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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 rebuilding ‘can take years’ – Aljazeera.net
CBC.ca Chile rebuilding 'can take years'Aljazeera.netThe effort to rebuild Chile after Saturday's massive earthquake can take at least three years, Michelle Bachelet, the country's outgoing president, has said. Bachelet appealed on Thursday for international aid to help in the reconstruction effort …Earthquake Exposes Fault Lines in Chilean PoliticsNew York TimesChileans bitter about quake responseBBC... »
Chilean President Defends Government Handling of Quake – New York Times
Reuters Chilean President Defends Government Handling of QuakeNew York TimesSANTIAGO, Chile — As aid began to trickle out to the southern areas of Chile pounded by last weekend's earthquake, the outgoing president, Michelle Bachelet, struggled to respond to a growing torrent of criticism here …6.3-Magnitude Aftershock Hits Off Concepcion, ChileFOXNewsChile 'not facing food shortages'BBC... »
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... »
Lawlessness won’t be tolerated, Chilean president says – CNN
CBC.ca Lawlessness won't be tolerated, Chilean president saysCNNSantiago, Chile (CNN) — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said all emergency measures should be in place by Tuesday, three days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake destroyed large swaths of the central and southern parts of the nation. …Chilean Troops Deployed in Hard-Hit City to Quell UnrestNew York TimesChile... »
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... »
Dusk to dawn curfew imposed as Chile’s looters run wild – Times Online
Globe and Mail Dusk to dawn curfew imposed as Chile's looters run wildTimes OnlineChile officially appealed for international aid today as the country's President Michelle Bachelet imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in the two provinces closest to the epicentre of Saturday's earthquake and tsunami and the death toll rose to over 700 …Chilean... »
Chile’s President Is Facing New Test – Wall Street Journal
Globe and Mail Chile's President Is Facing New TestWall Street JournalSANTIAGO, Chile—Michelle Bachelet is a leader whose political fortunes have seemed to rise, paradoxically, just when the darkest crises struck Chile. Now, in the final weeks of her presidency, she is facing a huge …Chile troops tackle quake lootersBBC NewsAftershocks Shake Chile as Troops... »
Bachelet Appeals for Aid as Aftershocks Continue – Voice of America
The Guardian Bachelet Appeals for Aid as Aftershocks ContinueVoice of AmericaChile's President Michelle Bachelet (2ndR) 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. Rescue workers in Chile braved …Japan lifts all tsunami... »