• Optimist Ronaldinho Eyes Next Two World Cups
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Ronaldinho is confident of a securing place in Brazil's World Cup squad despite coach Dunga's apparent dismissal of the forward as part of his plans.
  By Reuters.  International Herald Tribune.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:07 GMT.
• Chavez Trusts God And Nature In Power Crisis
  
  CARACAS (Reuters) - President Hugo Chavez is confident that God and nature will pull Venezuela out of a power crisis battering both the economy and his popularity.
  By Reuters.  International Herald Tribune.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:52:11 GMT.
• Red Cross Revises Chilean Emergency Appeal Upwards
  
  Spokeswoman says a lot done to restore electricity, water to cities, but says many necessities still lacking in rural areas.
  Lisa Schlein.  Voice of America.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:40 GMT.
• Brazil Leader Blasted for Stance on Cuba Prisoners
  
  Brazil's president is coming under criticism for his deference to the Cuban government regarding the island's political prisoners and hunger strikes over human rights.
  Miami Herald.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:10 EST.
• Better Late than Never: Germany Looks to Play Catch-Up in South America
  
  While the rest of the world has been pursuing business opportunities in South America, Berlin has been sitting on its hands. Now, with Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle looking for a signature issue, that may change.
  Spiegel Online.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:12:42 +0100.
• Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'
  
  The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.
  BBC News.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:43:45 GMT.
• Quake to cost insurers up to $10b
  
  ZURICH - REINSURANCE giant Swiss Re on Wednesday estimated that insurers will have to pay up to US$7.0 billion (S$10 billion) for damages arising from the deadly earthquake in Chile.
  Straits Times.  10 Mar 2010 09:32 GMT.
• Chile looters give up quake spoils to avoid arrest
  
  Residents in Chile's earthquake-ravaged city of Concepcion dumped new televisions, fridges and furniture on roadsides on Sunday to avoid arrest.
  Mail & Guardian.  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:59:00 +0200.
• US Aircraft to Deliver Medical Support to Chile
  
  US Southern Command says 3 C-17 Globemaster aircraft en route to Chile with team of 84 airmen, including 63 medical personnel.
  Voa News.  Voice of America.  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:55:18 GMT.
• West Brom to support Chile appeal
  
  West Brom's shirts will feature a "Help Chile" logo for the home game with Sheffield Wednesday.
  BBC News.  Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:15:43 GMT.

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