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Strong earthquake hits off the coast of Peru

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 17:53

The US Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck off the coast of northern Peru.

Lima zoo to exhibit Peru`s first white tiger cub

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 12:12

The Huachipa Zoological Park in Lima plans to put Peru`s first white tiger born in captivity on exhibit next week, said veterinarian Catalina Hermoza.

New bird species discovered in Peru

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 20:37

A new small, black-coloured bird species, with an unusual voice, has been discovered in the remote Andes Mountains of central Peru.

100 bodies from prison massacre exhumed in Peru

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 09:14

The bodies of more than 100 accused Shining Path rebels slain during a 1986 prison uprising have been exhumed in and around Lima since mid-July.

1,450-year-old stone monument adds new chapter to Mayan history

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 08:55

Archaeologists have discovered an intricately carved stone monument with hieroglyphic text, which could add a new chapter in unveiling the Mayan civilization mystery.

Sacrificed woman`s mummy found in Peru archaeology site

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 13:14

The mummified remains of a sacrificed woman were discovered by Peruvian archaeologists at the El Brujo complex, researchers said.

1,200-year old mausoleum with 63 bodies found in Peru

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 17:35

A team of Polish and Peruvian archaeologists found 63 bodies in a 1,200-years old pre-Inca mausoleum in Peru`s northern Ancash region.

Dozens of mummies found in pre-Inca royal tomb in Peru

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 15:02

Polish and Peruvian archaeologists have discovered a royal burial chamber with 60 mummies and some 1,200 gold, silver and ceramic objects from over 1,000 years ago in Peru.

Bus plunges into Peru River, 30 dead

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 09:15

At least 30 people died when a bus plunged off a highway into a river in central Peru, authorities said on Wednesday.

Group searches for two ships lost near Peru in 1615

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 12:23

A group of researchers headed by maritime historian Jorge Ortiz Sotelo is continuing the search for two Spanish vessels that went missing along the coast south of Lima in 1615.

Russian manufacturer offers Peru T-90S tank

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 17:19

Russia’s Uralvagonzavod plant is prepared to provide Peru with a full-scale specimen of its T-90S, a main battle tank currently on show at a defense expo in Lima.

Angry with Peru, Maduro calls home ambassador

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 13:08

President Nicolas Maduro has responded angrily to a call by Peru`s foreign minister for tolerance and dialogue in Venezuela, saying he will recall his ambassador for consultations.