Month: October 2017

GEORGETOWN – Exxon Mobil Corp. has discovered more oil on the Staborek block offshore Guyana, northeast South America, with the Turbot-1 well. ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd. began drilling the Turbot-1 well […]

Olympic Committee suspends Brazilian arm after chief’s arrest over corruption

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended its Brazilian arm amid an investigation into corruption and money laundering allegations. The head of Brazil’s Olympic committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, has also been suspended […]

Mexico Elections 2018: Indigenous woman Marichuy to run for president

MEXICO CITY – An indigenous woman has registered to run as an independent candidate in next year’s presidential election in Mexico. María de Jesús Patricio Martínez also known as Marichuy, is a Mexican Nahua indigenous, […]

Mexican federal agent shot dead with mother hours after mayor’s murder

MEXICO CITY – This week, a federal intelligence agent and his mother were shot dead by assailants in northern Mexico, hours after a mayor in western Michoacan state was gunned down outside his home. The […]

‘Coup to remove Theresa May’ exposed as senior MPs rallies round British PM

LONDON – Prime Minister Theresa May has brushed aside calls from rebel Tory MPs to stand aside, insisting that she would carry on providing “calm leadership” at the head of the Government. In her first […]

Madrid apologizes to Catalonians injured during police crackdown

BARCELONA – A top Spanish government official in Catalonia has expressed regret about those injured when police cracked down on people taking part in a banned referendum. Interior Ministry delegate in Catalonia, Enric Millo tempered […]

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England crush Chile 4-0 in India

KOLKATA – Jadon Sancho helped England thrash Chile in first match of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup at the renovated Salt Lake stadium in Indian city of Kolkata on Sunday. Sancho, who joined Borussia […]

Republicanos votan US$ 10.000 millones para construir el muro con México

El Comité de Seguridad Nacional de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos aprobó un proyecto de ley de seguridad fronteriza que incluye 10.000 millones de dólares para la construcción de un muro fronterizo con […]

U.N. experts urge Chile not to use anti-terrorism law against Mapuche

October 7, 2017 Web Desk

GENEVA – The United States experts have urged Chile not to prosecute indigenous Mapuche people under the country’s anti-terrorism legislation. The call comes ahead of a hearing in the case of a group of four […]

State of emergency across southeastern U.S. as Hurricane Nate gets stronger

October 7, 2017 Web Desk

NEW ORLEANS – After battering Honduras and Nicaragua with 80 mph winds and torrential rains that caused an estimated $250 million in damage, Hurricane Nate is rapidly advancing toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm, […]

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, [...]

Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

National

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 [...]

National

Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

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

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

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 [...]

Latin America

Full Moon in June 2025: Date, Meaning, and What’s Ahead in the Night Sky

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

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