Chilean

GST will not affect Fifa U-17 World Cup ticket prices

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

While the Indian sports sector overall has been impacted by the July 1 rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with equipment cost and price of entry tickets for tournaments attracting up to 28 per cent tax, the Fifa U-17 World Cup tickets would not be affected, according to Local Organising Committee (LoC) tournament director Javier Ceppi. "We hadRead more

4 dead as plane crashes in Chile

Santiago - Arab Today

A plane crash in southern Chile killed four people Sunday, according to local officials. The accident occurred near the Laquecahue airfield in the Bio Bio region at approximately 9pm UAE. Four passengers — a woman and three men — died after the plane had a troubled landing, said Humberto Toro, the governor of Arauco, noting the region’s high winds. ItRead more

Tsunami Alert Issued After Earthquake Hits Chile

Santiago - Arab Today

Chile issued a tsunami warning and evacuation order for southern coastal areas after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck 225 km southwest of Puerto Montt in southern Chile on Sunday. The tsunami warning was issued for areas within 1,000 km (621 miles) of the epicenter of the quake, the U.S.-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Tsunami wavesRead more

Anthem blunder baffles Uruguay at Copa

Glendale - Arab Today

Copa America Centenario organizers were left red-faced after an embarrassing blunder which saw Chile's national anthem played instead of Uruguay's ahead of their Group C clash with Mexico in Arizona. The incident happened as the teams lined up for kick-off at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. After Mexico's anthem was played without a hitch, Uruguay prepared toRead more

Chilean capital debuts first Chinese-made electric bus in bid to go green

Santiago - XINHUA

Chile's capital Santiago on Wednesday unveiled its first Chinese-made electric bus as part of a campaign to make the city more environmentally friendly. The fully electric vehicle, manufactured by Chinese company BYD, will operate free of charge in the city's downtown area starting Thursday, offering residents and tourists alike a clean and quiet mode of transport, La Tercera daily reported.Read more

Sanchez sinks West Brom to settle Arsenal nerves

London - Arab Today

In-form Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez struck twice as Arsenal defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-0 on Thursday to re-assert their hold on a Champions League berth in the Premier League. Booed off following Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace, Arsenal delivered a more clinical display at the Emirates Stadium as Sanchez took his tally to five goals in fourRead more