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Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:50:00 +0100

March 18, 2014. Subjects covered today include the Middle East conflict, sanctions on some Russian officials, two recent earthquakes, and a theory about a missing passenger plane. You'll also meet a drummer who, after losing part of his arm, gained new abilities thanks to robotics.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:45:00 +0100

Many children stayed away from school in Chile's northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.7 quake hit and prompted brief evacuations due to tsunami fears.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:31:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile: Many children stayed away from school in Chile’s northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.7 quake hit and prompted brief evacuations due to tsunami fears.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:51:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Many children stayed away from school in Chile's northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.7 quake hit and prompted brief evacuations due to tsunami fears. A magnitude-8.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:51:00 +0100

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:49:00 +0100

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:45:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, ChileMany children stayed away from school in Chile's northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.

Many Children Miss School After North Chile Quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:35:00 +0100

Many children miss school in northern Chile after big quake, aftershocks rattle region

7.0-magnitude quake strikes Chile

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:31:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit the Pacific coast of Chile, the US Geological Survey said. As a preventive measure, Chilean authorities have ordered a partial evacuation of the northern coastline. The epicentre of the quake was located 70 km northwest of Iquique in northern Chile, at a depth of 32 km, the US Geological Survey said.

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Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:03:00 +0100

Quake jolts northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:43:00 +0100

People gather on higher ground at a tsunami safety zone in Iquique City, north of Santiago, Chile, on March 16, 2014. A strong earthquake struck off northern Chile on Sunday evening. Picture: ...

Quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:42:00 +0100

An earthquake that struck Chile's northern coast was the strongest of more than 50 aftershocks that followed a magnitude-6.7 quake on Sunday afternoon.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:35:00 +0100

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger quake hit the same region and prompted a preventive evacuation of coastal areas due to fear of a possible tsunami.

Quake felt across Los Angeles; 2 more rattle Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:10:00 +0100

It was one of the largest quakes to hit Los Angeles since the 6.7-magnitude Northridge quake killed several dozen and caused $25 billion in damage two decades ago, Dr. Lucy Jones, a USGS seismologist, told KABC-TV. "It's not that large by California terms.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:58:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:55:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, ChileA magnitude-6.2 earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger quake hit the same region and prompted a preventive evacuation of coastal areas due to fear of a possible tsunami.

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:50:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 Quake Hits Chile's Northern Coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:48:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:45:00 +0100

Second strong earthquake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:22:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile A strong earthquake has shaken Chile's northern...

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:27:00 +0100

Only minor damage was reported but Chile's navy said there had been a possibility of a minor tsunami between the northern towns of Arica and Tocopilla, so authorities urged people to evacuate a stretch of coast where the Arica and Parinacota region adjoins Tarapaca.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:49:00 +0100

A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast.

Chile's Pacific coast hit by 6.7 quake, followed by more tremors

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:49:00 +0100

A strong earthquake has shaken Chile’s northern Pacific coast, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 100,000 people as a precaution.

Large quake off Chiles Pacific coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:41:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore, leading authorities to call for a precautionary evacuation in some coastal areas, but only minor damage was reported. ...

Chile coast evacuated after strong earthquake hits

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:41:00 +0100

Chile 's northern Pacific shore on Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated from some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.The US Geological ...

Magnitude-6.7 quake shakes Chile’s northern Pacific coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:41:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore Sunday, leading authorities to call for a precautionary evacuation in some coastal areas, but only minor damage was ...

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:40:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has no tsunami warning in effect. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that this latest quake hit late Sunday night, or at 0511 GMT.

6.7 earthquake strikes off Chile'

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:50:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's Pacific coast Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:57:00 +0100

A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast. The aftershock struck 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Iquique at 2:11 a.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:42:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuter) - A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:39:00 +0100

1 of 3. People stay on higher grounds in a tsunami safety zone after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the region, in Iquique city, north of Santiago March 16, ...

Quake strikes off Chile coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:29:00 +0100

A strong earthquake has struck off northern Chile triggering a brief evacuation. The magnitude 6.7 quake was centred 60km off the coast near…

Magnitude-6.7 earthquake hits Chile’s northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:17:00 +0100

Authorities said more than 100,000 people briefly evacuated some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:53:00 +0100

GOLDEN, Colorado (AP) A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has no tsunami warning in effect.The...

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:45:00 +0100

By Eric Walsh A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast. The aftershock struck 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Iquique at 2:11 a.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:44:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:42:00 +0100

GOLDEN, Colorado (AP) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The earlier quake caused more than 100,000 people to briefly evacuate some coastal areas as a precaution.

Chile 'quake generates tsunami

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:41:00 +0100

A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile's northwestern coast on Sunday, generating a small tsunami and prompting authorities to evacuate two towns.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:40:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:32:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:25:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile’s Northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has no tsunami w...

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:24:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:24:00 +0100

GOLDEN, Colorado — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has no tsunami warning in effect. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that this latest quake hit late Sunday night, or at 0511 GMT.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:19:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile’s Northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has no tsunami w...

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:17:00 +0100

<500){e=new Date;}"> Tweet <500){e=new Date;}" href="https://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.startribune.com/world/250563221.html" target="_blank"> GOLDEN, Colorado A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:15:00 +0100

GOLDEN, ColoradoA 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.

Magnitude-6.2 Quake Hits Chile's Northern Coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:14:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

6.2-magnitude aftershock hits Chile after earthquake

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:05:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Hits Pacific Coast of Chile; What to Do Before, During And After a Disaster

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:46:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 7.0, hits Pacific Coast of northern Chile in the evening of March 16 that prompted evacuation of people near the coastal area.

6.7-earthquake hits Chile, 100,000 evacuated

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:45:00 +0100

CA-NEWS (CA) A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported, reported. USA Today The U.S. Geological Survey originally reported the earthquake at 7.0 magnitude but later revised the reading down.

6.7 earthquake strikes off Chile's Pacific coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:23:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's Pacific coast Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, according to CNN. The quake's epicenter was 60 kilometers (37 miles) west-northwest of Iquique, Chile, and its ...

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 05:51:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people briefly evacuated some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.

Chile earthquake results in minor damage, brief evacuations

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 05:12:00 +0100

Tsunami warning triggers evacuation of coastline after 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:30:00 +0100

Amid fears a tsunami could follow the tremor, thousands in the South American country were warned to leave their homes and seek higher ground.

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Chile: Small tsunami, 3 cities evacuated

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:29:00 +0100

A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile's northern coast Sunday, US geologists said, generating a small tsunami and prompting authorities to evacuate three cities. The quake struck at 6:16 pm (2116 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey, which had originally put the magnitude at 7.0.

Minor tsunami forces Chile to evacuate towns

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:17:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile's northwestern coast Sunday, US geologists said, generating a small tsunami and prompting authorities to eva...

Chile: coast evacuated after strong earthquake hits

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:05:00 +0100

Santiago. A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore on Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated from some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported, The Guardian learnt. The US Geological Survey originally reported the quake at a 7.

Tsunami Warning Issued Following Chile Earthquake

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:40:00 +0100

A tsunami early warning was announced at 18:16 hours on Sunday, in the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Iquique and Antofagasta. According to pointing SHOA, the

Strong earthquake jolts Chile's north coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:59:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore, and authorities said more than 100,000 people briefly evacuated some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported. The US Geological Survey originally reported the quake at a 7.0 magnitude but later revised the reading down.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:49:00 +0100

Strong quake hits off Chile's North coast, no damage

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:33:00 +0100

Children take up their positions next to their school desks inside a school during a simulated disaster by a fictitious earthquake of 9.0 on the Richter scale and an ensuing tsunami, in Valparaiso on the Pacific coast, about 121 km (75 miles) northwest of Santiago, May 28, 2012. REUTERS/Eliseo Fernandez.

Magnitude 7.0 quake hits off Chile's North coast, no damage

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:33:00 +0100

(Adds details on quake, evacuation) Santiago, March 16 (Reuters) - A strong quake struck off northern Chile on Sunday evening, triggering a preventive evacuation of part of the coastal area but apparently not causing any injuries or damage. The magnitude 7.

Chile: coast evacuated after strong earthquake hits

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:30:00 +0100

Authorities say more than 100,000 people asked to vacate some coastal areas following 6.7 magnitude earthquake A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore on Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated from some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:20:00 +0100

A strong earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific coast, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 100,000 people as a precaution.