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Chile earthquake: over 700 dead, 2M homeless, martial law demanded

Chile earthquake: over 700 dead, 2M homeless, martial law demanded

The devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning has killed more than 700 people and leaft 2 million homeless, wounded or otherwise affected. As some of the worst affected areas woke up to badly damaged cities Sunday,...
Hawaii issues tsunami alert, evacuating 100,000

Hawaii issues tsunami alert, evacuating 100,000

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning has caused various areas throughout the Pacific to issue tsunami warnings, with Hawaii expecting 3-to-8 foot tsunami waves racing towards the island at the speed of 500kph. Hawaiian...
Chile earthquake update: 82 dead, Tsunami fears

Chile earthquake update: 82 dead, Tsunami fears

The massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning has now left at least 82 dead, with the toll expected to rise. The earthquake has also triggered a tsunami that has led officials throughout the Pacific to issue Tsunami warnings. Coastal...
8.8 earthquake strikes Chile, aftershocks feared

8.8 earthquake strikes Chile, aftershocks feared

A huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday morning, leaving at least six people dead. Authorities expect more casualties as well as damage to buildings and outtages in power and telephone lines. According to the U.S. Geological Survey...
Recession in Brazil ends, GDP grows 1.9 per cent

Recession in Brazil ends, GDP grows 1.9 per cent

According to the latest figures released Friday by the Brazilian Census Bureau (IBGE) Share
Nicaragua hit hard by economic crisis

Nicaragua hit hard by economic crisis

Nicaragua has been hit hard by the global economic crisis. 30 per cent of its exports come Share
Anglo American to slash 9,000 jobs

Anglo American to slash 9,000 jobs

Anglo American (NASDAQ:AAUK), the mining giant will cut a further 9,000 jobs throughout it’s worldwide operations Share
Brazil loses 654,000 jobs in December

Brazil loses 654,000 jobs in December

Brazil saw 654,000 jobs lost in December as the global crisis hits Latin America’s larget economy. The countries worst affected sectors were industry, agriculture and construction. Share
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