Pearl Jam rocks Chile music fest

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 11:06

Pearl Jam kept the soul of grunge alive at the 3rd edition of Chile`s Lollapalooza music festival.

US embassy in Chile apologizes for rude tweet

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 14:30

US embassy in Chile has apologized for a tweet indicating it was bored or irritated by former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet`s bid to run in the November presidential elections.

Suarez could face international ban

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 14:07

Uruguay`s Luis Suarez could be handed an extended international ban after appearing to punch Chile defender Gonzalo Jara during a World Cup qualifier in Santiago.

Paredes to replace Sanchez in Chile`s squad

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 14:46

Chile have recalled Esteban Paredes in the squad for Tuesday`s World Cup football qualifier against Uruguay after Barcelona star Alexis Sanchez was ruled out due to suspension.

Dakar Rally to begin in football star Messi`s hometown

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 15:34

The 2014 Dakar Rally will begin from January 5th in Rosario, the Argentinean city where football star Lionel Messi was born, and will end on January 18th in Valparaiso, Chile, organisers announced here.

Chile forms part of 2014 Dakar Rally

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 15:22

Chile will continue to form part of the Dakar Rally route next January, marking the second time the country serves as a backdrop for the legendary off-road endurance race, Deputy Sports Minister Gabriel Ruiz Tagle has said.

Most complex ground-based telescope `ALMA` inaugurated in Chile

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 11:39

Scientists across the UK are proudly celebrating the monumental achievement of the completion of ALMA - the most complex ground-based telescope in existence.

Elton John, Miguel Bose shine at Chile festival

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 11:46

The skill and elegance of acclaimed artists like Elton John and Miguel Bose was on display at the 54th Vina del Mar International Song Festival.

Chile denies exclusion from 2014 Dakar Rally

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 15:53

Chile`s deputy sports minister Gabriel Ruiz-Tagle said he was confident his country will form part of the 2014 Dakar Rally circuit, dismissing rumours a possible route change could shut the country out.

Chile arrests welder for massive wildfire

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 09:15

Chilean police have arrested a man they say is responsible for the worst forest fire in decades in the hills above the port of Valparaiso.

Chile police clash with Mapuche Indians, arrest 19

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 12:23

Chilean police arrested 19 people after clashing with a group of Mapuche Indians outside a court in a southern region that has been hit by a string of arson attacks.

Couple dies defending home in Chile

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 10:13

President Sebastian Pinera was flying to the scene in Chile`s remote southern Araucania region with his Interior minister, who called it a terrorist act that will be severely punished.