Race to save Chilean miners trapped underground from spiralling into depression continues

Thursday, September 2, 2010 Rescue efforts to save the 33 Chilean miners trapped 700 meters from the surface continue. After seeing video images filmed by one of the miners Ruth Contreras, the mother of Carlos Bravo, who is trapped in the mine, said the “he’s skinny, bearded and it was painful to see him with his head hanging down, but I am so happy to see him alive.” Image: Desierto

Iran agrees to expanded monitoring of nuclear sites

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 File photo of the UN nuclear chief, Yukiya Amano Image: International Students’ Committee. Iran agreed on Monday to allow the United Nations (UN) increased access to nuclear facilities according to a government announcement on state television. UN monitors will gain access to a heavy water reactor still being built, as well as the largest uranium reactor in Iran. The government announcement also stated that Iran would