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Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office – Voice of America
Globe and Mail Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes OfficeVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Outgoing Chile's Pres. Michelle Bachelet (C) takes off the presidential sash as Chile's Pres. Sebastian Pinera (R) smiles during his swear-in ceremony in Valparaiso, 11 Mar 2010 Two strong earthquakes shook Chile Thursday as Sebastian Pinera …New Chile earthquake rattles... »
Chile rescues 79 survivors, Bachelet vows to crack down on looting – Xinhua
Telegraph.co.uk Chile rescues 79 survivors, Bachelet vows to crack down on lootingXinhuaSANTIAGO, March 2 (Xinhua) — Rescuers on Tuesday pulled out 79 survivors and seven bodies from the debris of a collapsed building in earthquake-stricken Concepcion. Firefighter commander Juan Carlos Subercaseaux told the press that six occupants of …Bachelet urges Chile earthquake survivors to... »
US Promises Aid for Chile Quake Victims – Voice of America
Globe and Mail US Promises Aid for Chile Quake VictimsVoice of AmericaUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States is preparing an extensive aid package for Chile after Saturday's powerful earthquake that killed more than 700 people and displaced an estimated two million. Clinton made a brief stop in …Bachelet urges Chile... »
Bachelet urges Chile earthquake survivors to stay calm – BBC News
Reuters Bachelet urges Chile earthquake survivors to stay calmBBC NewsChile's president has appealed for calm in the earthquake-ravaged city of Concepcion, vowing a stern response to any renewal of looting and violence. Michelle Bachelet says 14000 troops are now in the region, after dozens of people were arrested on …Clinton Visits Chile, Pledges Support... »
Extra troops deployed amid Chile earthquake unrest – BBC News
The Guardian Extra troops deployed amid Chile earthquake unrestBBC NewsThousands of Chilean troops are heading to the country's devastated earthquake zone as reports emerge of desperate survivors turning to looting and arson. President Michelle Bachelet said a total of 7000 troops would soon be in place in areas around …Why Bigger Quake Sowed Less... »
Chile Battles Lawlessness, Desperation After Massive Earthquake – Voice of America
ABC News Chile Battles Lawlessness, Desperation After Massive EarthquakeVoice of AmericaChile's President Michelle Bachelet (r) talks to residents in a destroyed area of Concepcion, some 100 km (62 miles) south of the epicenter of a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile on February 27, 2010. Chilean authorities are struggling to …Hundreds of looters detained... »
Hundreds of looters detained in Chile – ABC Online
Reuters Hundreds of looters detained in ChileABC OnlineHundreds of looters have been detained in earthquake-hit Chile, where troops have been forced to fire tear gas to stop mobs from pillaging shops and homes. Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake are being hampered by the …AIR Worldwide:Economic Losses From Chile Earthquake May... »
Quake survivor tells of chaos and despair in Concepcion – BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk Quake survivor tells of chaos and despair in ConcepcionBBC NewsRicardo Leon was at his grandmother's house in Concepcion when a huge earthquake struck early on Saturday. Concepcion is Chile's second largest city and is in the worst-hit area. When the earthquake struck I woke up, ran to the door and found my …AIR... »
Quake death toll rises as rescuers dig though rubble amid more aftershocks – Times Online
The Guardian Quake death toll rises as rescuers dig though rubble amid more aftershocksTimes OnlineThe death toll in Chile's earthquake rose to more than 700 last night as rescue workers battled to find survivors trapped in the wreckage and powerful aftershocks battered the country. President Bachelet said that 708 people were known to have... »
Chile earthquake: death toll continues to rise – Telegraph.co.uk
The Guardian Chile earthquake: death toll continues to riseTelegraph.co.ukThe death toll from the huge Chile earthquake rose to 700 on Sunday as the country assessed damage to half a million homes and a reconstruction bill that could run to £20 billion. By Harriet Alexander President Michelle Bachelet, who leaves office on …Scientists defend warning... »