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Oct 8, 2010

Chile: Rescue drill should reach trapped miners within 24 hours - CNN.com

Copiapo, Chile (CNN) -- A rescue drill is 40 meters (about 130 feet) away from reaching 33 trapped Chilean miners and should get to them within 24 hours, the nation's mining minister said Friday afternoon.

Video: Chile mining minister: rescue could take 10 days - Telegraph

Laurence Golbourne has told the media that depending on what work is necessary to secure the shaft, the trapped miners could be underground for another ten days. Pictures from AP.

Drill Expected To Reach Trapped Chilean Miners On Saturday

The T-130 drill for rescue “Plan B” reached a depth of 535 meters (1,755 feet) early Thursday morning at the San José mine, where 33 workers are trapped underground. The drill has less than 100 meters to go before arriving at the miners’ underground “workshop.

It's Time to Invest in Chile and Colombia - Latin America's Reigning 'Good Guys'

For decades, investors with an interest in Latin America were essentially limited to two choices: Invest in countries that were moderately badly run; or invest in countries that were truly dreadfully run.

BofA Extends Freeze on Foreclosures to All 50 States, Oct 08, 2010

Bank of America Corp., the biggest U.S. lender, extended a freeze on foreclosures to all 50 states as concern spread among federal and local officials that homes are being seized based on false data.

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Employers in U.S. Cut More Jobs Than Forecast in September

The U.S. lost more jobs than forecast in September, reflecting a decline in government payrolls that shows the damage being done by rising budget deficits.

Nobel Peace Prize for Dissident Liu Has China Warning Norway on Relations

Norway’s government congratulated jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo on winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize as China warned the Nordic country’s relations with the world’s second-biggest economy will suffer after the award.

England in the Commowelath Games 2010, New Delhi, India

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England is in Northern Europe and is bounded by Scotland, Wales, the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel.
Traditionally one of the powerhouses of Commonwealth sport, England have appeared in all of the Commonwealth Games ever since they were held in 1930 at which they won 61 medals. They currently rank second to Australia on the all time medal winners list. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne they won 110 medals of which 36 were gold.
England have hosted the Games on two occasions, in London during 1934 and most recently in 2002 in the North West region of England and the city of Manchester.
The Commonwealth Games is the only multi sport event where England competes as a nation and responsibility for organising their participation rests with the Commonwealth Games England.

Scotland in the Commowelath Games 2010, India

Scotland is located in northern Europe and is bounded by the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and England. It is around half the size of England, but most of its landmass is comprised of moorlands, mountains and about 800 islands.
From their debut in 1930 Commonwealth Games in Hamilton when they were represented by 15 athletes the Scots have taken part in every Games since, winning medals every time they have participated. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the Scots took home a total of 29 medals, 11 of which were gold.
Edinburgh became the first city to hold the Games twice in 1970 and 1986. In 2000, Scotland inaugurated the 'Millennium' Commonwealth Youth Games which is now held every four years.
Scottish Commonwealth Games champions include boxer Dick McTaggart, sprinter Allan Wells, distance runner Liz McColgan, cyclist Chris Hoy and swimmer David Wilkie - all of whom won Olympic medals. Multiple diving gold medallist Sir Peter Heatly contributed even further by managing Scottish teams and later chairing the Commonwealth Games Federation.
The Commonwealth Games is the only multi sport event where Scotland competes as a nation and responsibility for organising their participation sits with Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS).
The Scottish city Glasgow will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.