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View of a large fire in the historical center of Iquique, Chile, 01 April 2014, after a 8.2 Richter scale earthquake hit in the Pacific Ocean, triggering a Tsunami, in the North of Chile. (EPA/Alex Valdes)
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 2, 2014 | World
Santiago, Reuters—A major earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck off the coast of northern Chile on Tuesday, causing five deaths and triggering a tsunami that pounded the shore with 2-meter-tall waves. Officials said the dead included people who were crushed by collapsing...
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Presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet waves during a victory rally in Santiago, Chile, on December 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo)
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 16, 2013 | World
Santiago, AP—President-elect Michelle Bachelet vowed to initiate profound changes after winning the seat by the biggest victory in eight decades. But analysts noted that the 41 percent voter turnout was the lowest since Chile’s return to democracy, suggesting...
