Chile Earthquake Kills More Than 140

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2010 An earthquake in central Chile has killed more than 140, authorities say, and triggered both a tsunami and a declaration of a "state of catastrophe." Chilean President Michelle Bachelet warned that there would probably be more deaths and more aftershocks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protests and Pledges Mark International Women’s Day

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2007 Chilean President Michelle Bachelet on Thursday predicted a future with more female politicians in her country, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel demanded more opportunities for European women across all professions. Elsewhere in the world, nations celebrated International Women's Day each in their own way. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )