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Iran became the world's biggest jailer of reporters in 2009, media watchdog IPI said in its annual report this week.

The International Press Institute singled out Iran, as it prepared to mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution, as having "some of the world's most repressive policies towards the media."

"In 2009, Iran became the leading jailer of journalists in the world, imprisoning over 100 reporters and bloggers in the aftermath of the disputed elections," the report said.

Four large Ombu trees have fallen in Metropolitan Santiago so far this year, all due to weakened wood structure and resulted in serious damage, leaving one motorcyclist paraplegic and one car severely damaged.

Some Ombu trees which adorn Santiago parks and sidewalks have fallen, inexplicably.
Photo by Andrea (flickr)

Ten students from Chillan’s Santa María high school (Region VIII) won first place in a student journalism contest sponsored by El Mercurio. The students won the contest for their online newspaper, “Turning the Page.”

The competition, which began in April, was carried out in 385 schools throughout the country and included 5,018 students, guided by 450 professors. As a result of the contest, 541 online student newspapers were created.