Chile quakes with little damage despite 8.2 magnitude
In Iquique and Alto Hospicio Chileans faced a powerful quake with only six deaths reported and widespread damage limited by strict codes and preparedness. Officials warned of a seismic gap in northern Chile while rescue crews and security forces worked to prevent looting and aid displaced residents.
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Iquique
Chile
South America
Pacific
Costas Syndlakis
Alto Hospicio
Michelle Bachelet
Arica
Caleta Riquelme
Malaysia Jet Mystery May Never Be Solved
Police in Kuala Lumpur say the cause of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 may remain unknown despite ongoing investigations. Officials note hijack or mechanical failure as possibilities while search efforts in the Indian Ocean continue with nine ships and nine planes. Prime Minister Najib Razak planned to visit Australia to review the multinational search.
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Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines
Indian Ocean
Beijing
Malay Peninsula
Najib Razak
Perth
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Imprisoned spy may be key to Middle East peace talks
The fate of imprisoned American Jonathan Pollard could reshape Kerry’s Middle East diplomacy as Palestinians rebuff and demand broader concessions. Abbas resumed recognition efforts for a Palestinian state in international bodies, threatening talks. U.S. officials say Kerry remains in contact with negotiators and urges necessary steps to move forward.
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Israel
Middle East
John Kerry
Kerry
United States
Jonathan Pollard
Pollard
Marwan Barghouti
Connec
Mahmoud Abbas
State
Palestine
Abbas
White House
Josh Earnest
U.S
US Urges Europe to Wean Off Russian Gas
United States urges Europe to end dependence on Russian gas and reject Kremlin energy leverage. Ukraine’s exiled president Yanukovych calls Crimea annexation a tragedy and seeks talks with Putin to reverse the move while Europe weighs shale gas and nuclear power options.
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Brussels
United States
Kremlin
European Union
U.S
Japan
Ukraine
Poland
Russia
Crimean Peninsula
Viktor Yanukovych
Crimea
Black Sea
Yanukovych
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NTV Television
Vladimir Putin
Saeb Erekat
U.N
West Bank
Ramallah
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