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World Cup Qualifiers: Peru routed Chile in 'Derby of the Pacific'

Lima - Despite an aggressive performance by the Chilean team in the first half, Peru defeated Chile 1-0 at the National Stadium in Lima with a surprise goal in the dying minutes of the game. The win renews Peru's hopes to qualify for World Cup Brazil 2014.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 2 comments

World-Cup 2014 — Preview 'Battle of the Pacific': Chile-Peru

Lima - Tomorrow (Friday 22) will continue the qualifying matches for the World Cup Brazil 2014. Among the most interesting matches in the South American zone is the “Derby of the Pacific” confronting two traditional rivals: Chile and Peru.

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Billboard creates drinkable water 'out of thin air'

Lima - A billboard in Peru has been making headlines for creating water from humidity in the air. Media reports say it produces over two dozen gallons of water a day.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 9 comments

Peru & the Andean condor: A contradiction in celebration (Video)

For the people living up in the Peruvian Andes, the condor is a sacred creature. However they continue to use the endangered species in Yawar festivals, strapping them to the backs of bulls in bull fights, injuring and killing many.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Video: Unbelievable double save made by Peru goalkeeper

San Juan - In what may be one of the most spectacular double saves ever seen in football, a Peruvian goalkeeper managed to deny two scoring attempts by a player from Uruguay during the South America U-20 Championship.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Dakar Rally likely to impact the environment in three countries

Santiago - The 34th version of the extreme off-road race called Dakar Rally began January 5 in Lima, and will end January 20 in Santiago de Chile. The grueling 8,400 Km trek could damage archaeological sites and natural environments in three countries.

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American family brutally kidnapped, beaten and robbed in Peru

Three American travelers were kidnapped, brutally beaten and robbed over a two-day period while on a mountain climbing trip in Peru.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 5 comments

Visit Machu Picchu online with huge 'zoomable' image (video)

To raise awareness to the plight of Machu Picchu, degraded by so many tourists visiting the site, Jeff Cremer of Rainforest Expeditions took a whole load of high-definition photos. Now you can scroll, zoom in and visit from the comfort of your home.

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Getting in shape while lighting up the home, all at once Special

Lima - A Peruvian scientist invented a system based on a stationary bicycle that can produce enough power to light up a house for nearly a whole day. The invention may have wide application to provide electric power for lighting and heating in remote locations.

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Video: 'Cloud catchers' give water to Peruvians

Lima - According to a 4,000 year old legend, an ancient God called Kon punished Peruvians by withholding rain. They had apparently not been paying thanks for the food and water they had.

In the Media by Anne Sewell