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Chile battles fire that ravaged some 200 homes

Massive fire in Vina del Mar, northwest of capital Santiago, leaves two people dead, destroys scores of houses and 125 hectares of land, authorities say.

Protesting Chile students disrupt metro after constitution defeat

Santiago Metro temporary suspends operation at various stations amid new protests, days after voters rejected a proposed constitution that had roots in student demonstrations three years ago.

Chile investigates massive sinkhole

The National Service of Geology and Mining (Sernageomin) has sent specialist personnel to the area to run an inquiry on the sinkhole.

Chile proposes water-rationing plan in capital amid severe drought

If water cuts are applied, they will only be in one sector of the city at a time and for a maximum of 24 hours, according to the authorities.

Chile marks anniversary of protests that led to rewrite of constitution

Thousands demonstrate to mark the second anniversary of months of protests that led to the formation of a representative assembly to redraft the country's constitution.

Chileans channel street rage into art at protest museum

Santiago's Museum of Social Uprising is aiming to keep alive the memory of months of deadly demonstrations in Chile.

Chilean voters back rewriting country's dictator-era constitution

Chilean streets filled for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak as millions of people turned out to vote on whether to tear up its Pinochet-era constitution in favour of a fresh charter drafted by citizens.

Brazil threatens to quit WHO, Trump says US beating pandemic

Sometimes called a "tropical Trump", Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has followed a similar script to his US counterpart in his handling of Covid-19. Meanwhile in Europe, badly-hit countries slowly continue on a path toward a post-pandemic normal.

New York to open five regions and beaches for Memorial Day – latest updates

The number of global coronavirus infections has surged past 4.5 million, with over 306,000 deaths and 1.7 million recoveries. Here are more coronavirus-related developments for May 15:

Violence as Chile marks Pinera's two years in power

Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse stone-throwing students outside the landmark National Institute school in the centre of Santiago.

Violent clashes in new round of Chile protests

Authorities have been trying to restore calm in Santiago, which has been roiled by a crisis that erupted over metro fare hikes but escalated into the most severe outbreak of social unrest since the end of Pinochet's dictatorship nearly 30 years ago.

Chile's Pinera inks law for vote on new constitution

Approved by President Sebastian Pinera, Chileans will on April 26 decide whether they want a new constitution and if they do, whether the body that draws up the new document should be a popularly elected assembly or one mixed with current lawmakers.