Chile’s Edge Over Haiti When It Comes To Quakes (NPR)
Chile was hit by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded more than a week ago. Chile’s strict building code, its long experience with earthquakes, its wealth and resources have all allowed it to cope well with a quake that could have devastated the country. Many have noticed the differences between Chile and Haiti’s quake in January.
Chilean president Michelle Bachelet ‘dithered’ on Chile earthquake (Times Online)
IN the last week of her historic presidency, the last thing Michelle Bachelet wanted to confront in Chile was the ghost of General Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship.
South American roundup-Red cards fly in Uruguay, Ecuador (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)
Four players were sent off in Racing’s 3-2 win over Danubio in Uruguay’s Clausura and three in Ecuador’s Quito derby, while Peruvian champions Universitario have been suspended in a sponsorship row.
U.S. troops pack to leave Haiti (USA Today)
U.S. troops are withdrawing from the shattered capital, leaving many Haitians anxious that the most visible portion of international is ending even as the city is still mired in misery and vulnerable to unrest.
Three who died saving lives in Chile honored (CNN)
Mourners at church in this coastal town came to honor Constitucion’s dead — those crushed when an 8.8-magnitude earthquake flattened buildings and others washed away by the tsunami that followed last month.
Double triumph for Jackson at Jamaican Carifta trials (IAAF)
8 March 2010 – Kingston, Jamaica – Shericka Jackson of Vere Technical High School was a double winner at Jamaica’s Carifta Games trials, which ended at the National Stadium on Sunday.
‘Alternative’ spring-breakers steered from Haiti missions (USA Today)
In the next couple of weeks, thousands of college students nationwide will forgo relaxing during spring break to go on educational service trips.
Argentina grandma to face trial over pot plants (CNN)
A federal appeals court in Argentina has ruled that a grandmother must stand trial for growing two marijuana plants in her backyard.
Chilean president Michelle Bachelet ‘dithered’ on Chile earthquake (MalaysiaNews.net)
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Bob Marley – Marley To Be Remembered At Jamaican Museum (ContactMusic)
Jamaicans will honour late reggae greats BOB MARLEY and PETER TOSH when the doors to the nation’s music museum open next year (11).Rare pieces of memorabilia will go…
Davis Cup: Chile 3, Israel 1 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
COQUIMBO, Chile (AP) — Results Monday from the first round of the Davis Cup between Chile and Israel in the World Group: Chile 3, Israel 1 Reverse Singles Fernando Gonzalez , Chile, def. Dudi Sela , Israel, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
