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Chile quake death toll cut to 452: Officials

Last Updated: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 09:18

Chile`s government on Friday lowered the official death toll from the massive February 27 earthquake to 452 in the latest development in the controversial casualty count from the disaster.

Quake damage in Chile`s capital worse than thought

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:54

About 5,000 homes in Chile`s capital, Santiago, were destroyed by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the central coast last month, its mayor has said.

Aftershock hits off coast of Chile, no damage

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30

A 6.7 aftershock struck off the coast of Chile on Monday night about 45 miles northwest of Concepcion.

Another strong earthquake hits Chile

Last Updated: Monday, March 15, 2010, 20:58

A strong magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck Chile on Monday, two weeks after a huge quake and tsunami waves killed hundreds and caused massive damage, the US Geological Survey said.

Chile quake damage estimated at $30 bn

Last Updated: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 09:03

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said property worth USD 30 billion damaged in the 8.8-magnitude quake in the country last month, Xinhua reported.

Chile quake survivors suffer cold, rainy night

Last Updated: Monday, March 8, 2010, 17:48

A strong rain on a chilly night added to the misery Monday of survivors of Chile`s terrible earthquake and tsunami, many of whom live in tents and improvised shelters.

Chile begins mourning quake dead

Last Updated: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 13:30

Flags were set to be lowered across Chile on Sunday as the country began a three-day period of national mourning for the hundreds of victims of the massive earthquake.

Now, Chile says earthquake toll is 452

Last Updated: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 14:08

Chile updated the official death toll to 452 victims from the February 27 quake that struck near the country`s second-largest city, Concepcion.

Chile aftershocks could go on for years: Scientists

Last Updated: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 11:23

Chileans will be feeling aftershocks following last week`s 8.8-magnitude earthquake for months and possibly years, scientists said Friday, as three strong tremors rocked the country.

Chile declares period of national mourning

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 18:07

Chile has declared a period of national mourning as divers searched for bodies and discrepancies emerged over death toll potentially lower than official figures.

Chile quake death toll dramatically drops from 802 to 279

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 10:41

Chile`s government has sharply cut the official death toll from last weekend`s earthquake and ensuing tsunamis to 279 identified bodies, from a previously reported 802 victims, without giving an official explanation.

Strong quake shakes northern Chile

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 09:23

Chile was shaken by a strong 6.3 earthquake that officials said was not an aftershock from the massive quake that killed more than 800 people last weekend.