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8th May, 2013
Altitude sickness? Try a mug of Bolivian coca beer
A Bolivian brewer has come up with an innovative solution for quenching thirst and coping with altitude sickness.
A Bolivian brewer has come up with an innovative solution for quenching thirst and coping with altitude sickness.
28th December, 2012
Livelihoods on the line for Peruvian fishermen
Development of the Peru’s largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands will expand port operations over the…
Development of the Peru’s largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands will expand port operations over the…
6th October, 2012
US defence chief blasts Karzai over troop deaths
Panetta voiced frustration at Karzai over the latter's preference to “criticise” American troops, instead of acknowledging the sacrifices they made.
Panetta voiced frustration at Karzai over the latter's preference to “criticise” American troops, instead of acknowledging the sacrifices they made.
29th May, 2012
Clashes over Xstrata mine in Peru leave two dead
Prime Minister Oscar Valdes declared a state of emergency late Monday, saying it was needed to “safeguard public security and allow free transit”.
Prime Minister Oscar Valdes declared a state of emergency late Monday, saying it was needed to “safeguard public security and allow free transit”.
26th May, 2012
In pictures: National day of Peruvian Clown
Pictures from a parade which was taken out to celebrate the National day of the Peruvian clown in Lima.
Pictures from a parade which was taken out to celebrate the National day of the Peruvian clown in Lima.
5th May, 2012
Fire kills 14 in Peru drug rehab center: firefighters
A fire killed 14 people trapped in a locked down drug rehabilitation center east of Lima with no means of escape, the city's fire department said Saturday.
A fire killed 14 people trapped in a locked down drug rehabilitation center east of Lima with no means of escape, the city's fire department said Saturday.
1st May, 2012
Lima’s sacred, pre-Inca ruins fall prey to growth
One of Lima's best restaurants opens onto the terrace of an ancient pyramid, offering fine food in a 1,500 year-old setting.
One of Lima's best restaurants opens onto the terrace of an ancient pyramid, offering fine food in a 1,500 year-old setting.
10th December, 2011
US returns gold monkey head to Peru
WASHINGTON: The United States has returned a gold monkey head to Peru dating back to the Moche civilisation that flourished in northern Peru from the…
WASHINGTON: The United States has returned a gold monkey head to Peru dating back to the Moche civilisation that flourished in northern Peru from the…
28th July, 2011
Leftist Humala sworn in as Peru’s president
LIMA: Leftist Ollanta Humala was sworn in as Peru’s president on Thursday, taking over the reins of one of the world’s fastest-growing economies as poor…
LIMA: Leftist Ollanta Humala was sworn in as Peru’s president on Thursday, taking over the reins of one of the world’s fastest-growing economies as poor…
9th July, 2011
Peru celebrates 100 years of Machu Picchu ‘discovery’
CUSCO: Peruvians celebrate this month the centennial of the “discovery” of Machu Picchu, a world tourist attraction and archeological marvel that has yet to reveal…
CUSCO: Peruvians celebrate this month the centennial of the “discovery” of Machu Picchu, a world tourist attraction and archeological marvel that has yet to reveal…
5th July, 2011
Peru to sue Swedish city for theft of ancient textiles
LIMA: Peru will sue the Swedish city of Gothenburg on charges of being accomplices in the theft of ancient pre-Columbian textiles on exhibit in their…
LIMA: Peru will sue the Swedish city of Gothenburg on charges of being accomplices in the theft of ancient pre-Columbian textiles on exhibit in their…
26th June, 2011
Peru anti-mining protestors killed in clash with police
JULIACA: At least five activists opposed to mining in southeastern Peru were killed when riot police fired tear gas and shot pellets to keep demonstrators…
JULIACA: At least five activists opposed to mining in southeastern Peru were killed when riot police fired tear gas and shot pellets to keep demonstrators…
3rd June, 2011
Elections in Peru
Peruvians will be deciding what is more important to them the redistribution of wealth or the status quo. Former army officer Ollata Humala faces off…
Peruvians will be deciding what is more important to them the redistribution of wealth or the status quo. Former army officer Ollata Humala faces off…
26th February, 2011
At least 19 killed, 37 injured in Peru bus accident
LIMA: At least 19 people were killed and 37 injured Friday when a long-distance passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Andes east…
LIMA: At least 19 people were killed and 37 injured Friday when a long-distance passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Andes east…
25th February, 2011
Ancient Peruvian site forces experts to re-think past
LIMA: Archeologists have discovered a group of ancient tombs in the mountainous jungle of southeastern Peru they say is as important as the discovery of…
LIMA: Archeologists have discovered a group of ancient tombs in the mountainous jungle of southeastern Peru they say is as important as the discovery of…
23rd February, 2011
Peru snaps ties with Libya
LIMA: Peru suspended diplomatic ties with Libya on Tuesday, becoming the first nation to take such a measure amid a bloody crackdown on the uprising…
LIMA: Peru suspended diplomatic ties with Libya on Tuesday, becoming the first nation to take such a measure amid a bloody crackdown on the uprising…
30th December, 2010
New species abound in Peru, but so do threats
LIMA: Each year, a new bird is found and every four years a new mammal discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, a haven for biodiversity where…
LIMA: Each year, a new bird is found and every four years a new mammal discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, a haven for biodiversity where…
