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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Remains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru
Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women in the oldest center of civilization in the Americas.
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India Finish Third In Peru World Cup, NRAI Pleased With Young Shooters' Performance
Indian shooters finished third at the ISSF World Cup after the pair of Prithviraj Tondaiman and Pragati Dubey failed to reach the medals round in the trap mixed team event in Lima, Peru
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Ex-Peru President, His Wife Jailed For Money Laundering
A Peruvian court on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Ollanta Humala and his wife to 15 years in prison for graft linked to a globe-spanning corruption scandal involving Brazilian construction group Odebrecht paying bribes to politicians.
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Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Literature Prize Winner, Dies At 89
Mario Vargas Llosa's passing marks the close of the era of Latin America's literary golden generation, of which he was the last living member.
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Peru Fisherman, Missing Since 95 Days Returns From Pacific Ocean
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
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Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
The glaciers in the Andes of northern Peru are at the centre of a landmark global case that will test the legal culpability of corporations over their greenhouse gas emissions and the role these play in climate change.
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"Miracle": Drunk Man Sleeping On Track Hit By Train In Peru, Survives
Surveillance footage released by the city shows the locomotive dragging the young man for several meters.
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Shakira Hospitalised Due To "Abdominal Pain", Cancels Peru Concert
This hospitalisation comes just days after Shakira kicked off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in Rio de Janeiro on February 11.
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Watch: Policeman Dressed As Giant Capybara Leads Drug Raid On Valentine's Day
The officer, dressed up as capybara can be seen barging into the house, tackling the accused and putting him in handcuffs.
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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Peruvian Congress Bans Miniskirts In Bid To Cover Up Prostitution Scandal: Report
The rather sexist decision was taken in the backdrop of the murder of Andrea Vidal, a former advisor to the Legal and Constitutional Office.
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Buried Alive? The Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A City In The Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020. His sister wasn't allowed to see his body. Three days later came home after waking up in a pile of corpses in the jungle.
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Buried Alive? Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A Remote City In Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020.
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Remains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru
Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women in the oldest center of civilization in the Americas.
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India Finish Third In Peru World Cup, NRAI Pleased With Young Shooters' Performance
Indian shooters finished third at the ISSF World Cup after the pair of Prithviraj Tondaiman and Pragati Dubey failed to reach the medals round in the trap mixed team event in Lima, Peru
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Ex-Peru President, His Wife Jailed For Money Laundering
A Peruvian court on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Ollanta Humala and his wife to 15 years in prison for graft linked to a globe-spanning corruption scandal involving Brazilian construction group Odebrecht paying bribes to politicians.
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Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Literature Prize Winner, Dies At 89
Mario Vargas Llosa's passing marks the close of the era of Latin America's literary golden generation, of which he was the last living member.
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Peru Fisherman, Missing Since 95 Days Returns From Pacific Ocean
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
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Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
The glaciers in the Andes of northern Peru are at the centre of a landmark global case that will test the legal culpability of corporations over their greenhouse gas emissions and the role these play in climate change.
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"Miracle": Drunk Man Sleeping On Track Hit By Train In Peru, Survives
Surveillance footage released by the city shows the locomotive dragging the young man for several meters.
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Shakira Hospitalised Due To "Abdominal Pain", Cancels Peru Concert
This hospitalisation comes just days after Shakira kicked off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in Rio de Janeiro on February 11.
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Watch: Policeman Dressed As Giant Capybara Leads Drug Raid On Valentine's Day
The officer, dressed up as capybara can be seen barging into the house, tackling the accused and putting him in handcuffs.
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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Peruvian Congress Bans Miniskirts In Bid To Cover Up Prostitution Scandal: Report
The rather sexist decision was taken in the backdrop of the murder of Andrea Vidal, a former advisor to the Legal and Constitutional Office.
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Buried Alive? The Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A City In The Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020. His sister wasn't allowed to see his body. Three days later came home after waking up in a pile of corpses in the jungle.
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Buried Alive? Surreal Story Of How Covid Took Over A Remote City In Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in April 2020.
