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Chile arrests 284 in protests condemning Pinochet dictatorship

September 13, 2026 admin

Chilean Carabineros detain a woman during a march for the victims of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship (1973–1990) marking the 53rd anniversary of the coup d’État that brought Pinochet to power, in Santiago on September 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP More than 280 people were arrested in Chile during demonstrations commemorating victims of Augusto Pinochet’s military…

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India in talks to acquire lithium blocks in Australia, Chile; eyes five more in Argentina: Kishan Reddy

September 11, 2026 admin

Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy at the third edition of CII’s Global Summit on Advanced Materials, Critical Minerals & Metals. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. The Union Mines Ministry is in talks with Australia and Chile to acquire lithium blocks, while seeking five additional blocks in Argentina, Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said…

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Finding the balance between intensity and rest is the key: Marijne

July 23, 2026 admin

The Indian women’s hockey team won the FIH Nations Cup, earning its Pro League promotion under Sjoerd Marijne. | Photo Credit: x@SjoerdMarijne With the Indian team entering its final stage of preparations for the World Cup, women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is focussing on fitness, aware it could be the difference in a game of…

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Keanu Reeves’ Rs 6.7 Lakh Rolex Stolen In Los Angeles, Found In Chile

December 29, 2024 admin

Chilean authorities have recovered three watches, including a Rolex Submariner, that are believed to have been stolen from Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves’ Los Angeles home in December 2023. The timepieces were part of a string of robberies targeting multiple victims. A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the thefts, CNN reported. The Rolex…

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Annular Solar Eclipse’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Seen In Easter Island And Patagonia

October 3, 2024 admin

Hanga Roa, Easter Island: The moon blotted out most of the sun across the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday afternoon, giving just a few specks of land an impressive annular “ring of fire” eclipse. Only Easter Island and a small area near the southern tip of Chile and Argentina witnessed an annular eclipse, lasting just a…

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Lionel Messi and Argentina Aim To Bury Chile Ghosts In Copa America 2024

June 25, 2024 admin

World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on Thursday with Lionel Messi looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance in the tournament. The 108-year-old competition is being held in the United States with the host nation among six teams from the CONCACAF…

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Chile, Peru Stalemate In Copa America

June 22, 2024 admin

Two-time Copa America champions Chile opened their bid for a third title with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Peru in Arlington on Friday. A scrappy encounter at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team saw neither side manage to get on top before a result that boosts Argentina’s hopes of winning…

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Watch: Lionel Messi’s Open Goal Miss That Broke The Internet

June 21, 2024 admin

Argentina begun their 2024 Copa America title defence with a 2-0 win over Canada, as talisman Messi played a crucial part in both goals. However, Messi was on the receiving end of trolling and criticism on social media, as he missed an open goal chance while Argentina were 1-0 up. A video went…

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Brazil Held By Venezuela As Argentina Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifiers

October 13, 2023 admin

A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined Paraguay on Thursday. Darwin Nunez struck a stoppage time penalty as Uruguay fought back for a…

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Politically divided Chile marks 50-year coup anniversary

September 12, 2023 admin

Chile on September 11 marked 50 years since the coup d’etat that brought Augusto Pinochet to power, with political divisions over the legacy of his brutal dictatorship on stark display. Commemorations of the violent U.S.-backed ouster of Marxist leader Salvador Allende still evoke strong emotions, and police fired teargas and water cannon at protesters who…

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