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Blow to President Gabriel Boric! Chile looks for way forward after rejecting new constitution

The large majority believe the current constitution needs changing, they just felt the proposed one was not a suitable replacement.

Sep 05, 2022, 15:06 PM IST

North Chile shaken by powerful quake for 2nd time this week

The last major earthquake was in the early morning of February 27, 2010, a magnitude 8.8 jolt that affected several Chilean regions and caused a tsunami, killing 526 people and leaving dozens missing. 

Sep 06, 2020, 14:56 PM IST

At least 5 dead, 15 missing in landslide in southern Chile

A mudslide fuelled by heavy rains has swept over a village in southern Chile, leaving at least five people dead and 15 missing, officials said.

Dec 17, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Pablo Neruda death probe finds cancer didn't kill him

International experts announced Friday that Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda did not die of cancer, but could not conclusively determine if he was assassinated by late dictator Augusto Pinochet`s regime.

Oct 21, 2017, 08:46 AM IST

A world's first – These lion cubs were born after their father had reversed vasectomy

The cubs, born three months ago, were conceived after their father 'Maucho' underwent the procedure, which vets at Buin Zoo in the suburbs of Santiago said took months of planning and a five-hour operation.

May 09, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake shakes Chile

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted central Chile on Tuesday, though there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to property, the US Geological Survey reported.

Feb 10, 2016, 07:20 AM IST

Seven killed after train collides with auto in Chile

Seven people were killed Sunday after a freight train smashed into a car that had become stranded on the tracks in southern Chile, officials said.

Feb 08, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

Hijackers try to force aircraft to fly to Venezuela

The case is currently under investigation by Colombian authorities.

Oct 30, 2015, 15:07 PM IST

Chile rocked by 6.0 magnitude quake, no injuries reported

The quake struck at 1:33 pm (1633 GMT) about 10 kilometers south of the town of Tongoy.

Oct 06, 2015, 04:01 AM IST

Chile rattled by two earthquakes

A series of smaller quakes also shook parts of the South American country today.

Oct 04, 2015, 02:24 AM IST

AITA chief Anil Khanna elected ITF vice president

He may have fallen a bit short in his bid to become the ITF President but AITA boss Anil Khanna has been elected as Vice President of the world governing body as he has retained his seat on the influential Board of Directors.

Sep 26, 2015, 20:50 PM IST

Australia to host USA in 2016 Davis Cup first round

The United States will travel to Australia as the two most successful nations in Davis Cup history are pitted against each other in the first round of the 2016 World Group play.

Sep 24, 2015, 07:59 AM IST

Quake of 6.5 magnitude shakes Chile capital

A tremor struck Chile`s capital city Santiago on Monday, shaking buildings, according to Reuters witnesses.

Sep 21, 2015, 23:38 PM IST

Powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake in Chile kills at least five, 1 million evacuated

A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile on Wednesday, killing five people and forcing 1 million to flee their homes.

Sep 17, 2015, 09:26 AM IST