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International Women's Day: What's it all about?
Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. In 1911, the first year the day was celebrated internationally, women could not vote in most countries. Today, women serve as presidents of nations and corporations.
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In Pictures: Travels with Hillary Clinton
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In Pictures: Rebuilding after an earthquake
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/02
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In Pictures: More images of Chile's earthquake
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Chile's political gridlock may limit effect of growing protests
Despite a year of overwhelming demonstrations in Chile, including a general strike launched yesterday, analysts say change is unlikely due to the rigidity of the Chilean political system.
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UN offers 10 ways to eliminate the global justice disparity for women
While the world is making progress on putting women in positions of power and passing legislation to promote gender equality, these laws often don't reach those who need the most help, says new UN report.
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Chile's student protests could undermine president's approval
The education ministry says 180 schools around the country are on strike as students demand economic and academic accountability.
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International Women's Day: What's it all about?
Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. In 1911, the first year the day was celebrated internationally, women could not vote in most countries. Today, women serve as presidents of nations and corporations.
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Dilma Rousseff set to win Brazil election. Did she really need Lula to play the gender card?
Dilma Rousseff, the handpicked successor of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, headed into today's Brazil election poised to beat centrist challenger, Jose Serra, according to polls.
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In Pictures: Travels with Hillary Clinton
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In Pictures: Rebuilding after an earthquake
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Chile earthquake aftershock registers 7.2 magnitude
Today's 7.2 magnitude aftershock hit just 12 days after massive 8.8 magnitude Chile earthquake.
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Chile earthquake aftershock hits as new president takes over
The term of newly inaugurated Sebastian Pinera literally began with a jolt, as a Chile earthquake aftershock shook his swearing-in and the Navy issued a tsunami alert.
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New Chile earthquake rattles presidential swearing-in
A 7.2-magnitude Chile earthquake rattled the swearing-in ceremony of President Sebastian Piñera, the country's first conservative president in more than 50 years.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/02
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Chile earthquake facts: Chile vs. Haiti, in numbers
Chile earthquake facts continue to roll in and provide glaring comparisons with the quake that devastated Haiti in January.
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Chile earthquake: Hillary Clinton arrives with satellite phones
In the wake of the 8.8 Chile earthquake, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Chile's capital Tuesday with 20 satellite phones and a technician. The visit was part of a pre-scheduled South America trip.
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Chile earthquake: A political storm brews
Saturday's 8.8 Chile earthquake came days before next week's landmark transition from outgoing President Michelle Bachelet to conservative President-elect Sebastian Piñera. Are the two playing politics with quake relief?
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Chile earthquake: 'Looters run wild'? Not quite.
News media from around the world have highlighted looting in the wake of the 8.8 Chile earthquake, but how bad is it really? Chileans say things are tense in some areas, but under control.
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Chile earthquake: President Bachelet opens up to foreign aid
After days of holding off on accepting foreign aid offers in the wake of the Chile earthquake, President Michelle Bachelet has now welcomed help from abroad.
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Global News Blog
Chile earthquake relief: Want to help? Just send a text.
Anyone wishing to donate to Chile earthquake relief efforts can now do so just by pressing a few buttons on his or her cellphone. After the Haiti earthquake in January, text donations totaled more than $40 million.
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Chile earthquake: Death toll rises, authorities race to assess damage
As the death toll from the Chile earthquake rises, relief organizations from around the world are set to help the South American nation pick up the pieces. But Chile's authorities say it will take them more time to assess the needs.
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Chile earthquake: The morning after
Powerful aftershocks from Saturday's 8.8 Chile earthquake continue to rock the country, but the capital, Santiago, is calm as people cautiously begin to move on with their lives.
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The Vote
Obama on tsunami warning: Listen to local authorities.
President Obama stepped outside the Oval Office this afternoon to urge citizens to listen to local officials in light of today's tsunami warning.
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Chile earthquake: Chileans dig out after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
Chile's earthquake was much stronger than the recent one in Haiti. Damage is extensive, residents and officials report. But so far, the death toll is much lower.
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8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile, tsunami warning issued for Hawaii
A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean - roughly a quarter of the globe.
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In Pictures: More images of Chile's earthquake
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The Vote
White House 'closely monitoring' situation following Chile earthquake
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told a pool reporter that they are "closely monitoring the situation" following the Chile earthquake.
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Chile rocked by 8.8 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warnings issued
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck south-central Chile early Saturday morning, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.
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