News: Chile

We have started to collect the most important news related to Chile in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Chile – overview

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• November 12th 2009 – April 10th 2009
• March 31st 2009 – September 4th 2008
• July 29th 2008 – May 8th 2008
• May 6th 2008 – November 24th 2007
• November 15th 2007 – October 5th 2007
• October 4th 2007 – July 4th 2007
• July 4th 2007 – February 5th 2007
• February 3rd 2007 – December 4th 2006
• December 3rd 2006 – October 11th 2006
• September 8th 2006 – August 4th 2006
• July 31st 2006 – June 1st 2006
• May 31st 2006 – January 31st 2006
• January 31st 2006 – January 3rd 2006
• December 29th 2005 – November 18th 2005
• November 17th 2005 – November 15th 2005

Chile: news

Chile says no to massive statue of Pope John Paul II

Thursday, November 12th 2009, 1:10

A plan to erect what would be the world's biggest statue of Pope John Paul II has been vetoed by authorities in Chile.
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Chile joint exercise angers Peru

Monday, October 19th 2009, 17:28
related countries: Peru

The Chilean Air Force has angered Peru by hosting a major joint military exercise this week near the border with its neighbour.
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Chile officers jailed for murder

Tuesday, October 6th 2009, 10:29
related countries: Croatia

Four retired Chilean army officers are jailed for the murder of a colonel who gave evidence about an illegal Pinochet-era arms deal.
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Chile 'Dirty War' suspects held

Wednesday, September 2nd 2009, 19:45

Chilean police arrest some 25 former officials for allegedly helping to purge critics of former ruler General Augusto Pinochet.
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Arrests sought for Pinochet-era abuses

Wednesday, September 2nd 2009, 0:30

A Chilean judge orders the arrest of nearly 130 agents accused of purging critics of former ruler General Augusto Pinochet.
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UN warns over swine flu in birds

Thursday, August 27th 2009, 22:57

The discovery of swine flu in turkeys in Chile raises concerns about the spread of the virus, a UN agency warns.
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Easter Island thumped in first official football match

Thursday, August 6th 2009, 14:42

Easter Island, the tiny South Pacific territory administered by Chile, stages its first officially sanctioned football match.
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Chilean singer Jara is exhumed

Thursday, June 4th 2009, 20:47

Officials in Chile have exhumed the body of the popular singer, Victor Jara, who was killed shortly after the military coup in 1973.
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Chile seizes elderly 'drug women'

Sunday, May 31st 2009, 1:04

Police in Chile arrest and charge two elderly women after finding a stash of cocaine and cash in their house.
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Charge over Chile singer's death

Wednesday, May 27th 2009, 19:10

A judge in Chile charges a former soldier in connection with the killing, 35 years ago, of the popular singer Victor Jara.
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Live text - Real Madrid v Barcelona

Saturday, May 2nd 2009, 17:30
related countries: Spain
related places: Barcelona

Real Madrid aim to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point when they meet in El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Ten killed in Chile prison blaze

Monday, April 27th 2009, 11:11

A fire breaks out during a fight between rival gangs of inmates at a prison in Chile, leaving 10 prisoners dead.
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Chile police 'victimise Mapuche'

Friday, April 10th 2009, 9:49

A top UN official says evidence suggests police in Chile use excessive force against the indigenous Mapuche people.
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