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At least five dead as magnitude 8.3 earthquake strikes Chile

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Heavy rains, high tides and strong winds and winds have claimed the lives of at least six people in southern Chile. Hundreds of people were moved to

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There have been celebrations on the streets at news of the death of one of the most hated men in Chile. Manuel Contreras headed the South American

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The former head of Chile’s secret police during the country’s military dictatorship has died, aged 86. Manuel Contreras was unrepentant for human

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Arturo Vidal completed his move to Bayern Munich on Tuesday and soon after was officially presented to the media. The 28-year-old Chile international

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Hosts Chile are through to their first Copa America final in 28 years after seeing off Peru in a hot tempered semi final in Santiago. Former

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Students have clashed with police in the Chilean capital Santiago during a protest over educational reforms. They have taken to the streets because

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Chile's students and police clash over education reform

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