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| Jan.3 |
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Top Colombia rebel leader seized
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| Feb.28 |
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Group of 15 summit meeting |
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| Mar.2 |
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Ronaldo extends Real deal to 2008 |
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Protests greet Chavez poll ruling Protests have erupted in cities after officials said the president's opponents had failed to force a referendum on his future
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| Mar.5 |
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Crisis making life in capital chaotic |
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| Mar.6 |
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Mass anti-Chavez rally in Caracas Tens of thousands have marched in an opposition rally to demand a referendum on President's rule
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| Mar.16 |
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Nations shun new Haiti leader |
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| Mar.27 |
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Rare hurricane stirs South Atlantic |
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| Mar.29 |
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2 police officials jailed for baby theft
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| Mar.30 |
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Suicide bomber hits Congress
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| Apr.1 |
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100,000 Argentines protest rising crime
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| Apr.7 |
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Amazon shrinkage alarms activists
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| Apr.10 |
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Mudslides hit Machu Picchu
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| Apr.16 |
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Cocaine found on U.S.-bound Navy ship
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| Apr.18 |
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Maradona sedated in intensive care
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| Apr.22 |
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Police ring riot prison
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Maradona improving, doctors say |
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| Apr.28 |
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School bus smash leaves 23 dead
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| May.3 |
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Strong earthquake
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| May.5 |
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Maradona back in hospital |
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| May.7 |
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Chileans granted right to divorce
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| May.15 |
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Plane crashes
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| May.28 |
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Court lifts Pinochet's immunity
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| Jun.1 |
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Jail revolt leaves 34 dead Inmates seized guns and hostages during an attempt to stage a jailbreak
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| Jun.4 |
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Gaudio powers to French Open final |
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Coria ends brave Henman bid |
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| Jun.6 |
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Gaudio claims French crown Gaston Gaudio fought back from 2 sets down to win a bizarre final as Coria apparently suffered with cramp
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| Jun.15 |
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34 killed in massacre Leftist rebels are suspected. The dead were all working on a farm harvesting raw material for cocaine
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| Jul.9 |
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Perea takes Colombia to final 8 |
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| Jul.17 |
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Argentina defeat hosts Peru |
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| Jul.18 |
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President says he has won referendum
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Brazil crushes Mexico 4-0 |
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| Jul.20 |
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Argentina, Colombia 3-0 in semi-final
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| Jul.21 |
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Brazil reach Copa final over Uruguay
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| Jul.25 |
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Brazil win Copa America over Argentina| The world champions beat Argentina 4-2 on penalties to win a thrilling final in Lima | |
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| Aug.1 |
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Supermarket fire death toll tops 300| The fire broke out at the Ycua Bolanos supermarket while it was crowded with Sunday shoppers. Dozens were injured | | |
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| Aug.2 |
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Doors were locked
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| Aug.4 |
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WTO raps EU over sugar subsidies The organization found European Union subsidies for sugar producers violate global trade rules
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| Aug.10 |
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Beached whale faces slim odds of survival
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| Aug.15 |
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Voting extended for second time Huge numbers have turned out to decide whether Chavez should remain as president
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| Aug.16 |
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Recall vote: Chavez claims victory| Initial results showed about 58% voted to keep the president in office while 42% favored ousting him | | |
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| |
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Observers endorse vote President Chavez has invited opposition leaders to meet with him and called for reconciliation
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| Aug.18 |
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Hostages stance reversed
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| Aug.19 |
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Haitians cheer Brazilian peace win |
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| Aug.22 |
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Plane crash kills 25
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| |
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Massu claims second gold in a day |
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| Aug.26 |
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Pinochet loses immunity Supreme Court has ruled that the former military ruler should be stripped of immunity from prosecution
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| |
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Grael claims fifth medal |
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| Aug.28 |
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Men's Basketball: Argentina Beats Italy Argentina is beating Italy 84-69 to win the Olympic men's title for the first time
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| Aug.29 |
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Argentina claims soccer gold The team beat Paraguay 1-0
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Spectator bundled marathon lider
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| Sep.12 |
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Barrichello takes Monza win |
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| Sep.14 |
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Bielsa quits Argentina |
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| Sep.25 |
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Pinochet quizzed over killings A judge has interrogated former President about allegations of human rights abuses during his 17-year military rule
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| Sep.26 |
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Barrichello wins Grand Prix
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| Oct.24 |
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Montoya leaves Williams with a win |
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| Oct.31 |
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Left headed for poll win Tabare Vazquez is headed for victory in presidential elections with an estimated 51 to 53% of the vote
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| Nov.1 |
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Debt repayment offer
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| Nov.16 |
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Fire hits Venezuela's biggest refinery
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| Nov.17 |
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Ecuador stun lackluster Brazil |
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| Nov.19 |
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APEC leaders greeted by protests President Bush and other leaders have begun arriving in Santiago for a summit focusing on trade and economic issues
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| Nov.20 |
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Bush urges unity against N. Korea nukes U.S. President met with a succession of Asian leaders in Santigao at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit
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| Dec.13 |
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Judge charges Pinochet| The former President has been placed under house arrest on human rights charges | |
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| Dec.18 |
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Little agreed as climate talks end U.N. talks ended as the U.S., oil producers and developing giants stopped the drive for deeper emissions cuts
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| |
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Pinochet 'suffers stroke' Former Chilean President has been taken to hospital after suffering a stroke
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| Dec.19 |
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Santos win Brazilian championship |
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| Dec.20 |
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Ronaldinho wins FIFA player award
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| |
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Bus crash kills 49 A bus has careened off a mountain road into a river gorge in the Andean jungle
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| Dec.30 |
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Real name Luxemburgo as new coach |
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| |
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175 dead in Buenos Aires club fire| The fire began about 11 p.m. during a rock concert in the Republica Cro Magnon disco, in the Once section | |
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| Dec.31 |
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Man arrested over fire
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|
| 2004 |
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| Aug.22 |
Plane crash kills 25
|
| Aug.26 |
Pinochet loses immunity Supreme Court has ruled that the former military ruler should be stripped of immunity from prosecution
|
|
| 2004 |
|
| Mar.27 |
Rare hurricane stirs South Atlantic |
|
| Apr.7 |
Amazon shrinkage alarms activists
|
| Apr.10 |
Mudslides hit Machu Picchu
|
| Apr.18 |
Maradona sedated in intensive care
|
| Apr.28 |
School bus smash leaves 23 dead
|
| May.3 |
Strong earthquake
|
| May.15 |
Plane crashes
|
| Aug.1 |
Supermarket fire death toll tops 300| The fire broke out at the Ycua Bolanos supermarket while it was crowded with Sunday shoppers. Dozens were injured | | |
|
| Aug.2 |
Doors were locked
|
| Aug.10 |
Beached whale faces slim odds of survival
|
| Aug.22 |
Plane crash kills 25
|
| Nov.16 |
Fire hits Venezuela's biggest refinery
|
| Dec.20 |
Bus crash kills 49 A bus has careened off a mountain road into a river gorge in the Andean jungle
|
| Dec.30 |
175 dead in Buenos Aires club fire| The fire began about 11 p.m. during a rock concert in the Republica Cro Magnon disco, in the Once section | |
|
| Dec.31 |
Man arrested over fire
|
|
| 2004 |
|
| Aug.4 |
WTO raps EU over sugar subsidies The organization found European Union subsidies for sugar producers violate global trade rules
|
| Nov.1 |
Debt repayment offer
|
| Nov.16 |
Fire hits Venezuela's biggest refinery
|
|
| 2004 |
|
| Mar.2 |
Ronaldo extends Real deal to 2008 |
|
| Apr.18 |
Maradona sedated in intensive care
|
| Apr.22 |
Maradona improving, doctors say |
|
| May.5 |
Maradona back in hospital |
|
| Jun.4 |
Gaudio powers to French Open final |
|
| Jun.4 |
Coria ends brave Henman bid |
|
| Jun.6 |
Gaudio claims French crown Gaston Gaudio fought back from 2 sets down to win a bizarre final as Coria apparently suffered with cramp
|
| Jul.9 |
Perea takes Colombia to final 8 |
|
| Jul.17 |
Argentina defeat hosts Peru |
|
| Jul.18 |
Brazil crushes Mexico 4-0 |
|
| Jul.20 |
Argentina, Colombia 3-0 in semi-final
|
| Jul.21 |
Brazil reach Copa final over Uruguay
|
| Jul.25 |
Brazil win Copa America over Argentina| The world champions beat Argentina 4-2 on penalties to win a thrilling final in Lima | |
|
| Aug.19 |
Haitians cheer Brazilian peace win |
|
| Aug.22 |
Massu claims second gold in a day |
|
| Aug.26 |
Grael claims fifth medal |
|
| Aug.28 |
Men's Basketball: Argentina Beats Italy Argentina is beating Italy 84-69 to win the Olympic men's title for the first time
|
| Aug.29 |
Argentina claims soccer gold The team beat Paraguay 1-0
|
| Aug.29 |
Spectator bundled marathon lider
|
| Sep.12 |
Barrichello takes Monza win |
|
| Sep.14 |
Bielsa quits Argentina |
|
| Sep.26 |
Barrichello wins Grand Prix
|
| Oct.24 |
Montoya leaves Williams with a win |
|
| Nov.17 |
Ecuador stun lackluster Brazil |
|
| Dec.19 |
Santos win Brazilian championship |
|
| Dec.20 |
Ronaldinho wins FIFA player award
|
| Dec.30 |
Real name Luxemburgo as new coach |
|
|
| 2004 |
|
| Jan.3 |
Top Colombia rebel leader seized
|
| Mar.29 |
2 police officials jailed for baby theft
|
| Mar.30 |
Suicide bomber hits Congress
|
| Apr.1 |
100,000 Argentines protest rising crime
|
| Apr.16 |
Cocaine found on U.S.-bound Navy ship
|
| Apr.22 |
Police ring riot prison
|
| May.28 |
Court lifts Pinochet's immunity
|
| Jun.1 |
Jail revolt leaves 34 dead Inmates seized guns and hostages during an attempt to stage a jailbreak
|
| Jun.15 |
34 killed in massacre Leftist rebels are suspected. The dead were all working on a farm harvesting raw material for cocaine
|
| Aug.18 |
Hostages stance reversed
|
| Aug.26 |
Pinochet loses immunity Supreme Court has ruled that the former military ruler should be stripped of immunity from prosecution
|
| Sep.25 |
Pinochet quizzed over killings A judge has interrogated former President about allegations of human rights abuses during his 17-year military rule
|
| Dec.13 |
Judge charges Pinochet| The former President has been placed under house arrest on human rights charges | |
|
| Dec.31 |
Man arrested over fire
|
|
| 2004 |
|
| Feb.28 |
Group of 15 summit meeting |
|
| Mar.2 |
Protests greet Chavez poll ruling Protests have erupted in cities after officials said the president's opponents had failed to force a referendum on his future
|
| Mar.5 |
Crisis making life in capital chaotic |
|
| Mar.6 |
Mass anti-Chavez rally in Caracas Tens of thousands have marched in an opposition rally to demand a referendum on President's rule
|
| Mar.16 |
Nations shun new Haiti leader |
|
| Mar.29 |
2 police officials jailed for baby theft
|
| Apr.1 |
100,000 Argentines protest rising crime
|
| May.7 |
Chileans granted right to divorce
|
| May.28 |
Court lifts Pinochet's immunity
|
| Jul.18 |
President says he has won referendum
|
| Aug.15 |
Voting extended for second time Huge numbers have turned out to decide whether Chavez should remain as president
|
| Aug.16 |
Recall vote: Chavez claims victory| Initial results showed about 58% voted to keep the president in office while 42% favored ousting him | | |
|
| Aug.16 |
Observers endorse vote President Chavez has invited opposition leaders to meet with him and called for reconciliation
|
| Aug.18 |
Hostages stance reversed
|
| Oct.31 |
Left headed for poll win Tabare Vazquez is headed for victory in presidential elections with an estimated 51 to 53% of the vote
|
| Nov.19 |
APEC leaders greeted by protests President Bush and other leaders have begun arriving in Santiago for a summit focusing on trade and economic issues
|
| Nov.20 |
Bush urges unity against N. Korea nukes U.S. President met with a succession of Asian leaders in Santigao at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit
|
| Dec.13 |
Judge charges Pinochet| The former President has been placed under house arrest on human rights charges | |
|
| Dec.18 |
Little agreed as climate talks end U.N. talks ended as the U.S., oil producers and developing giants stopped the drive for deeper emissions cuts
|
| Dec.18 |
Pinochet 'suffers stroke' Former Chilean President has been taken to hospital after suffering a stroke
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