Irish tourists in Peru appeal to Govt to get them home Irish tourists and backpackers trapped in Peru since the outbreak of Covid-19 there are asking for the Irish Government to do more to help them get home. Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
Irish tourists in Peru appeal to Govt to get them home Irish tourists and backpackers trapped in Peru since the outbreak of Covid-19 there are asking for the Irish Government to do more to help them get home. Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
'Christmas miracle' as conjoined twins separated A Peruvian mother of conjoined twins is celebrating "a Christmas miracle" this year after her babies came home for the first time after undergoing a successful operation to be surgically separated. News Lens • 17 Dec 19
'Christmas miracle' as conjoined twins separated A Peruvian mother of conjoined twins is celebrating "a Christmas miracle" this year after her babies came home for the first time after undergoing a successful operation to be surgically separated. News Lens • 17 Dec 19
Two dead following powerful earthquake in Peru Two people were killed after a powerful earthquake rocked parts of Peru and neighbouring Ecuador, with more than 30 people injured, authorities said. World • 28 May 19
Two dead following powerful earthquake in Peru Two people were killed after a powerful earthquake rocked parts of Peru and neighbouring Ecuador, with more than 30 people injured, authorities said. World • 28 May 19
Peru's ex-president Garcia dies after shooting himself Peru's former president Alan Garcia has died in a hospital in Lima, hours after shooting himself to avoid arrest in connection with a bribery investigation. World • 17 Apr 19
Peru's ex-president Garcia dies after shooting himself Peru's former president Alan Garcia has died in a hospital in Lima, hours after shooting himself to avoid arrest in connection with a bribery investigation. World • 17 Apr 19
Peru opens base to protect Amazon from deforestation Peru has opened a military base in the Amazon in a bid to tackle illegal mining, the main culprit for deforestation in the world's largest rainforest. World • 07 Mar 19
Peru opens base to protect Amazon from deforestation Peru has opened a military base in the Amazon in a bid to tackle illegal mining, the main culprit for deforestation in the world's largest rainforest. World • 07 Mar 19
Hitler and Lennin on the ballot paper in Peru Voters in one Peruvian town will go to the polls next month, with the choice between Hitler and Lennin for mayor. Peru • 24 Sep 18
Hitler and Lennin on the ballot paper in Peru Voters in one Peruvian town will go to the polls next month, with the choice between Hitler and Lennin for mayor. Peru • 24 Sep 18
Contaminated food at Peru funeral kills at least ten At least ten people have died and dozens fell ill after eating contaminated food at a funeral in the Peruvian Andes. Peru • 08 Aug 18
Contaminated food at Peru funeral kills at least ten At least ten people have died and dozens fell ill after eating contaminated food at a funeral in the Peruvian Andes. Peru • 08 Aug 18
At least 35 dead in Peru bus crash At least 35 people have been killed after a bus veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in southern Peru. News • 21 Feb 18
At least 35 dead in Peru bus crash At least 35 people have been killed after a bus veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in southern Peru. News • 21 Feb 18
Police recapture prisoner who swapped places with twin Police in Peru have recaptured a man who escaped from prison by swapping places with his twin brother. World • 14 Feb 18
Police recapture prisoner who swapped places with twin Police in Peru have recaptured a man who escaped from prison by swapping places with his twin brother. World • 14 Feb 18
Pope apologises for comments that 'wounded' victims Pope Francis has apologised to victims of clerical sex abuse, acknowledging he had "wounded many" in comments defending a Chilean bishop who is under scrutiny. World • 22 Jan 18
Pope apologises for comments that 'wounded' victims Pope Francis has apologised to victims of clerical sex abuse, acknowledging he had "wounded many" in comments defending a Chilean bishop who is under scrutiny. World • 22 Jan 18
Pope Francis performs marriage ceremony at 36,000 feet Pope Francis performs marriage ceremony for two air stewards on board flight. Pope Francis • 18 Jan 18
Pope Francis performs marriage ceremony at 36,000 feet Pope Francis performs marriage ceremony for two air stewards on board flight. Pope Francis • 18 Jan 18
Pope warns world one step away from nuclear war Pope Francis has said he is really afraid about the danger of nuclear war and that the world now stood at "the very limit." World • 15 Jan 18
Pope warns world one step away from nuclear war Pope Francis has said he is really afraid about the danger of nuclear war and that the world now stood at "the very limit." World • 15 Jan 18
Pope orders takeover of Catholic society in Peru Pope Francis has ordered a Vatican takeover of an elite Catholic society in Peru whose founder is accused of sexually and physically abusing children and former group members. Pope Francis • 11 Jan 18
Pope orders takeover of Catholic society in Peru Pope Francis has ordered a Vatican takeover of an elite Catholic society in Peru whose founder is accused of sexually and physically abusing children and former group members. Pope Francis • 11 Jan 18
48 killed as bus plunges off cliff in Peru A bus plunged over a seaside cliff in Peru killing at least 48 people after a collision with a truck on a precarious stretch known as the "devil's curve". Peru • 03 Jan 18
48 killed as bus plunges off cliff in Peru A bus plunged over a seaside cliff in Peru killing at least 48 people after a collision with a truck on a precarious stretch known as the "devil's curve". Peru • 03 Jan 18
Protests as former Peruvian president is pardoned Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has pardoned former authoritarian leader Alberto Fujimori, triggering Christmas Eve street clashes as protesters denounced the decision as part of a crude political deal. World • 25 Dec 17
Protests as former Peruvian president is pardoned Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has pardoned former authoritarian leader Alberto Fujimori, triggering Christmas Eve street clashes as protesters denounced the decision as part of a crude political deal. World • 25 Dec 17
'My measurements: 2,202 cases of feminicide reported' Contestants broke with tradition and turned the Miss Peru pageant into a protest highlighting violence against women in one of South America's most dangerous countries for females. News Lens • 01 Nov 17
'My measurements: 2,202 cases of feminicide reported' Contestants broke with tradition and turned the Miss Peru pageant into a protest highlighting violence against women in one of South America's most dangerous countries for females. News Lens • 01 Nov 17
President hopes for improved links with Peru President Michael D Higgins has said he hopes the memory of Roger Casement will inspire new relations between Peru and Ireland. News • 09 Feb 17
President hopes for improved links with Peru President Michael D Higgins has said he hopes the memory of Roger Casement will inspire new relations between Peru and Ireland. News • 09 Feb 17
President Higgins begins State visit to Peru President Michael D Higgins has officially begun his tour of South America with a visit to the Peruvian capital, Lima. News • 08 Feb 17
President Higgins begins State visit to Peru President Michael D Higgins has officially begun his tour of South America with a visit to the Peruvian capital, Lima. News • 08 Feb 17
Drug smuggler Reid arrives back in UK from Peru Drugs mule Melissa Reid has arrived back in the UK at Glasgow Airport having being released from prison in Peru after spending nearly three years in jail in Peru. News • 22 Jun 16
Drug smuggler Reid arrives back in UK from Peru Drugs mule Melissa Reid has arrived back in the UK at Glasgow Airport having being released from prison in Peru after spending nearly three years in jail in Peru. News • 22 Jun 16
23 killed in Peru bus crash At least 23 people were killed and 32 injured when a bus plunged into a river in the Andes mountains in southeastern Peru. News • 09 Apr 16
23 killed in Peru bus crash At least 23 people were killed and 32 injured when a bus plunged into a river in the Andes mountains in southeastern Peru. News • 09 Apr 16
8 injured at running of the bulls event in Peru At least eight people were injured during an annual running of the bulls event that went awry in Huancavelica in Peru's Cusco province on Saturday. News • 05 Jan 16
8 injured at running of the bulls event in Peru At least eight people were injured during an annual running of the bulls event that went awry in Huancavelica in Peru's Cusco province on Saturday. News • 05 Jan 16
Peru to make contact with isolated tribe Peru will try to make contact for the first time with an Amazonian tribe that largely lives isolated in the jungle. News • 23 Jul 15
Peru to make contact with isolated tribe Peru will try to make contact for the first time with an Amazonian tribe that largely lives isolated in the jungle. News • 23 Jul 15
17 killed after dump truck crashes in Peru A dump truck carrying dozens of school children dropped from a cliff in the Peruvian Andes, killing 17 people - mostly children - and injuring 54, according to a local governor. News • 09 Jun 15
17 killed after dump truck crashes in Peru A dump truck carrying dozens of school children dropped from a cliff in the Peruvian Andes, killing 17 people - mostly children - and injuring 54, according to a local governor. News • 09 Jun 15
Repatriation of Michaella McCollum to NI approved Peru drug smuggler Michaella McCollum's repatriation to a Northern Ireland jail has been given the go-ahead by the head of the prison service in Belfast. News • 07 Jan 15
Repatriation of Michaella McCollum to NI approved Peru drug smuggler Michaella McCollum's repatriation to a Northern Ireland jail has been given the go-ahead by the head of the prison service in Belfast. News • 07 Jan 15
Climate change a matter of life and death - White Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Alex White has said the issue of climate change is a matter of "life and death" for people around the world. News • 11 Dec 14
Climate change a matter of life and death - White Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Alex White has said the issue of climate change is a matter of "life and death" for people around the world. News • 11 Dec 14
