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New man Suarez vows to stay out of trouble

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 03:35

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists he has finally learnt how to keep his explosive temper and cynical instincts under control.

Francescoli sees Uruguay going far with Suarez

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 18:49

Uruguay should be feared at next year`s World Cup in Brazil because they have the world`s best striker in Luis Suarez and the self-belief to overcome big obstacles, former captain Enzo Francescoli said on Friday.

Uruguay economy minister resigns over airline scandal

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 09:55

Uruguay`s economy minister has resigned as he faces a probe over the 2012 collapse of national airline Pluna, a scandal that has tainted President Jose Mujica`s administration.

Uruguay leader hopes to adopt `30 or 40 poor children`

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 02:11

The 78-year-old leader said he envisions putting his plan into place when he steps down as president, a position he has served in since 2010.

Uruguay becomes first nation to legalise marijuana

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 09:54

The law, conceived in an attempt to tackle the illegal drugs trade, was approved by a vote of 16 to 13, with the ruling Broad Front Party united in its favour, reported Xinhua.

Uruguay book place at 2014 World Cup finals

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:52

Uruguay sealed their spot at the 2014 World Cup finals after a goalless draw at home to Jordan in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff on Wednesday saw them advance 5-0 on aggregate.

Uruguay to pull peacekeepers from Haiti: President

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 10:59

Uruguay`s President Jose Mujica has said he plans to withdraw his country`s peacekeeping troops from Haiti because of the lack of democratic progress there.

Edinson Cavani claims Suarez waiting to make transfer to Real Madrid

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 13:12

Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has revealed that his strike partner Luis Suarez is waiting to make a `dream` transfer to Real Madrid and was never interested in joining Arsenal.

Two new spider species discovered in Uruguay

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 19:35

Scientists have discovered two new species of spiders with strange living habits in Uruguay.

Uruguay first nation to run legal marijuana market

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 14:34

Uruguay is poised to make history as the first government to run a legal marijuana market.

In a first, gay couple registers to wed in Uruguay

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 21:33

A gay couple registered to marry in Uruguay on Monday, a landmark step since the country became the second in Latin America to recognize same sex unions.

Uruguay`s lower house approves controversial marijuana bill

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 10:40

Uruguay`s lower house approved a controversial bill which for the first time would put a government in charge of production and distribution of legal marijuana.