Peru

Peru opens military base to protect Amazon from deforestation

March 07, 2019 | 09:06

Peru opened a military base in the Amazon on Tuesday in a bid to tackle illegal mining, the main culprit for deforestation in the world's largest rainforest.

World Cup: Australia bow out as Peru claim consolation victory 1

June 27, 2018 | 00:29

Australia's World Cup ended with a whimper as goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero gave Peru a 2-0 victory in the teams' group finale on Tuesday (Jun 26).

World Cup: Mbappe makes history as France battle into last 16

June 22, 2018 | 01:44

Teenager Kylian Mbappe became France's youngest World Cup goalscorer as they beat Peru 1-0 on Thursday (Jun 21) to reach the last 16 and condemn the South Americans to an early exit.

Poulsen winner for Denmark ruins Peru's World Cup return

June 17, 2018 | 03:12

Yussuf Poulsen ruined Peru's first appearance at a World Cup finals for 36 years on Saturday with the winning goal for Denmark to seal a 1-0 victory in Saransk.

Canada's Trudeau defends controversial pipeline project

April 15, 2018 | 22:13

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday (Apr 15) defended his government's backing of a controversial pipeline project, saying the world could not afford to choose between the environment and the economy.

Three European tourists expelled from Machu Picchu over nude photos

March 15, 2018 | 10:09

Three European tourists were banished from the Incan citadel Machu Picchu in Peru after taking photos of themselves exposing their backsides, police said Wednesday.