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Joy as Chile miners reach surface – BBC News
Moneycontrol.com Joy as Chile miners reach surfaceBBC News1232: Chilean newspaper La Tercera reports that former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet commented on the rescue while at Tokyo airport. "I am very moved, I have been watching the rescue operation in Tokyo and the images of the miners coming out of …Chile miners rescue: Part 1Telegraph.co.ukChile... »
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... »
Chile quake curfew ends as troops seek end to looting – BBC News
Globe and Mail Chile quake curfew ends as troops seek end to lootingBBC NewsA curfew has ended in Chile's second city, Concepcion, with thousands of troops now trying to prevent a renewal of looting in the earthquake zone. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet says 14000 troops are now in the region, after dozens of people... »
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... »
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... »
Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescue – BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescueBBC NewsChilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced emergency measures to deal with the destruction caused by Saturday's massive earthquake. The 8.8 magnitude quake – one of the most powerful recorded – devastated central parts of the country, …Quake death toll rises as rescuers dig though rubble... »
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... »