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U.S. quits Unesco citing ‘anti-Israel bias’

October 14, 2017 Web Desk

PARIS – Israel has said it will join the United States in pulling out of the United Nations’ cultural organization Unesco, after U.S. officials cited “anti-Israel bias”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. […]

World

Pakistan earns Trump’s praise for rescuing foreign hostages from terrorists

October 13, 2017 Web Desk

Khawaja Dawood/The Santiago Times Staff ISLAMABAD – A U.S.-Canadian family rescued in a dramatic late night ambush by Pakistan Army in a northwestern tribal region near the Afghan border left the country on Friday. Canadian […]

Sports

Eight Latin American players nominated for 2017 Golden Ball

October 13, 2017 Web Desk

BUENOS AIRES – Latin America has placed eight professional soccer players in the list of 30 candidates for the 2017 Golden Ball. In addition to Argentine’s Lionel Messi playing for Spanish pro club Barcelona, appear […]

Opinion

Chile Elections 2017: What’s at stake in Foreign Policy?

October 13, 2017 Web Desk

With the presidential elections 2017 in Chile approaching, The Santiago Times takes a look at what’s at stake. Which topics dominate the campaigns of the candidates? What can we expect from our future president? Today: […]

Featured

The Trouble with Family: Lissette Orozco’s El Pacto de Adriana

October 13, 2017 Web Desk

Stephen Borunda/Special to The Santiago Times Lissette Orozco’s astonishingly personal documentary is a work of an intimate scale rarely seen in cinema. In El Pacto de Adriana (Adriana’s Pact), Orozco investigates her aunt’s shameful work […]

Featured

California fires death toll rises to 31; over 1,000 missing, thousands homeless

October 13, 2017 Web Desk

SANTA ROSA – The wildfires in Northern California have killed 31 people, making it the deadliest series of blazes in the state’s history. The fires, which began on Sunday, have swept through California’s wine country, […]

Featured

Chile welcomes over 60 Syrian refugees

October 12, 2017 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile has joined other Latin American nations in offering safe harbor to Syrian families fleeing civil war. President Michelle Bachelet welcomed more than 60 Syrian refugees at Santiago airport on Thursday. She greeted […]

Elections

ST Elections Exclusive: The Presidential Candidates Part 2

October 12, 2017 Web Desk

Tomas Croqueville/The Santiago Times Staff With the presidential elections 2017 in Chile approaching, The Santiago Times takes a look at the presidential candidates. Who are these people running for president of Chile? What´s their place […]

Business

Japan’s Mitsui to desalinate water for Chilean mine for 20 years

October 12, 2017 Web Desk

TOKYO/SANTIAGO – Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. has concluded a contract to provide desalination and water-pumping services for a copper mine in northern Chile for 20 years, the Jiji Press reported on Tuesday. It […]

Sports

Panama declares public holiday after qualifying for World Cup 2018

October 12, 2017 Web Desk

HAVANA – Panama President Juan Carlos Varela has declared Wednesday to be a national holiday after the country qualified for the World Cup for the first time ever. Varela‏ said on Twitter: “The voice of […]

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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 [...]
Lifestyle

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 [...]
Latin America

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 [...]
Lifestyle

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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