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Month: December 2017

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World’s largest amphibious aircraft AG600 completes maiden flight in China

December 26, 2017 Web Desk

BEIJING – This week, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, the Chinese-made AG600, carried out its maiden flight in Zhuhai, a coastal city in Guangdong province. An AG600, piloted by four crew members, took off from […]

National

Chile exempts visa for UAE nationals

December 26, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Emiratis can now enter Chile visa-free, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced on Tuesday. The development comes in pursuance of the MoU signed by the UAE and the Republic […]

Featured

Guatemala announces to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem

December 25, 2017 Web Desk

GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemala has become the first country in the world to follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. In a Facebook post, Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales […]

Featured

Tit for tat: Canada expels top Venezuelan diplomat

December 25, 2017 Web Desk

OTTAWA – Canada has officially expelled the Venezuelan ambassador in response to Venezuela’s recent expulsion of the Canadian ambassador in an ongoing diplomatic tit-for-tat. Ottawa will expel a Venezuelan diplomat and bar that country’s ambassador […]

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Pinera receives congratulations from Saudi Arabia

December 25, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO/RIYADH – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Sebastian Pinera on his election as President of Chile. On behalf of the people […]

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Clashes in Peru after ex-president Fujimori gets medical pardon

December 25, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru’s president has pardoned his ailing predecessor Alberto Fujimori from serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption. In a written statement late Sunday, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said that he decided […]

Featured

How a Venezuelan Living with HIV Could Change the Way Mexico Deals with Refugees

December 24, 2017 Web Desk

JOSEFINA SALOMON MEXICO CITY – As Daniel*, a 26-year-old architect, stood before a visibly exhausted doctor in the main public hospital of the once-idyllic beach resort town of Isla Margarita, northern Venezuela, a terrifying premonition […]

Featured

Red alert in Valparaíso after forest fire scorches 400 hectares

December 24, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – A forest fire located in the area “Parcela Santa Ignacia” in the municipalities of Limache and Villa Alemana, has forced staff of the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) and firefighters of sectors close to […]

Latin America

Peru expels two North Korean diplomats

December 23, 2017 Web Desk

LIMA – Peru’s government has ordered the expulsion of two North Korean diplomats after declaring them persona non grata over Pyongyang’s “continued violations” of UN Security Council resolutions with its nuclear program. “The government of […]

Featured

Venezuela expels top Brazil and Canada envoys for meddling in internal affairs

December 23, 2017 Web Desk

CARACAS – Venezuela has expelled the Brazilian Ambassador to Caracas, Ruy Pereira, and Canadian charge d’affaires Craib Kowalik, accusing them of meddling in the country’s politics. National Constituent Assembly president Delcy Rodriguez declared both Brazil’s […]

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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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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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