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California: Home wanted for 1,000 rescued rats
Wednesday 24 November 2010
About 1,000 rats are awaiting adoption in California after being rescued from a house they had infested and almost destroyed.
Central America: Tricky territory? Not these days
Sunday 21 November 2010
New links and routes are making it easier to get around Central America. Mark Rowe reports
Secret to Beane's success: Study of data that no one else had thought to study
Friday 19 November 2010
Information is everywhere. It's how you use it that counts, the American tells Ian Herbert
Underground hit? Brad Pitt bids millions for 'Los 33' – the movie
Tuesday 16 November 2010
The drama of their captivity, rescue and love lives captivated TV audiences around the world. Now the film rights to the Chilean miners' dusky fight for survival are being sought by Brad Pitt.
Just an ugly lump of rock? Not quite. It happens to be worth $1bn
Sunday 14 November 2010
US court sifts six claimants' murky tales about the discovery, sale and theft of the world's biggest Emerald
Spectacular lenticular
Wednesday 03 November 2010
The Mauger Modern gallery in London presents the lenticular artist Chris Dean's first solo show outside the US, on the changing economic fortunes of his hometown Detroit in his exhibit, Transylvania.
Miners turn to king of compensation lawyers in fight for $1m payoffs
Wednesday 20 October 2010
A financial lawyer renowned for taking on the authorities has announced plans to fight for compensation for the majority of the 33 Chilean miners rescued last week.
United for 69 days under the ground, divided after six days on the surface
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Despite vowing that they would share any proceeds from their story, the Chilean miners are now breaking ranks
'El Presidente' urges the City to buy into Brand Chile
Tuesday 19 October 2010
With their pinstriped suits and steely business acumen, the movers and shakers of the City are not an easy bunch to impress – especially if you are a politician.
Miners gather for emotional return
Monday 18 October 2010
Some of the rescued miners returned to the mine for a religious service at the place where they spent 69 days trapped underground yesterday.
Confetti and vuvuzelas as first miners finally go home
Saturday 16 October 2010
Cheers, confetti and a plate of fish sandwiches greeted the first survivors of the San Jose mine rescue to return home early yesterday, as three of the fittest members of "Los 33" were given the all-clear to be discharged from hospital in Copiapo.
Supporting cast leaves the stage at end of the greatest show on earth
Saturday 16 October 2010
All week, millions watched the rescue of 'Los 33'. Now the site of the miracle is just another hole in the ground. Guy Adams bids farewell to the San Jose mine
Leading article: Dangers under the ground
Thursday 14 October 2010
The global fascination in the tale of the trapped Chilean miners is no mystery. The story has had all the ingredients of dramas found in every culture: the moments of despair, the kindling of hope, the emotional final rescue. Its details – from the thought of being locked deep underground, to the joy of being reunited with a family that had presumed you lost forever – spoke to something inside all of us. And thanks to modern telecommunications, the world has been able to follow this tale in real time.
They may be out, but what next for 'Los 33'?
Thursday 14 October 2010
The party will start in earnest today on the second and third floors of the Regional Hospital in Copiapo, where the survivors of the San Jose Mine are being taken to meet their extended families, under the watchful eye of doctors. But when the euphoria subsides, one pressing issue will remain: on paper, at least, "Los 33" are out of a job.
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