Chile News http://www.topix.com/world/chile http://www.topix.com/rss/world/chile.xml News on Chile continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Bolivia-Chile border http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/magnitude-6-0-quake-hits-bolivia-chile-border?fromrss=1 A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Bolivia in the region of Potosi near the border with Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. via Reuters

]]> Reuters Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:00:40 GMT 080216HAM33J 1 Worldwide effort bringing ALMA telescope into reality http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/worldwide-effort-bringing-alma-telescope-into-reality?fromrss=1 "This ambitious project is the product of an international collaboration that spans the globe"

In the thin, dry air of northern Chile's Atacama Desert, at an altitude of 16,500 feet, an amazing new telescope system is taking shape, on schedule to provide the world's astronomers with unprecedented views ... via EurekAlert!

]]> EurekAlert! Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:16:46 GMT 080215U9LR95 0 More foreign leaders send sympathies over China's weather disaster http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/more-foreign-leaders-send-sympathies-over-chinas-weather-disaster?fromrss=1 More foreign leaders have sent messages to Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, offering their deep sympathies over the recent weather disaster in China. via People's Daily

]]> People's Daily Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:56:37 GMT 080214JSBGJK 0 CNN Chile: Coming Soon To Cable TV http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/cnn-chile-coming-soon-to-cable-tv?fromrss=1 "In addition to a fully staffed local news production center, CNN Chile will have complete access to CNN Worldwide's news-gathering resources"

CNN continues to grow its cable news service in international markets. Today CNN announced a partnership with Chile to produce a news network there. via NowPublic

]]> NowPublic Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:39:26 GMT 0802134ADBTS 0 Staying on in Chile http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/staying-on-in-chile?fromrss=1 Seventh heaven: The Mary McConneloug & Mike Broderick diary 2008 MTB 'super-couple', Mary McConneloug and Mike Broderick live together, train together, travel together and race together. via Bike-Zone

]]> Bike-Zone Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:19:37 GMT 080211H7M47G 0 Chilean army general quits over Pinochet-era human rights case http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/chilean-army-general-quits-over-pinochet-era-human-rights-case?fromrss=1 SANTIAGO, Chile : A prominent Chilean army general resigned Monday amid accusations that he was involved in a notorious human rights case dating back to the nation's military dictatorship. via International Herald Tribune

]]> International Herald Tribune Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:56:46 GMT 080210GVS3AV 1 Climbing and exploring the tangled streets of Chile's cultural capital http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/climbing-and-exploring-the-tangled-streets-of-chiles-cultural-capital?fromrss=1 "What have you done for your rights?"

As the tram moves up the steep tracks of Artilleria Hill, I catch glimpses of Valparaiso and its port below. via AMNY

]]> AMNY Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:48:45 GMT 080208BPA1GU 8 Chile Launches Energy-Saving Plan http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/chile-launches-energy-saving-plan?fromrss=1 "We are confident that these measures will allow us not to apply power rationing in March"

The Associated Press Thursday, February 7, 2008; 1:27 PM SANTIAGO, Chile -- Chile announced Thursday it will try to head off power rationing by cutting electrical voltage, distributing efficient light bulbs and ... via The Washington Post

]]> The Washington Post Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:11:16 GMT 080207BBVO4H 2 Chile's Economy Is Great. Too Bad Its Government Isn't. http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/chiles-economy-is-great-too-bad-its-government-isnt?fromrss=1 It might be argued that a country ceases to be underdeveloped when its citizens shift their anger from other people's wealth to the quality of the services their own wealth is paying for. via New Republic

]]> New Republic Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:00:20 GMT 0802067T9NR9 0 Northern Chile hit by 6.3 quake http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/northern-chile-hit-by-6-3-quake?fromrss=1 "It was a medium intensity earthquake"

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale rocked northern Chile early Monday, the US Geological Survey said, as Chilean officials added there were no reports of casualties or damage. via Raw Story

]]> Raw Story Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:44:37 GMT 080204HRUITS 0 Warm Farewell for Chilean Communist http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/warm-farewell-for-chilean-communist?fromrss=1 "Teitelboim was a symbol and an example of revolutionary conscience and consequence, not only for Chile, but for all the peoples"

Santiago de Chile, Feb 2 Volodia Teitelboim stood out in the fight of the Chilean people, his internationalist struggle and in his solidarity with Cuba, said here Fernando Remirez de Estenoz, member of the ... via Prensa Latina

]]> Prensa Latina Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:28:15 GMT 080203QQBK6N 0 Chile Media Remembers Teitelboim http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/02/chile-media-remembers-teitelboim?fromrss=1 "Volodia will be always among us."

Santiago, Chile, Feb 1 Special repercussions are present Friday in Chilean media after the death of outstanding fighter and academic Volodia Teitelboim, whose remains are lying in this capital's ancient ... via Prensa Latina

]]> Prensa Latina Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:42:15 GMT 080201CM3JLQ 0 Chilean monkeys rescued from lab http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/chilean-monkeys-rescued-from-lab?fromrss=1 Capuchin monkeys live in groups of around 35 in the wild Eighty-eight monkeys in a South American laboratory have been brought to the UK by a primate sanctuary. via BBC

]]> BBC Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:24:45 GMT 0801308LM4DB 0 Woman seeks answers on brother's fate http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/woman-seeks-answers-on-brothers-fate?fromrss=1 "But I need to fight, I need to know."

US citizen Olga Weisfeiler, right, gestures after addressing a news conference at the US Embassy in Santiago, Tuesday, Jan. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

]]> Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:12:30 GMT 080129PGIFJ3 0 Chilean Activist Ends Long Hunger Strike http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/chilean-activist-ends-long-hunger-strike?fromrss=1 An indigenous rights activist jailed for setting fire to a farm once owned by Mapuche Indians ended a 110-day hunger strike on Monday, government and religious officials said.

Patricia Troncoso ended her fast after Chilean officials agreed to transfer her to a special, rural prison and allow her home leave on weekends _ benefits often granted for good behavior, said Bishop Alejandro Goic, who represented her in negotiations.

Presidential spokesman Francisco Vidal confirmed the agreement. Read more

]]> The Associated Press Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:13:06 GMT 080128SK9CED 0 Brazilian congressmen stuck in South Pole by bad weather http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/brazilian-congressmen-stuck-in-south-pole-by-bad-weather?fromrss=1 "I cannot say that we are feeling comfortable, but we are fine. The Chilean base has provided us with all support"

Thirteen Brazilian Congressmen had been stranded for several days in Antarctica by bad weather, the local press reported Sunday. via People's Daily Online

]]> People's Daily Online Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:22:31 GMT 080128TOCO8Q 1 2008 Sundance/NHK International Filmmaker Award Winners http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/2008-sundance-nhk-international-filmmaker-award-winners?fromrss=1 As people begin to head out of Sundance in droves, the honors are starting to pour in. via Blogging Sundance

]]> Blogging Sundance Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:04:26 GMT 080127OU62SN 0 White Mountain Administrative Update http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/white-mountain-administrative-update?fromrss=1 White Mountain Titanium Corporation is incorporated in the United States, with its registered office in Carson City, Nevada and its records office in South Jordan, Utah. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

]]> The South Mississippi Sun Herald Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:57:08 GMT 0801261F2HC6 0 Los Andes to Acquire Consumptive Water Rights for Vizcachitas http://www.topix.net/world/chile/2008/01/los-andes-to-acquire-consumptive-water-rights-for-vizcachitas?fromrss=1 Los Andes Copper Ltd. announces an agreement in principle to acquire 250 litres per second of consumptive water rights on the Aconcagua River from Inversiones Y Asesorias El Sauce Sociedad Anonima. via Market Wire

]]> Market Wire Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:52:57 GMT 080125SDPO6B 0