezuela crisis. “The use of […]

Latin America

Former presidents reject Trump’s threats of intervention in Venezuela

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Former presidents José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Spain), Martín Torrijos (Panama) and Leonel Fernández (Dominican Republic) have rejected the threats by U.S. President Donald Trump against the government and people of Venezuela. The three […]

Featured

German court jails Chile Nazi doctor over child sex abuse

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

BERLIN – A German court on Tuesday sentenced a doctor who fled Chile to five years in prison for involvement in child sex abuse at a commune called Colonia Dignidad. The Krefeld court upheld a […]

Business

Chilean mission prepares for China tour to boost diplomatic, commercial ties

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – After its official launching last Friday, Chile has started to prep-up details of a vigorous promotional multifaceted campaign in China from August 29 to September 8 in the Asian giant. According to Paulina […]

Lifestyle

106-year-old English fruitcake found in Antarctica

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

WELLINGTON – New Zealand scientists have found a ‘perfectly preserved’ 106-year-old fruitcake in a remote Antarctic hut. The delicacy, made by British cake makers Huntley and Palmers, was still wrapped in paper and encased in […]

Latin America

Massive 356 kilos emerald unearthed in northern Brazil

August 15, 2017 Web Desk

BRASILIA – A massive 356 kilos emerald was recently unearthed by miners inside the Carnaiba Mine in Brazil. This incredible emerald specimen stands 1.3 meters tall and is valued at approximately US$ 309 million. The […]

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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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