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Peru frees Chilean arrested outside air base

Peruvian police have freed one of two Chileans arrested this week on suspicion of espionage.

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365 new species of wildlife found in Peru park

Scientists have discovered 365 previously undocumented species of wildlife in Bahuaja Sonene Nationa...

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More than 100 hurt in Peru quake

Chonate says 16 homes suffered some damage in the quake, which struck at 11 minutes after midnight.

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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Peru

Although there were no reported injuries or damage, local radio said residents near the epicentre we...

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Peru: 26 killed in fire at rehabilitation center

A fire swept through a private rehabilitation center for addicts in a poor part of Peru`s capital, k...

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Cow slaughter creates tension

Slaughtering of a cow near a temple here led to some tense moments in Perumbavoor town in Kerala`s...

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Peruvian Vice Prez resigns amid corruption probe

Peruvian Vice President Omar Chehade has resigned over a probe into an alleged influence-peddling ...

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Dutch citizen apologizes for murder in Peru trial

Van der Sloot smiled and appeared relaxed as he chatted with his lawyer after judges suspended the ...

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Peru: Ex-Army officer picked to lead Cabinet

The surprise shake-up that could signal a more authoritarian governing style in Peru.

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Peru declares emergency over protests

President Ollanta Humala declared a 60-day state of emergency Sunday in a northern region wracked by...

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Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Kerala

Chandran (55), a marginal farmer who subsisted on rice cultivation and cow rearing, consumed poison ...

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Women denounce gender violence in Peru `SlutWalk`

The SlutWalk is part of a global movement that began this year as a backlash against a statement by ...

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Peru`s Humala says VP should consider resigning

Peru`s President Ollanta Humala said he thinks Vice President Omar Chehade should consider resigning...

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Peru quake destroys 134 homes, injures dozens

Peruvian authorities said that 134 homes were destroyed and 103 people injured during a 6.9-magnit...

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6.9 magnitude quake hits coast of Peru

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake centered off Peru`s central coast sent people running panicked into the s...

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Tearful Amanda Knox pleads Italian court to free her

did not kill. I did not rape. I did not steal. I wasn`t there," Knox said.

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I-T official held for accepting Rs 50 lakh bribe

The sleuths nabbed Additional Income Tax Commissioner Andasu Ravindar, while Ravindar was allegedly ...

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Strong 6.8-magnitude quake shakes central Peru

Local media said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage in central parts.

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CBI leaves for Peru to get Israeli drug dealer

A CBI team on Thursday left for Peru to get the custody of Israeli drug lord Yaniv Benaim alias Ata...

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CBI to leave for Peru to get Israeli drug dealer

A CBI team will leave for Peru Thursday to bring back Israeli drug lord, an important link in poli...

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Peru researchers find remains of rare ancient insects

Researchers in Peru said they have discovered the remains of ancient insects and sunflower seeds tra...

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The poor are my priority: New Peru President

Ollanta Humala, the leftist military man who won Peru`s presidency after abandoning a radical platfo...

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Copa America SF: Uruguay`s keyword `caution`

Sights set on a record 15th Copa America title, Uruguay do not want to be considered favourites when...

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Peru shock Colombia to reach Copa semis

Peru shocked favoured Colombia on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America.

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Peru defeat Mexico 1-0 with late goal

Paolo Guerrero scored in the 83rd minute to give Peru a well-earned 1-0 victory over Mexico in the C...

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Uruguay enter Copa as dark horses

After Argentina slipped up in their opening match against Bolivia, Uruguay will scent a chance to ge...

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Peru`s President inaugurates giant Christ statue

"Christ of the Pacific" is 72 feet high and stands atop a 49-foot concrete base.

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Peru cancels mine after 6 killed in clash

Peru`s government has cancelled a Canadian-owned silver mine in the southern highlands.

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Peru`s Alberto Fujimori hospitalised for cancer

Alberto Fujimori`s tongue had been bleeding for three weeks, but he "refused to go to hospital”.

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Left-winger Humala wins Peru presidential election

Business leaders fear Humala will jeopardize the country`s recent economic success with intervention...

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Peru protesters set fire to customs building

The protesters have threatened to keep up the pressure on the government.

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Peru`s Fujimori criticises Chavez as `dictatorial`

Keiko Fujimori will compete in a June 05 runoff against Ollanta Humala.

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Fujimori leads Humala in Peru Presidential poll

The nationwide poll, published in newspaper Peru 21, showed Fujimori with a 2.7-point lead.

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Reporter gunned down in northern Peru

The reporter had openly criticised regional government officials in northwestern Peru.

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Humala leads Peru vote, rivals battle for run-off spot

Ollanta Humala was leading the first round of Peru`s presidential election.

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Revamped leftist leads tight race for Peru presidency

As per polls, the leftist Ollanta Humala could win 30 % of first-round vote.

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British couple busted with 100 heroin capsules in Peru

A British couple was arrested at Lima`s international airport.

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Peru diplomat found dead in Moscow: Official

A Peruvian diplomat who went missing in the Russian capital on New Year`s Day has been found dead i...

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`Pirates` raid Japanese trawler off Peru coast

The criminals tied the crew`s hands and feet, then took off with their money.

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Ancient Peruvian site forces experts to re-think past

Archaeologists have discovered a group of ancient tombs in the mountainous jungle of Peru.

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Peru: Fujimori to have tongue surgery

Alberto Fujimori ruled Peru with increasingly iron fist from 1990 until 2000.

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Peru recognises Palestinian state

Peru has now upgraded its recognition of Palestine to a statehood status.

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No more prison for Lori Berenson: Peruvian court

The US activist wants to return to New York and devote herself to her son.

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1,200-year-old royal tomb found in Peru

The tomb of a ruler of the pre-Incan Sican culture was found in Peru`s Lambayaque region.

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Peru bans smoking in public buildings

The executive order, signed by President, increases penalties for offenders.

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Israeli sought by India is nabbed in Peru

An Israeli fugitive implicated in a case of alleged corruption between drug traffickers and police...

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Peru site used for sacrificing children uncovered

An anthropologist has discovered a site in Peru which was used for sacrificing children.

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Yale to return Machu Picchu pieces

Yale University will return to Peru all the pieces from the Machu Picchu archaeological site.

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Peru’s President says Yale to return Inca artefacts

Yale University had taken away thousands of artefacts nearly a century ago.

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Tourist plane crashes near famed Nazca Lines: Peru

A small plane carrying British tourists crashed near the famed Nazca Lines in Peru killing all six p...

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