Month: November 2017

BUENOS AIRES – The Argentine navy has stepped up its search of the South Atlantic for a submarine with 44 crew on board that remains missing two days after its last communication on Wednesday. ARA […]

Indian man kills wife for refusing sex

CHANDIGARH – A 35-year-old man in the northern Indian state of Haryana has confessed to killing his wife after she refused to have sex with him, reports say. Sanjiv Kumar, a painter who lives in […]

India’s Manushi Chhillar crowned Miss World 2017

SANYA, CHINA – Manushi Chhillar, a 21-year-old beauty from the Indian state of Haryana, has won the Miss World beauty pageant 17 years after Priyanka Chopra was crowned in 2000. Chhillar studied in St. Thomas […]

Security stepped up ahead of Sunday’s elections in Chile

SANTIAGO – Chilean police have increased the security measures with thousands of carabineers accompanied by dogs, protecting strategic locations and organizing polling stations. On Sunday, Chileans will choose a new president that will rule the […]

VIDEO: An Exclusive Interview With Chile’s Presidential Candidate Eduardo Artés

With just two days until the elections, The Santiago Times presents The Presidential Candidates, a series of interviews in which the candidates respond on actual statements about Chile. Today: Eduardo Artés – the candidate for Unión […]

Coal Pollution Continues to Spread in Latin America

November 17, 2017 Web Desk

Emilio Godoy BONN – Despite growing global pressure to reduce the use of coal to generate electricity, several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean still have projects underway for expanding this polluting energy source. […]

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Central Bank of Chile leaves basic interest rate at 2.5%

November 17, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – At its monetary policy meeting on Thursday, The Board of the Central Bank of Chile avoided surprising the market and agreed for the sixth consecutive month to keep the monetary policy interest rate […]

Ex-Argentina official commits suicide amid FIFA corruption case (VIDEO)

November 17, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – A former Argentine government official threw himself in front of a train and killed himself after being accused of taking bribes in testimony during a U.S. trial looking into corruption in world […]

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