Tag: Chile
Quake strikes off Chile coast
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Thursday, the US Geological Survey reported.[MORE]
Trapped miners pass the one-month mark
The 33 men trapped in a Chilean mine have spent their first full month 700 metres underground.[MORE]
Miners' morale leaps as rescue drill inches closer
The morale of 33 miners trapped in Chile soared after music and hot meals were supplied, while NASA advisers praised their courage as a rescue drill inched closer.[MORE]
Chile mine owners beg forgiveness
The owners of a Chilean mine which collapsed early this month, trapping 33 men underground, have asked forgiveness for the accident.[MORE]
Drilling starts on Chile mine rescue shaft
A powerful mechanical digger has begun drilling a rescue shaft at a Chile mine where 33 men are trapped some 700 metre below ground.[MORE]
Trapped miners speak to families
Chile's trapped miners have spoken to their loved ones for the first time in brief conversations by radio-telephone.[MORE]
Trapped miners to talk with loved ones
The 33 men trapped in a collapsed Chilean mine will finally hear the voices of their loved ones in their first phone contact with relatives.[MORE]
NASA offers help in Chile mine rescue
The American space agency NASA is sending a team of experts to Chile to give advice on how to help 33 trapped miners cope with their ordeal. [MORE]
Trapped miners suffering from depression
Five of the 33 miners trapped deep underground are suffering from depression and will be treated remotely by a psychiatrist.[MORE]
Chile releases video of trapped miners
Chilean television has aired video footage of 33 miners who are facing months trapped underground in a collapsed gold and copper mine.[MORE]
Family of trapped miner launches legal action
The family of one of 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine following a collapse early this month will sue the owners of the shaft and government inspectors.[MORE]
Miners told they could be trapped until Christmas
Chilean officials have finally told a desperate group of trapped miners that they could be stuck in their collapsed mine for several months before being rescued.[MORE]
Miners in dark over lengthy rescue
Officials in Chile have kept 33 trapped miners in the dark about how long they will have to wait to be rescued.[MORE]
Aussie drill expert called to Chile mine rescue
A West Australian drilling consultant helping in the mine rescue in northern Chile says finding the 33 men alive was a complete surprise.[MORE]
Miners alive but face months underground
Thirty-three miners trapped underground for more than two weeks after a cave-in are alive, Chilean authorities say, after a note is sent to the surface.[MORE]
34 miners trapped after roof collapse
Thirty-four miners are trapped inside a copper mine in northern Chile after the roof of the main access to the mine collapsed.[MORE]
Workers trapped in Chile mine collapse
At least 34 miners are trapped inside a copper and gold mine in northern Chile after a cave-in, authorities say, although their condition is not known.[MORE]
Astronomers spot biggest star ever
Astronomers using a powerful telescope in Chile have discovered a monster star, 20 million times brighter than our sun.[MORE]
Deadly cold snap hits Latin America
Dozens of people are reported to have died from hypothermia as a cold snap sweeps across several countries in Latin America.[MORE]
Quake hits central Chile
A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit near the coast of central Chile, the US Geological Survey said, but emergency officials said there were no initial reports of damage.[MORE]
Spain facing early Davis Cup exit
Defending champion Spain is facing an early exit from this year's Davis Cup after losing both of the opening singles in its quarter-final against France overnight.[MORE]
Fans brace for total eclipse
Astronomers are this weekend preparing for one of nature's most spectacular astronomical events - a total eclipse of the Sun.[MORE]
Samba kings Brazil bludgeon Chile
Brazil has swept Chile aside 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in a display of mesmerising attacking football.[MORE]
Villa flying for Spain as Torres struggles
David Villa added to his repertoire of spectacular goals to help fire Spain into the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday but there will be concern about the continued poor form of his strike partner Fernando Torres.[MORE]
Spaniards finish top of Group H
Spain has defeated 10-man Chile 2-1 in Pretoria to finish with six points and claim top spot in Group H, setting up a tantalising round of 16 clash with Portugal at the World Cup.[MORE]
