Chile

Uruguay recall Edinson Cavani for World Cup qualifiers

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani was recalled to Uruguay's national football squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Chile next month.

Oct 24, 2015, 15:15 PM IST

2018 WC qualifiers: Willian brace lifts Brazil, Argentina held to draw

Brazil kick-started their South American World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Venezuela as Chile, Ecuador and Uruguay posted their second wins and Argentina gained their first point.

Oct 14, 2015, 13:12 PM IST

Time for Brazil to enjoy their football, says Dunga

Brazil coach Dunga has called on his team to rediscover their enjoyment for football as they seek their first victory of South America's 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Oct 13, 2015, 08:39 AM IST

Chile to allow sale of marijuana-derived drugs

The measure would require strict oversight, including authorization by a specialist and inventory checks, Burrows said.

Oct 10, 2015, 01:58 AM IST

Brazil, Argentina upset as road to World Cup begins

Argentina slumped to a shock home defeat against Ecuador while Brazil were beaten 2-0 by Chile as upsets dominated the opening round of South America's qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.

Oct 09, 2015, 09:49 AM IST

Nobody are favourites against Brazil: Dani Alves

Brazil full-back Dani Alves has denied claims that Chile are favourites for the teams' opening 2018 World Cup qualifier here on Thursday.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:28 PM IST

Dani Alves recalled to Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers

Brazil coach Dunga on Saturday called up Dani Alves for the team's opening 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Venezuela.

Oct 04, 2015, 08:34 AM IST

Quake of 6.5 magnitude shakes Chile capital

A tremor struck Chile`s capital city Santiago on Monday, shaking buildings, according to Reuters witnesses.

Sep 21, 2015, 23:38 PM IST

Thousands left homeless by giant Chile quake

More than 9,000 people were left homeless after a powerful earthquake hit northern and central Chile last week, officials said Sunday, dramatically increasing previous estimates.

Sep 21, 2015, 11:42 AM IST

A day after massive 8.3 quake, Chileans spend second night in open

Hundreds of traumatised Chileans spent a second night out in the open or in shelters night after an offshore 8.3 magnitude earthquake left 12 dead.

Sep 18, 2015, 14:45 PM IST

Chileans pick through debris after powerful quake; 11 dead

Residents sifted through rubble on Thursday and saved what they could from homes destroyed by a magnitude 8.3 earthquake in central Chile that killed 11 people, forced 1 million from their homes and sent giant waves crashing into coastal areas.

Sep 18, 2015, 02:49 AM IST

New Zealand braces for overnight tsunamis

Tsunami waves of up to a metre high are expected to batter the east of New Zealand over Thursday night after the 8.3-magnitude earthquake in Chile.

Sep 17, 2015, 19:35 PM IST

Powerful quake off Chile slams waves into coastal towns; eight killed

Chile lifted the tsunami warning early on Thursday it had put in place after Wednesday`s major earthquake, the government said.

Sep 17, 2015, 16:18 PM IST

Powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake in Chile kills at least five, 1 million evacuated

A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile on Wednesday, killing five people and forcing 1 million to flee their homes.

Sep 17, 2015, 09:26 AM IST

New Zealand issues tsunami warning after Chile quake

 New Zealanders are being warned to stay away from coastal areas on many parts of the east of the country as a tsunami alert was activated on Thursday in the wake of the earthquake in Chile.

Sep 17, 2015, 07:57 AM IST

Powerful quake hits off coast of Chile, triggers tsunami warning; evacuations ordered

 A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile on Wednesday, shaking buildings in the capital city of Santiago and generating a tsunami warning for Chile, Peru and French Polynesia.

Sep 17, 2015, 07:54 AM IST

Powerful Chile quake sparks tsunami alert and panic

 A massive 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, triggering the evacuation of coastal areas and warnings that tsunami waves could reach as far as Japan.

Sep 17, 2015, 07:21 AM IST

Strong quake strikes Chile, tsunami alert issued

 A strong earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, local seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert along the entire coastline and sparking panic and shaking buildings in the capital.

Sep 17, 2015, 06:48 AM IST

Venezuela was saved from a 'Pinochet', leader says after opponent jailed

Venezuela has been spared a Pinochet-like figure, president Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday, in an apparent defense of a near 14-year jail sentence handed to opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez after deadly protests last year.

Sep 16, 2015, 12:03 PM IST

Godrej Consumer completes 40% stake acquisition in Chile firm

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of 40 per cent stake in Chile's hair colour and cosmetics company Cosmetica Nacional.

Sep 11, 2015, 16:10 PM IST