Month: April 2018

LIMA – President Sebastián Piñera sharply criticized the Venezuelan political situation after arriving Friday in Peru to participate in the eighth Summit of the Americas. “Well, there is no doubt that in Venezuela there is […]

Brazilian state asks Supreme Tribunal to temporarily close Venezuela border

BRASILIA – The governor of Brazil’s northern state of Roraima on Friday asked the Supreme Federal Tribunal for permission to temporarily close the only land border crossing with neighboring Venezuela to halt the massive and […]

‘World War III’: USA, France and Britain strike Syria; Russia calls UNSC meeting

DAMASCUS – Bombs have fallen. Damascus has been beaten again. The United States, United Kingdom and France coalition launched airstrikes against Syrian targets as Donald Trump sought to punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for a […]

Argentina imports 120,000 tons of soybeans from United States

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina, the world’s third biggest soy producer, booked its largest purchase of U.S. soybeans in 20 years this week after drought cut its harvest, forcing crushers there to turn to imports. The […]

Over 60 Brazilian Congress members add Lula to their names

BRASILIA – More than 60 Brazilian members of congress from the opposition Worker’s Party have formally changed their names, adding ‘Lula’ to their names after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was jailed last weekend. The […]

LATAM strike affects 126,000 passengers

April 13, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Some 126,000 passengers will be affected by the strike initiated by crew members of a subsidiary of the Latam Airlines, after negotiations with the workers’ union of the company that canceled about 800 […]

Pakistan avoids Islamists showdown over anti-blasphemy row with ruling party

April 13, 2018 Web Desk

Mohsin Choudhry/The Santiago Times Publisher LAHORE – Pakistani Islamists who brought traffic in major cities to a standstill on Thursday have temporarily called off national protests after a long round of negotiations with the government […]

8-year-old Muslim girl raped, murdered by Indian gang in Kashmir’s Hindu temple

April 13, 2018 Web Desk

SRINAGAR – An eight-year-old girl was raped and murdered in India by a gang of Hindus trying to scare away a nomadic tribe group to which she belonged. Police in the occupied Kashmir valley say […]

Zuckerberg manages first congressional hearing but many questions remain about Facebook’s privacy policy

April 11, 2018 Web Desk

WASHINGTON – Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg testified about data privacy on Tuesday in a marathon hearing before the United States Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees. Here are seven takeaways. Facebook’s internal review of possible […]

More than 250 dead as military plane crashes in Algeria (VIDEO)

April 11, 2018 Web Desk

ALGIERS – An Algerian military plane crashed and caught fire on Wednesday killing 257 people, mostly army personnel and members of their families. Hundreds of ambulances and dozens of fire trucks with their sirens wailing […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

Featured

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