Chile

Chile uses around 3.4 billion plastic bags every year

Raids came just hours before Vatican abuse investigators sent by Pope Francis met with Chile's top prosecutor

New abuse accusations have emerged in recent weeks against Church in Chile

Entire Chilean delegation of bishops called to meet Pope Francis in Vatican last month has resigned

The exhibition has attracted thousands of buyers

Chilean company Andes Iron wants to extract millions of tonnes of iron

A 2,300-page report sent to the pope includes testimony gathered from 64 people

A 2,300-page report sent to the pope includes testimony gathered from 64 people in New York and Santiago

The 28-year-old's dignity and poise have caught the attention of media across the world

Priest Karadima accused of abusing children in 2010 and convicted by Vatican to life of penitence

Area provides ideal conditions as astronomers study stars in darkness so profound they appear like diamonds on velvet

Airline executive was official witness, a document was signed by a Chilean bishop on board

Protestors and Police clash during visit, crowds demand punishments for clergymen accused of pedophilia crimes

Almost 80 Roman Catholic clergy members had been accused of sexually abusing children in Chile since 2000

Pope Francis visits notorious church in Santiago

Database of clergy publicly accused of sex abuse against minors compiled using court and media records

With at least a draw needing of final game, La Roja suffers 3-0 defeat against Seleção on Tuesday

The demonstration called for the release of a dozen Mapuche activist detained under a controversial anti-terrorism law

La Albiceleste held by Venezuela for a frustrating draw, whereas La Roja suffered shocking 1-0 defeat against Bolivia

World champions beat Chile 1-0 to win the title on Sunday

South American champions beat Portugal in penalty shoot-out after the match finished goalless

The Yaghan have lived here for some 6,000 years and numbered around 3,000 people before the arrival of Europeans

US President Donald Trump has taken up his predecessor Barack Obama's pledge to send humans to Mars in the 2030s

Selecao defeat Uruguay 4-1 to take lead to seven points

The strategy is to create medical-grade cannabis with quality and efficacy ensured

2014 World Cup finalists currently occupy fifth place in their group with just 19 points to their name after 12 games

If the bill is passed, Peru would follow neighboring Chile and Colombia in legalizing the medical use of marijuana

More than 4,000 emergency workers are battling the blaze, with the help of water-dumping aircraft

Thousands of tourists stroll its narrow cobblestone streets and ride cable cars up the steep hills each year

No casualties reported; tsunami warning lifted

Tsunami warning issued for parts of Chile, say US geologists

A Brazilian woman on board the LATAM Airlines flight had told one of the flight attendants there was a bomb

Phone service briefly collapsed but was restored after several minutes

The mummies need to be kept under specific conditions of temperature and humidity to prevent deterioration

A virtuoso performance from Neymar saw 2002 champions maul Bolivia 5-0 in World Cup qualifiers

Juan Antonio Pizzi's men are currently seventh in South American qualifying group

Asim Nasim Siddique has been in the country since November 6 last year

Arsenal forward posts pictures of his ankle on Twitter in the aftermath of Copa America final

Chile earns themselves bragging rights as South America's dominant team as they beat heavyweights second time

Defending champions emerged victorious in a semi-final which took more than four hours to complete

Result gives defending champions hope of reaching last eight following their opening defeat to Argentina in Group D

Injured Argentina captain watched from the substitutes' bench at Levi's Stadium after failing to recover in time

28-year-old and his father are accused of using a chain of fake companies to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros

A thick mist known as "The Darkness" blows in from the Pacific to the edge of the Atacama Desert

Doubts have surrounded his death since former driver claimed the poet was given a mysterious injection in his chest

The new case in Chile is that of a 46-year-old woman whose partner was infected while in Haiti

Police say five adults and two children, all occupants of vehicle, were killed in accident in Chile's Maule region

The federation confirms his departure in a statement

New Chilean football chief has refused to let Argentine break his contract unless he pays a $6million buy-out clause

A list of all major events in the sport of football in the calendar year