An Antarctic polar blast brought snow to sea level and icy temperatures that forced road closures and disrupted schools on the country’s South Island.

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Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of driving his car into a crowd of people in Germany, killing two. Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Brazil and China have launched a program to allow Chinese tourists and consumers to pay with the UnionPay app at Brazilian businesses that accept Pix.

The 40-year-old Vozinha arrived to a hero's welcome in Santiago, Chile, and now knows he needs to perform like the star Colo-Colo fans expect.