Peru
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori dies aged 86: family
Fujimori, who led Peru from 1990 to 2000, was released from prison on humanitarian grounds in December, two-thirds of the way through a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity during his rule.
At least 25 dead in Peru after bus plunges into ravine
The bus with more than 50 passengers ended up on the edge of a river, and some of those on board were swept away by the water, municipal official Jaime Herrera said.
Diniz’s upbeat Brazil face Peru
An upbeat Brazil will look to follow up Friday's dominant victory over Bolivia when they travel to Lima for Wednesday's clash with Peru in World Cup qualifying.
Machu Picchu ordered closed as protests flare
Peruvian police arrested over 200 people accused of illegally entering the campus of a major Lima university, while authorities in Cusco shut the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and the Inca trail as deadly anti-government protests spread nationwide.
Pele lives on in 738 Peruvian children named for football star
The world lost Pele, the "king" of football in 2022, but his name will live on in more than 700 Peruvian children born last year, according to a list published by Peru's National Registry of Identification and Civil Status.
Major football stadium tragedies
The stampede at a domestic football match in eastern Indonesia that led to at least 129 deaths late on Saturday is the latest in a long line of football stadium tragedies.
Aus, NZ, Peru, Costa Rica fight for last two World Cup places
The last two places at the World Cup finals will be decided this week, with Australia, New Zealand, Peru and Costa Rica digging into their stamina reserves for do-or-die battles.
Archeologists find remains of 227 sacrificed children in Peru
Archeologists in Peru say the 227 bodies they have unearthed from a site used by the pre-Columbian Chimu culture is the biggest-ever discovery of sacrificed children.
Peru end winless streak
Already eliminated Peru get their first World Cup win in 40 years and their first goal in 36 with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Tuesday.
Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal signed in Auckland
The Trans Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest multinational trade deals ever, is signed by ministers from its 12 member nations in New Zealand.
Sergio Aguero superb as Argentina beat Bolivia 7-0
A virtuoso performance from Sergio Aguero led Argentina to a 7-0 friendly win over Bolivia in Houston.
Vargas double takes hosts Chile into Copa final
Chile takes another step towards their dream of winning a first Copa America on home soil with a 2-1 win over Peru on Monday but Eduardo Vargas' match-winning double was overshadowed by an early refereeing decision that turned the game the hosts' way.
Guerrero hat-trick eases Peru into Copa semi-finals
Peru striker Paolo Guerrero scores a hat-trick to give his side a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America Thursday, setting up a last-four showdown with hosts Chile.
Brazil snatch late winner against Peru
Douglas Costa's injury-time goal gives struggling Brazil victory over Peru in their opening game of the 2015 Copa America.
Taj Mahal ranks 3rd among world''s top landmarks
Travellers from across the globe have ranked Taj Mahal among the top three landmarks in the world
36 dead in Peru bus crash
At least 36 people are dead and 70 injured after a bus drifted into the opposite lane and hit two buses and a truck in Peru