Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference.
President Sebastian Pinera made the announcement as anti-government protests continue in the country.
He said his government needs "to prioritise re-establishing public order".
The UN is looking into alternative venues for the December's COP25 climate summit and next month's Apec trade forum.
Russia opens negligence probe after 9 babies die in same Siberian hospital
Russia has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newborn babies this month due to suspected negligence at a Siberian maternity hospital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four, knock out heat and power
Russia struck cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight in one of its biggest attacks of the New Year so far, killing at least four people and knocking out heat and power, exposing millions to dangerous winter cold.
BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss US President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over its editing of a speech that made it appear he had directed supporters to storm the US Capitol.
Venezuela says 116 prisoners released, rights groups cite much lower figures
Venezuela's government has announced on Monday that 116 prisoners have so far been released as part of process announced last week, though rights groups reported a lower figure as family members of the detained awaited liberations, with some sleeping outside prisons.
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