Earthquake leaves Chile a country of contrasts

Earthquake leaves Chile a country of contrasts SANTIAGO, Chile — Outside Santiago’s Fine Arts Museum is a fallen cornice broken into chunks and strewn across marble steps. But inside, sculpture stands firmly beneath a perfectly intact glass cupola. In the aftermath of the devastating mega-quake in central Chile, visitors are greeted by jarring contrasts: A […]

At least 21 people died in Ugandan riots, police say

At least 21 people were killed and more than 80 others injured during three days of rioting here last week, a police spokeswoman said Monday. Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said 663 people had been arrested and 86 people had been injured