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Peru's famed hostage raid investigated - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

Peru's famed hostage raid investigated
The Associated Press
By FRANK BAJAK, AP – 1 minute ago LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians traumatized by years of guerrilla violence cheered in 1997 when government troops raided the Japanese ambassador's residence to rescue hostages held for 126 days by leftist rebels.

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Peru Yields Post Biggest Weekly Rise in Seven Months on Europe - Bloomberg


Peru Yields Post Biggest Weekly Rise in Seven Months on Europe
Bloomberg
Peru's dollar-denominated bond yields posted their biggest weekly increase since September as European fiscal and political turmoil discouraged demand for emerging- market assets. Yields on the nation's benchmark 6.55 percent dollar bonds due in March ...

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Peru's Main Stock Index Ends Lower; Sol Weakens Slightly - Wall Street Journal


Peru's Main Stock Index Ends Lower; Sol Weakens Slightly
Wall Street Journal
LIMA (Dow Jones)--Peru's main stock market indexes ended lower Friday, as a selloff of shares continues. Weaker mineral prices hit mining companies. The Lima Stock Exchange's General Index fell 0.58% to end at 20501.81. The blue-chip Selective Index ...
Peru Stocks: Candente, Credicorp, BBVA Banco ContinentalBloomberg

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Peru's Famed Hostage Raid Investigated - TIME


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Peru's Famed Hostage Raid Investigated
TIME
Although Peru accepts the court's jurisdiction as a party to the convention that established it, President Ollanta Humala, a former army lieutenant colonel, has accused the commission of improper meddling, and has promised "to defend our commandos.
Regional rights court probes case of rebels killed in famed Peruvian hostage ...Newser
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Peru: army, cabinet shake-up in fallout from Amazon hostage crisis - World War 4 Report


Peru: army, cabinet shake-up in fallout from Amazon hostage crisis
World War 4 Report
A month after the jungle hostage crisis in Peru—when 36 pipeline construction workers were briefly abducted by Shining Path rebels—facts are starting to emerge about the murky affair, and the revelations have prompted the resignation of two cabinet ...

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Malpartida defends tonight in Peru - fightnews.com


Malpartida defends tonight in Peru
fightnews.com
By Francisco Salazar Kina Malpaltida does her best to not let the pounding waves knock her down from her surfboard when she surfs at local beaches in Southern California and Peru. The same could be when she laces up the gloves, attempting to bob and ...

Peru ministers resign over Shining Path rebel clashes - BBC News


BBC News

Peru ministers resign over Shining Path rebel clashes
BBC News
Peru's interior and defence ministers have resigned in the face of a public outcry over a failed security operation against Shining Path rebels. Interior Minister Daniel Lozada and Defence Minister Alberto Otarola had been facing censure in congress.
Peru ministers resign over antidrug sweepLos Angeles Times
Peru's Defense, Interior Ministers ResignWall Street Journal
Peru's defense and interior ministers resignCNN
RTT News -Washington Post -Bernama
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PERU: ShelterBox thanked - Xperedon Charity News


PERU: ShelterBox thanked
Xperedon Charity News
The charity ShelterBox has received a ringing endorsement from Peru's First Lady for its flood relief efforts in the country... The charity that provides disaster relief boxes with emergency essentials for families, as part of its services is currently ...
Rotary supports ShelterBox Response Team in PeruReuters AlertNet

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Peru Stocks: Buenaventura, Credicorp, Rio Alto Mining - Bloomberg


Peru Stocks: Buenaventura, Credicorp, Rio Alto Mining
Bloomberg
The following companies had unusual price changes in Peru trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the close of trade in Lima. The Lima General Index (IGBVL) fell for a fifth session, dropping 1 percent to 20643.88.
Peru Stocks: Buenaventura, Maple, Relapasa, Rio AltoBusinessWeek
Peru's Main Stock Index Ends Higher; Sol WeakensWall Street Journal

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Trip of a lifetime - Battle Creek Enquirer


Trip of a lifetime
Battle Creek Enquirer
Marshall High School students heading for a two-week trip to Peru at the end of June are, front row: Kendal Jasienski, Erin Welke, Delaney Hurst, Victoria Sell, Grace Belew and Kayla Tobias and, back row: Aaron Zebolsky, Samuel Sturdevant, ...

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