Quake shakes Chilean capital Santiago
A 5.7 magnitude tremor shook Chile’s capital late on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Chilean Miners, Bomb Scares, Halloween Treats: October 2010 Buzz
by Vera H-C Chan Fear, and defying it against strong odds, turned out to be a more frightening theme than intended in this month of tricks-or-treat. Unfolding plots intended to instill true terror were foiled. The revelations unnerved many Americans, whose nerves were already frayed from election politicking. But, a half-joking call for sanity tried to keep things in perspective. Above all …
UPS plays critical role in Chilean rescue
A UPS humanitarian mission funded by the UPS Foundation finally paid dividends this week. Trapped Chilean miners, the beneficiaries of UPS-transported drill bits, emerged from the earth Tuesday and Wednesday after 66 days underground.
Chile Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Since at Least April as Retailers Hire
Chile’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since at least April for the three months through September as the agriculture, retail and construction industries stepped up hiring.
Exhibit Review | Otterbein University: Chilean prints come to the table
Otterbein University’s Frank Museum of Art, always a showcase for international art, hadn’t previously visited Latin America.
Chilean mining safety still on the agenda
SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 29 (UPI) — Chile’s mining industry is awaiting tough new regulations pledged by President Sebastian Pinera as officials warned against complacency after the dramatic rescue of 33 miners from the San Jose gold and copper mine.
Obama opens White House to Chilean mine rescuers
President Barack Obama on Thursday congratulated officials from NASA and several U.S. companies for their role in this month’s rescue of 33 miners trapped underground in Chile.
Obama welcomes Chilean mine rescue heroes
President Barack Obama will welcome some of the heroes of the Chilean mine rescue to the White House on Thursday.
