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Astronomers catch a super-energetic collision of dead stars

A distant neutron-star merger unleashed one of the most powerful short gamma-ray bursts (GRB) ever seen.

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Experts investigate mysterious 200-foot-deep sinkhole near copper mine in Chile

Experts were dispatched to examine the hole, some 104 feet in diameter and twice as deep.

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A massive sinkhole just discovered in Chile has authorities puzzled

The 656-foot-deep sinkhole was found Saturday near a mining site. Investigators are working to determine what caused the sinkhole to open, and say they have seen a lot of water inside.

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Chile’s Failed Pensions Are Neoliberalism’s Badge of Shame

A successful reform of the system is essential not only to reducing poverty, but also to restoring public faith in the country’s democracy.

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Rest in peace: Naval Academy midshipman recovered in Chilean lagoon after an apparent hiking accident, officials say

The body of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman was recovered Sunday morning in Chile after he appeared to have lost his footing during a hike and then fell over a waterfall, according to the United States Naval Academy.

FIFA to use new high-tech for offside calls at World Cup

FIFA will introduce new technology to improve offside calls at the World Cup in Qatar this year, using a limb-tracking camera system.

Chile meets controversy in remaking the role of first lady

Chile’s new left-leaning government is doing away with the office of the first lady as part of its effort to transform a role that both the president and his partner have characterized as archaic

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For Colombia’s New Leader, Winning Was the Easy Part

The Latin American nation has voted out its pro-business political establishment. But to stand a chance of meeting sky-high expectations, president-elect Gustavo Petro needs moderation.

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How a Battery Metals Squeeze Puts EV Future at Risk

The world’s epic shift into electric vehicles needs to overcome a major obstacle: how to meet rocketing demand for batteries, the vital component, while cutting the cost to help the cars go mainstream. Factory lines churning out power packs to fuel a clean energy future are being built faster than strained supply chains can keep up. A global rush to lock in stocks of lithium, nickel, cobalt and other key ingredients from a handful of nations has sent prices hurtling higher. There are major conce

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Behold the coiled beauty of this snake-like galaxy 80 million light-years from Earth

Check out this striking image of NGC 1087 recently captured by Chile's ALMA observatory.

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Ecuador keeps World Cup spot as FIFA rejects Chile complaint

Ecuador has kept its place at the World Cup.

How a Battery Metals Squeeze Puts EV Future at Risk: QuickTake

The world’s epic shift into electric vehicles needs to overcome a major obstacle: how to meet rocketing demand for batteries, the vital component, while cutting the cost to help the cars go mainstream. Factory lines churning out power packs to fuel a clean energy future are being built faster than strained supply chains can keep up. A global rush to lock in stocks of lithium, nickel, cobalt and other key ingredients from a handful of nations has sent prices hurtling higher. There are major conce

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How a Battery Metals Squeeze Puts EV Future at Risk

The world’s epic shift into electric vehicles needs to overcome a major obstacle: how to meet rocketing demand for batteries, the vital component, while cutting the cost to help the cars go mainstream. Factory lines churning out power packs to fuel a clean energy future are being built faster than strained supply chains can keep up. A global rush to lock in stocks of lithium, nickel, cobalt and other key ingredients from a handful of nations has sent prices hurtling higher. There are major conce

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California’s ‘Methuselah’ bristlecone pine may no longer be the world’s oldest tree

Researchers in Chile identify a challenger to the world’s oldest tree: an alerce in Alerce Costero National Park that may be over 5,000 years old.

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Netflix's plan to charge people for sharing passwords is already a mess before it's even begun, report suggests

Netflix has been trialing a new policy to charge people for sharing their account outside of their households in Costa Rica, Chile, and Peru.

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Ancient Tree in Chile Could Be World's Oldest, Scientists Say

An ancient cypress in southern Chile could be more than 5,000 years old, making it the world's most aged tree, new research finds.

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Chile apologizes to woman forcibly sterilized for HIV status

Chile’s president publicly apologized to a woman who was sterilized without her consent at a public hospital two decades ago because she was HIV-positive

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Vaccines bring optimism as COVID cases soar in South America

After a reprieve of months, confirmed cases of COVID-19 are surging in the southern tip of South America.

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Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse glows eerie red in new photo

The European Southern Observatory shared a new image of the Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse, taken on the night of May 15, 2022, from the Paranal Observatory in Chile.

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Chile's Pereira misses chance at PGA history with closing 6

Mito Pereira had a one-shot lead in the PGA Championship when he sent his tee shot into the water on the par-4 18th hole at Southern Hills.

A meteor shower outburst from a shattered comet may spawn new tau Herculids display on May 30

The tau Herculids from comet 73P/Schwassman-Wachmann which began to fragment in 1995 may make an appearance on the night of May 30-31.

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Melting glacier allows researchers to make ‘exceptional' prehistoric discovery

The "exceptional" 130-million-year-old fossilized remains of a pregnant ichthyosaur with several fully intact embryos have been unearthed in Chile, a first-of-its-kind prehistoric discovery on the planet. A melting glacier in Torres del Paine National Park in the Patagonia region slowly revealed the treasure: A 13-foot-long fossilized marine creature, nicknamed Fiona by scientists. The fossil dates to the Early Cretaceous Period, between 129 million and 139 million years ago, when the mighty bra

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The moon photobombs a sunset in this otherworldly solar eclipse image

A partial solar eclipse coincided with sunset in April 2022. This image tracks the movements of the sun and eclipse stages.

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Earth tells us to 'GO' in weird cloud message seen from space (photo)

A surprising new photo from the GOES East satellite has revealed what appears to be the word "Go" written in the clouds as seen from space.

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Dark Energy Camera spies 'galactic ballet' of galaxies in stunning space photo

One of the most powerful cameras in the world just photographed two distant galaxies entwined in what's been described as a "galactic ballet."

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The 1st solar eclipse of 2022 is stunning in these satellite views.

We also got a glimpse from a solar telescope in Chile.

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Black Moon solar eclipse looks otherworldly in stunning images

The rare partial solar eclipse stunned skywatchers on Apirl 30. Here's a look at their images.

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Rare Black Moon solar eclipse takes bite out of sun over South America

A partial solar eclipse provided a celestial treat for skywatchers around the world today (April 30), thanks to live webcasts of the event.

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The first solar eclipse of 2022 has begun and here's the view!

It's the moment skywatchers have been waiting for: The year's first solar eclipse has begun.

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See the Milky Way sparkle with two telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert in this stunning photo

The Milky Way serves as a celestial pathway between two telescopes in a stunning image from Chile's Atacama Desert.

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Latin American nations ease restrictions as COVID cases drop

Plummeting coronavirus infection rates across Latin America have led governments in the region to lift restrictions on mass gatherings, travel requirements and mask mandates that have been in place for two years

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Latin American nations ease restrictions as COVID cases drop

Plummeting coronavirus infection rates across Latin America have led governments in the region to lift restrictions on mass gatherings, travel requirements and mask mandates that have been in place for two years.

Latin American nations ease restrictions as COVID cases drop

Colombians will soon be going to movie theaters without having to wear face masks. Mexico's president has declared the pandemic over. The region has been hit hard by the pandemic, with nations like Brazil and Peru registering some of the world’s highest death tolls.

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New technology tackles drought in California

Millions of dollars in helicopter equipment, research and water conservation is being invested in California as leaders face the reality of a worsening drought.

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'Biggest earthquake in human history' caused a 5000-mile-long megatsunami that sent massive waves crashing from Chile to New Zealand, study finds

A 9.5 earthquake that struck about 3,800 years in northern Chile was the greatest in human history, according to a new study.

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Bolivia: Chile is hampering efforts to resolve river dispute

Lawyers for Bolivia have told judges that Chile’s decision to file a case at the United Nations’ top court about a river that crosses their border in the Atacama Desert has hampered diplomatic efforts to resolve the disagreement.

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Chile seeks world court ruling on river dispute with Bolivia

Chile has begun arguing a case at the United Nations’ highest court that seeks to resolve a long-running dispute with its Latin American neighbor Bolivia over the use of the waters of a small river that flows across both nations.

Peru, Colombia and Chile vying for World Cup playoff spot

Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay have already secured the region’s four direct spots at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, but there's still a lot at stake in the final round of South American qualifying on Tuesday. The biggest prize is the intercontinental playoff spot against the fifth place team from Asia, with Peru (21 points), Colombia (20) and Chile (19) chasing fifth place in South America.

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Another search for Planet 9 comes up empty

A theorized huge, ninth planet beyond the orbit of Neptune once again wasn't found in a new survey of the solar system's outer reaches.

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Former student protest leader becomes Chile's president

Left-leaning former student leader Gabriel Boric has been sworn in as Chile’s new president

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First same-sex couple marries in Chile under new law

Two men have become the first same-sex couple to marry in Chile under a law that took effect after years of campaigning by activists.

Is Taiwan Next?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine makes the frightening possibility of China seizing control of the island more real.

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Lithium Is in Short Supply — But Probably Not for Long

Given the demand from electric-car makers, suppliers and governments are bound to mine more of it.

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Taylor Swift slams musician Damon Albarn for claiming she doesn’t write her own songs: ‘False and SO damaging’

British musician Albarn, who was the Blur frontman, apologized "unreservedly and unconditionally" on Twitter.

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Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships

Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem.

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Chile starts fourth vaccine dose as coronavirus cases rise

Chile is implementing a fourth vaccination dose for some citizens as the number of daily coronavirus infections rises.

Latin America’s New Economic Model May Emerge in Chile

Once the region’s no-frills, free-market poster child, Chile needs more government spending, not less, to sustain its growth trajectory.

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Without Tsitsipas, Greece loses to Poland at ATP Cup

Greece badly missed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the singles when it was beaten by Poland on the opening day of the 16-team ATP Cup tournament on Saturday. The fourth-ranked Tsitsipas had to withdraw with an elbow problem ahead of his match with ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz, who went on to beat replacement Aristotelis Thanos 6-1, 6-2 to give Poland an unassailable 2-0 lead after Kamil Majchrzak had defeated Michail Pervolarakis 6-1, 6-4 earlier. Greece then gained some consolation when Tsitsipas combined with Pervolarakis in the doubles to overcome Szymon Walkow and Jan Zielinski 6-4, 5-7, 10-8.

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Video from fatal LAPD shooting at Burlington shows officer open fire over bloodied victim

The LAPD released video of the fatal police shooting inside a Burlington clothing store last week that left a suspect and a 14-year-old girl dead.

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Chile Can’t Afford a Swerve Into Radicalism

Leftist Gabriel Boric has won the most polarized Chilean election in decades by edging toward the center. To govern, he’ll need a heavier dose of moderation.

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Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election

His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday.

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Would you pay $65 for really good boxed wine? This maker is betting on it.

Boxed wine no longer means low-quality.

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Chile sees migrant crossings rise ahead of presidential vote

A merciless sun sears the migrants as they walk through one of the driest places in the world, trying to illegally cross the border from Bolivia into Chile fearing it might soon be closed

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Chile's congress approves same-sex marriages, adoptions

Both houses of Chile’s congress have voted to approve a marriage equality bill that also includes authorization for adoptions by same-sex couples.

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New dinosaur species from Chile had a unique slashing tail

Scientists in Chile have found the fossils of a strange new dinosaur species.

Best friends at 9, they were separated when they fled the Nazis. Now, 82 years later, they finally hugged again.

The last time they were together was 1939, when they shared a tearful hug in a Berlin schoolyard.

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Shaken by protests, battered by the coronavirus, a divided Chile picks a new president

The tumult of the last two years has produced as unusually divisive election. The frontrunners are a conservative populist and a leftist former student leader.

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In uncertain times, Chileans vote with ballots and wallets

Chileans are voting for president Sunday with a mix of dread, optimism and above all uncertainty about what lies ahead after a wave of social and political unrest that includes the current effort to rewrite the constitution

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Chile’s Problems Won’t Be Solved at the Ballot Box

As Chileans head to the polls, an ultraconservative candidate and a former student leader are front-runners to become the next president. Whoever wins must contend with a new constitution that may promise more than it can deliver.

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Border crossings by Haitian migrants plunged in October, CBP data show

The Biden administration has been using the Title 42 public health order to expel migrants back to Haiti. Those measures appear to be discouraging others from crossing.

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Chile's president has been impeached over the Pandora Papers allegations

The impeachment sets up a Senate trial over whether to remove Sebastián Piñera over allegations he favored the sale of a family property while in office. The effort has 24 of the needed 29 votes.

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Chilean President Faces Impeachment Over Pandora Papers Revelation

Lawmakers have begun an impeachment procedure against President Sebastián Piñera, accusing him of using his presidency for business gains.

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Chilean president impeached over Pandora Papers revelation

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has been impeached by the lower house of Chile’s congress, setting up a Senate trial over whether to remove him due to allegations he favored the sale of a family property while in office.

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‘We suffered a lot to get here’: A Haitian migrant’s harrowing journey to the Texas-Mexico border

After witnessing fellow migrants swept away in a Central American river and a sexual assault by armed men, one man wants to put the traumatic journey in the past and find stability for his family in Ohio.

For many Haitian migrants, journey to Texas started online

For the final leg of his journey from Chile to the United States, Haitian migrant Fabricio Jean followed detailed instructions sent to him via WhatsApp from his brother in New Jersey who had recently taken the route to the Texas border.

Haitian deportees start over in country they don’t recognize

Hundreds of Haitians are scrambling to find jobs, food and housing after being deported from the U.S. to a country that they left almost a decade ago and is now largely unfamiliar: The president has been assassinated, an earthquake has destroyed their relatives’ homes, and gang violence has displaced thousands who now sleep on the floor in temporary shelters.

US launches mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas

The U.S. is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland and trying to block others from crossing the border from Mexico.

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Chilean shot-putter becomes first Latin American Paralympian to become a Barbie doll

A Chilean Paralympian who is in a wheelchair became the latest in a series of diversifying Barbie dolls.

Bruno Schmidt, Evandro begin gold quest with win over Chile's Grimalts

Bruno and Evandro had to go an hour to collect a 2-1 win over Chile's Marco Grimalt and Esteban Grimalt, sandwiching 21-15 and 15-12 sets around a 21-16 loss.

Local firefighter reconnecting with family in Chile after being taken at birth

A local firefighter born in Chile was taken from his birth mother as a newborn.

US probes rash of health incidents among diplomats in Vienna

U.S. officials say the Biden administration is investigating a recent rash of mysterious health incidents reported by American diplomats and other government employees in Vienna, Austria.

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Niemann, Lewis share 36-hole lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

Joaquin Niemann and Tom Lewis topped the jam-packed leaderboard heading into the weekend in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Chileans favored independents to draft a new constitution

Chileans favored left-leaning independent candidates in electing an assembly that will draft a new constitution, replacing the one imposed in the 1980s during the military dictatorship.

French president foresees some summer tourists in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron says he foresees at least some tourists returning to Paris this summer if they have gotten vaccinated or have proof of testing negative for the coronavirus.

Big Chile study finds Chinese vaccine slashes COVID deaths

A study of millions of Chileans who have received the Chinese-developed CoronaVac vaccine has found it 67% effective against symptoms and 80% against death from COVID-19.

China gives approval for broader use of Sinovac vaccine

Regulators gave conditional approval for Sinovac Biotech Ltds shot, CoronaVac, on Friday, Feb. 5, clearing the way for general use, The National Medical Products Administration announced in a statement Saturday, Feb. 6. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)TAIPEI – China has given broader approval for the domestic-made Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, expanding those who can receive it beyond the high-risk and priority groups already allowed under an emergency clearance. In China, the shot was given emergency approval last July, allowing people such as medical workers and employees of state-owned firms to receive it. The conditional approval means the vaccine can now be given to the general public, though research is still ongoing. AdIt is the second locally made vaccine to be given conditional approval.

Red Cross to help poor countries with vaccines

He says, “The trend is favorable, but the situation is still very, very bad.”Spain has administered 1.67 million vaccine doses, with more than 586,000 people getting both doses. — Nebraska will receive 21% more doses of coronavirus vaccines this week as the state continues to work to speed up distribution of the shots. ___GENEVA — A top international Red Cross organization has announced a 100-million Swiss franc ($110 million) plan to help support the immunization of 500 million people worldwide against COVID-19 amid concerns about vast inequalities in the rollout of coronavirus vaccines between rich and poor countries. AdThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, an umbrella organization of national groups, says the world’s 50 poorest countries have received only 0.1% of the total vaccine doses that have been administered worldwide so far — with 70% administered in the 50 richest countries. The initiative is to begin with 66 national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and others are in talks with their respective governments.

Niemann finishes with eagle and shares the lead at Sony Open

(AP Photo/Jamm Aquino)HONOLULU – Joaquin Niemann had no regrets about the 18th hole at the Sony Open. “Spent a few days thinking about that last hole, but taking all the positives from the week and pull it out for this week.”They weren't easy days for Niemann. The 22-year-old from Chile is still too young to have experienced the inevitable losses that pile up in this sport. Niemann's only bogey was when he fell asleep on a 25-foot birdie putt above the hole at No. We talked for an hour about the whole tournament, not for that 18th hole.

Mexico starts giving first shots of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine

The country's 1.4 million health workers will be the first to get the shots, followed by the elderly, those with underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the disease, and teachers. Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Mexico was the first country in Latin America to get the vaccine, though others were close behind. In Costa Rica, which is the third country in the region to begin using the Pfizer vaccine, the first shot was given Thursday to Elizabeth Castillo, 91. Argentina, which has run into problems obtaining the Pfizer vaccine, received a flight carrying 300,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. Argentina plans to become the first country in Latin America to administer the Russian vaccine starting next week.

The Latest: Washington state sees record hospitalizations

(AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)SEATTLE — Health officials in Washington state said the number of people who were hospitalized to receive treatment for the coronavirus has reached a record high. The director of the state health department urged residents to cancel indoor Thanksgiving plans and those that involve large groups of family and friends. Authorities are strictly enforcing a lockdown and nightly curfew after a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Health authorities announced 1,498 new coronavirus cases Sunday, along with 103 deaths, five less than the daily record set Saturday. Italy added 28,337 confirmed cases, raising to 1,408,868, the country’s total in the pandemic.

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2/3rds of Chilean voters back rewriting their constitution

The special convention would begin drafting a new constitution that would be submitted to voters in mid-2022. “What happened in the social outburst is now reflected in the outcome of the plebiscite," said one celebrant, Paulina León. “The people have demonstrated saying they want better pensions, better health, better education. Officials trying to ensure voters felt safe barred infected persons or those close to them from the polls, and long lines formed at voting places. Voters had to wear masks — dipping them only briefly for identification purposes — and brought their own pencils.

The Latest: Federer congratulates Nadal on 20th Slam title

(AP Photo/Christophe Ena)PARIS – The Latest from the French Open (all times local):___7 p.m.Roger Federer has congratulated rival Rafael Nadal on pulling even at 20 Grand Slam titles. ___ 6 p.m.Rafael Nadal has matched Roger Federer with his 20th Grand Slam singles title. ___5:52 p.m.Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win a record-extending 13th French Open and match Roger Federer with his 20th Grand Slam title. Nadal is seeking a record-extending 13th trophy at Roland Garros and can match Roger Federer with his 20th Grand Slam title. “To be a Grand Slam is to be a pillar of the game,” he said.

Police officer in Chile accused of throwing teen from bridge

Paramedics and demostrators attend a youth who fell into the Mapocho river from a bridge during a police charge on protesters in Santiago, Chile, Friday Sept.2, 2020. (AP Photo/Aliosha Marquez Alvear)SANTIAGO – Authorities in Chile have arrested a police officer who allegedly threw a teen-ager from a bridge into a river bed during a protest. Some 31 people have died in the unrest and numerous allegations of human rights violations were filed against police. The North Central Prosecutor’s Office of Santiago accused the police officer of “causing” the youth to fall and said attempted murder charges would be filed on Sunday. The government said in a statement that it condemns any violation of human rights.

In Chile, life goes on for loved ones after COVID-19

Jose Collantes helps his daughter Kehity do her homework where they live with Jose's sister in Santiago, Chile, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, two months after his wife, her mother, died of COVID-19. Daddy, daddy, why did mommy die? asks his 5-year-old daughter Kehity, whose mother, Silvia Cano Campos, died in mid-June. Collantes is one of thousands of people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 in Chile, one of the countries in Latin America hardest hit by the virus. Collantes says he is haunted by questions about why Cano died and not him when they both caught the virus. The coronavirus does nothing, he said he told Cano, 37, who is also a Peruvian.

Stalled by pandemic, migrants press in quest for better life

Women and children sit idle at a migrant camp amid the new coronavirus pandemic in Lajas Blancas, Darien province, Panama, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. In Lajas Blancas, the migrants did not wear masks or practice social distancing, but Panama's Public Security Minister Juan Pino said there have not been more than 10 infections among the migrants. Many of the migrants left their native countries years ago and cannot imagine returning worse off than they were before. In Lajas Blancas, the migrants live in a grassy field under tarps on wooden platforms packed tight between a dirt road and the brown waters of a river. In Lajas Blancas, the migrants did not wear masks or practice social distancing, but Pino said there have been no more than 10 infections among them.

EU unveils plan to secure raw materials, cut dependency

Its demand for rare earth materials in permanent magnets used in several technologies could increase 10-fold over the same period. We have to drastically change our approach, European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said. The strategy aims to set up a European Raw Materials Alliance with industry, investors, the European Investment Bank, EU member countries and others to help secure raw mineral supply chains. The EU also wants to study ways to reuse, repair and recycle products that use rare earth minerals. The goal is to map the possible supply of critical raw materials in EU stocks and waste, as well as to identify projects to help recover them, by 2022.

English pubs reopen but little normal elsewhere in the world

(AP Photo/Esteban Felix)JOHANNESBURG Pubs across England were reopening Saturday in an effort at normal life, while South Africa signaled anything but reporting another record daily high in confirmed coronavirus cases as the health system showed strain. Confirmed cases are climbing in 40 states, and the U.S. set another record Friday with 52,300 newly reported infections, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Confirmed cases across the 54-nation continent are now above 433,000. Merkel paid tribute to the elderly, who like elsewhere in the world, have been particularly hard hit. The most painful thing was surely not to be able to see children and grandchildren for many weeks, she said.

China virus cases stabilize as Italy sees drop in deaths

In the U.S., Vice President Mike Pence called off off a planned campaign bus tour in Florida following a surge in confirmed cases there. No positive cases were found in Beijings beauty and barber shops in a further sign that the citys recent outbreak has been largely brought under control. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 40 of the newly reported cases were domestically infected, while 22 others came from overseas. The virus is blamed for more than 125,000 deaths and over 2.5 million confirmed infections nationwide in the U.S., by Johns Hopkins count. Worldwide, the virus has claimed close to a half-million lives with nearly 10 million cases.

The Latest: Pakistan reports 153 deaths, highest daily toll

(AP Photo/Fareed Khan)ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has reported 153 COVID-19 fatalities, a new daily record, as infections continue to spiral, pushing the overall number of confirmed cases to 171,665. Hospitals are filling up and in many cities across the country, COVID-19 patients are being turned away. The 67 cases is the largest daily increase since South Korea reported 79 cases on May 28. ___BEIJING Chinas capital has recorded a further drop in new confirmed coronavirus cases as tightened measures to contain the spread remain in place. ___SAO PAULO Brazils government says the country has surpassed more than 1 million cases confirmed coronavirus cases.

10 Things to Know for Today

Platinum-selling reggaeton act Gente de Zona were barred from a New Years Eve concert in a Miami park on Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix, File)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. TRUMP TO FACE ACCUSERS The impeached president will deliver his State of the Union speech on the eve of what's anticipated to be his Senate acquittal. FORMER KENYAN PRESIDENT DIES Daniel arap Moi, who presided over years of repression and economic turmoil fueled by runaway corruption, was 95. MIAMI SEES A RETURN TO CULTURAL HARD LINE ON CUBA Performers from the island who support its communist government or don’t speak out against it are facing backlash from some members of the United States’ largest Cuban-American community.

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