A fire burned through a drug rehabilitation centre in an impoverished neighbourhood of Peru's capital Lima on Saturday, killing at least 26 people. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
France enjoyed a double coup at the Dakar Rally Sunday, with Cyril Despres winning the motorbikes section and Stéphane Peterhansel emerging victorious in the cars category, the latter marking his 10th Dakar crown.
France looked poised for a French double celebration Saturday as Stephane Peterhansel was on the brink of a 10th Dakar Rally title and Cyril Despres looked certain to win the motorcycling division. The event is due to end Sunday.
It's a close call between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich as the race hots up in the US for the Republican Party nomination. Meanwhile, a former army man takes the reigns of power in Peru amid ongoing social unrest. Finally, hoards of Spaniards bid adios to the financial crisis as they seek to make a new life thanks to Brazil's booming economy.
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala on Sunday declared a 60-day state of emergency in a northern region that has been paralysed for nearly two weeks by violent protests against a mining project, leaving dozens injured.
We head to the bay of Morlaix in Brittany, where a new festival is showcasing beautiful old sailing ships. Then, we travel to Peru to discover the origins of surfing, with two French surfers.
Peru’s leftist President Ollanta Humala (pictured) pledged to spread the wealth of the country’s mineral boom to the poor, but also to govern as a moderate in an appeal to the business community at his inauguration Thursday.
Peru scrapped a silver mine project in the country’s southern highlands after clashes between police and mostly indigenous protesters opposing the project left six people dead and injured at least 30 on Friday.
Peru votes for a swing to the left, socialist Oyanta Humala has won the country's presidential poll.
Dominique Strauss Kahn pleads not guilty. The gloves are now off in the legal battle with the US media also playing hardball against the former IMF chief.
Scandals too for American politicians, with two senior democrats battling to save their reputations.
Leftist candidate Ollanta Humala (pictured right) won Sunday's presidential elections in Peru, with a narrow lead over rival Keiko Fujimori, daughter of the disgraced former president.
