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6.2 Quake Knocks Down Walls in Chile

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:11:48 CDT

An earthquake has shaken down walls and knocked out electricity in parts of far-northern Chile. No injuries have been reported, though. The US Geological Survey calculates the magnitude as 6.2 and says it was centered about 41 miles east-northeast of Tacna, Peru, which is situated near Chile's border. The...

Which Country Believes in God Most?

Kevin Spak — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:23:53 CDT

If religion were a contest, the Philippines would be winning. A whopping 94% of people in the Philippines believe in God, making it the most faithful country on the planet, or at least, among the 30 countries included in a new University of Chicago study. But almost all the nations...

6.7 Earthquake Rattles Chile

Mary Papenfuss — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:09:00 CDT

A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile early today, shuddering buildings and sending panicked residents fleeing outdoors. There was an early report of a death by heart attack during the quake that struck 25 miles northeast of the eastern port city of Valparaiso. The temblor was felt for almost a...

7.1 Quake Shakes Up Chile

Mark Russell — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:19:00 CDT

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit Chile in two years, last night rocked Talca, a small city 136 miles south of Santiago, reports AP . Buildings swayed in Santiago, and people living along the coast were warned to watch for tsunamis, but there were no reports of injuries or...

Chilean Envoy's Daughter Shot Dead

Mary Papenfuss — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:40:00 CDT

The Venezuelan government is apologizing for the shooting death of the 19-year-old daughter of the Chilean envoy, killed at a security checkpoint. Twelve officers have been arrested. Karen Berendique was shot three times as she sat in a car with her brother when the officers opened fire in the western...

25 Anonymous Hackers Busted in 4 Countries: Cops

Rob Quinn — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:35:00 CST

Some 25 suspected members of the Anonymous hacking collective have been arrested in Europe and South America, according to Interpol. The international police agency says 250 items of IT equipment were seized in raids in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Spain, the BBC reports. The suspects—including "Pacotron," the alleged chief...

Chile Panics as 6.2 Quake Hits

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:17:42 CST

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck today just off the shore of south-central Chile, the same area devastated by a massive temblor two years ago, though there were no immediate reports of damage. Today's quake was centered 31 miles northwest of Concepcion, and relatively shallow at 12 miles deep. But Chile's...

Doctors Separate Twins in 18-Hour Surgery

Kate Schwartz — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:15:58 CST

For 18 hours beginning yesterday, Chileans were captivated by the fate of 10-month-old conjoined twins Maria Paz and Maria Jose. The AP reports that the country widely followed the marathon surgery to separate the girls, via both television and Internet. And the outcome thus far seems a happy one: Though...

Chile Prez Slammed for Summit Sexist Joke

Rob Quinn — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:05:00 CST

Opposition lawmakers in Chile say President Sebastian Pinera embarrassed the country by telling a sexist joke to the other 32 heads of state at a regional summit over the weekend. "Do you know what the difference between a politician and a lady is?" he asked. "When a politician says 'Yes,...