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Chile protests turn deadly as Latin America buckles under rising energy prices
With two people killed in the southern city of Punta Arenas during Chile protests against hikes in natural gas prices, President Sebastián Piñera may be facing his biggest crisis yet.
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In Pictures: China's military muscle
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Top 6 most triumphant stories of 2010
Most 2010 lists of major news will include the Gulf oil spill, the Haiti earthquake, the Republican midterm election sweep, and WikiLeaks. But we saw many events that also inspired or amazed or brought a smile. Here's our top 6 list.
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Deadly Chile prison fire puts heat on Latin America's crowded jails
The Chile fire, started by rioting prisoners, has drawn fresh attention to the poor conditions, lack of guards, and gang violence rampant in Latin American jails.
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'Los 33' still riding whirlwind of the Chile mine rescue – but calm nearing
For the first time in weeks, the Chile miners formerly trapped underground are not in the news. And that's good news for the men who want their lives to return to normal.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/25
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'Gracias, Señor!' A thank-you from Chile
A Christian Science perspective.
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Chile mine rescue may spur more rescue efforts worldwide
The Chilean miners' ability to survive 17 days trapped underground without outside contact could spur future rescue missions to persevere when hope seems lost.
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Chile mine rescue a PR coup for Chile – and President Piñera
President Sebastian Piñera's government milked the Chile mine rescue as an opportunity to bolster the country's reputation as a safe place for investment.
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Chile mine rescue a success after last of the miners is raised to safety
The last of the 33 miners trapped underground for months has been brought to the surface in a joyous ending to the Chile mine rescue efforts.
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5 reasons Chile mine rescue is so successful
Shortly after midnight on Oct. 13 in northern Chile (11:12 pm in New York City), Florencio Ávalos became the first of 33 miners to emerge from the Atacama Desert. An Aug. 5 cave-in blocked their exit from the gold and copper mine, and the trapped men were initially suspected dead when they were unable to contact the world for 17 days. Entombed a half-mile underground for a total of 69 days, the rescue mission united Chile, inspired the world, and succeeded in part because of the following five reasons.
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The Monitor's View: Chile rescue of miners recalls 'better angels'
From the resilience and courage of the miners to the remarkable rescue effort 2,000 feet above them, the miner rescue proves that ingenuity and determination can triumph over a huge challenge.
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Chile mine rescue unites a fractured world
Chile mine rescue updates are dominating worldwide headlines and lighting up social media as people share their excitement about the mission.
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Joy replaces anguish as Chile miners taste freedom
In Camp Hope, the makeshift village started by family members of 33 trapped Chile miners, 10 weeks of anguish culminated in tears of joy as miners began to be hauled out overnight.
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Florencio Avalos is the first of 33 trapped miners to be lifted to the surface after the long awaited Chile mine rescue
Chile mine rescue: the first of the 33 trapped Chilean miners has been successfully rescued using a NASA-built escape capsule. Florencio Avalos greeted his family and Chilean President Sebastian Pinera in an emotional celebration after being freed from a collapsed mine in Chile.
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Chilean miners rescue: escape capsule begins rescue of trapped men
The 33 trapped Chilean miners are counting down the minutes to their rescue as the NASA-built escape capsule arrives at the rescue platform 622 meters underground.
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In Pictures: Chile mine rescue
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How the Chile mine rescue saga united the country
Chile mine rescue efforts have helped pull together a geographically disparate, class-conscious, and often individualistic country.
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Chilean miners: A way out, at last, as drill punches through
A drilling rig punched through to where 33 Chilean miners have been trapped for 66 days under the Chilean desert, raising cheers, tears and hopes on Saturday.
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Chile mine rescue could happen by weekend
Chile mine rescue operation may free the first of 33 trapped miners by Sunday, the drilling company at the site tells the Monitor.
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Chilean miners trapped, but citizens approve government response
One month out, the Chilean miners are still trapped. The government's quick response to the tragedy has so far been a boon for new President Sebastian Piñera.
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Chilean miners' rescue timeline message controlled by government
Chilean miners trapped nearly a half-mile underground will be home by Christmas, according to President Pinera. Some think this long estimate may be part of a political strategy aimed at avoiding disappointment.
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Chilean miners cheer as drill starts digging them out
The arrival of the Strata 950 on Monday evening was greeted with applause by the Chilean miners' families who have been camped outside the mine since it caved on Aug. 5.
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Chile miners got toothbrushes. Now to address their greater needs.
Chile miners trapped since Aug. 5 finally got the food and toothbrushes they requested. The next challenge is to help them cope with the possibility of living underground for four months.
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Chile mine collapse sounds alarm on safety standards
The Chile mine collapse, which has trapped 33 miners underground, occurred at a site where a 2007 explosion killed two people. Aid for the men is being delivered through bore holes.
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