Created by the Chilean feminist collective “Lastesis,” the song was first performed late last month in that South American country’s capital of Santiago amid widespread anti-government protests that elicited a harsh crackdown by security forces. Continue reading
Negotiators split their work into two parts, separating discussions on aid for poor countries affected by climate change from those over a deal on international carbon markets. Continue reading
Officials said they believe that all those aboard the plane are dead, adding that it was nearly impossible to expect any survivors to be found. Continue reading
The Air Force said two ships, more than a dozen planes and three satellites were being used in the search. Continue reading
The C-130 Hercules carried 17 crew members and 21 passengers, including three civilians. The personnel were to check on a floating fuel supply line and other equipment at the Chilean base. Continue reading
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is also battling record levels of violence, which has caused more friction with the Trump administration. Continue reading
The protests were largely peaceful but by early evening turned increasingly violent as demonstrators hurled rocks at riot police, who responded with tear gas Continue reading
Protests have rocked Santiago for a month in the biggest crisis to hit the South American nation since its return to democracy in 1990. Continue reading
The past month’s protests started over a hike in public transport fares but have broadened to encompass grievances over low wages, the high cost of living and social inequality. Continue reading
The demonstrations began last month after the government announced a hike in subway fares and transformed into a leaderless national movement with broader demands over education, health services and economic inequality. Continue reading