Lesbian mothers recognized by Chilean court in historic verdict
Gonzalo Eduardo Díaz Ponce/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – This week, the Second Family Court of Chile ordered the Civil Registry Service to register a…
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Letter reveals the quirky side of Albert Einstein
By Hanan Greenwood/Israel Hayom A letter up for auction in Israel shows a lighter side to world-renowned theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, who developed the theory…
Chile’s legal fraternity mourns first judge’s death from COVID-19
SANTIAGO – The Association of Magistrates and Magistrates of Chile on Sunday confirmed the death of the first Chilean magistrate due to the coronavirus. The…
Chile prepares third stimulus package as COVID-19 cases soar to 174,293
Ross Brown/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – Chile’s health ministry on Sunday reported 222 new deaths from coronavirus and 6,938 new cases, the highest number…
Bolivia announces elections in September with measures against Covid-19
LA PAZ – The Bolivian Assembly has approved the law to carry out the general elections on September 6, scheduled in principle for May 3…
Chilean blood banks call for donations amid critical COVID19 pandemic situation
SANTIAGO – Every June 14, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated. In Chile, the anniversary is celebrated with an eye toward the donor drop registered…
North and South America have four of the 10 worst Covid-19 hit countries
GENEVA, Switzerland – The Americas are bearing the brunt of the global coronavirus pandemic at present, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said, with North…
Chile exceeds 3,100 deaths, records 6,509 new cases of COVID-19
SANTIAGO – The Ministry of Health on Saturday released a new balance on the situation of the coronavirus in Chile, reporting a total of 231…
Chile’s health minister resigns as coronavirus tally surpasses 167,000
SANTIAGO – President Sebastián Piñera, in a surprise cabinet change, replaced Health Minister Jaime Mañalich on Saturday amid controversy over the country’s figures for deaths…
Brazil overtakes UK to become the country with second highest coronavirus death toll
BRASILIA – Brazil has become the second-highest coronavirus death toll in the world behind the United States, where several states have posted record daily case…