Friday 30th July, 2010
First gay marriage in Argentina
An actor and his agent sealed Friday their 30-year relationship and many years of struggle to have their rights acknowledged as they became the first same-sex couple to be married under Argentine law.
Seventh century human remains found in Peru
The remains of 79 human bodies dating back to the seventh century have been found at a fortress in Peru.
Venezuela Cardinal Defends Constitution at Assembly [2010-07-30]
Zenit.org ).- Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino defended both his right to opine on politics and his defense of human dignity when he addressed the Venezuela National Assembly on Tuesday.The cardinal, who i...
PERU: Families of Victims of Biggest Shining Path Massacre Seek Justice
IPSSICUANI, Peru, Jul 30, 2010 (IPS) - For 26 years, Gregoria Aguilar has been mourning the loss of her son, son-in-law and nephew, who were killed in the biggest massacre committed by the Maoist Shining...
NGO: 'Alarming' link between US aid and 'false positives'
Colombia ReportsA report released by U.S. NGO the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) finds an "alarming link" between Colombian military units that received U.S. funding and cases of extrajudicial killings or "false ...
US plan to facilitate Colombian access to extradited paramilitaries
Colombia ReportsThe U.S. government presented a plan designed to make it easier for Colombian judicial authorities to access extradited paramilitaries being held in U.S. prisons, in order to facilitate victim repar...
Swollen Cauca River devastates region
Colombia ReportsFlooding caused by the overflowing of the Cauca River has affected 160,000 people in the Mojana region of the Sucre department as Colombia's rainy season continues to take its toll, reports
Fourteen narco-traffickers captured in multi-city raids
Colombia ReportsThe Colombian police anti-narcotic division captured fourteen drug traffickers during raids in Bogota, Cali and Popayan, two of which are wanted for extradition by the U.S., reports
Peru: Spy husband could face fraud charges
The Seattle TimesA Peruvian journalist whom the U.S. deported to Russia this month in a spy swap is free to return home but her Russian husband could be charged with lying on his citizenship application, Peru's foreig...
Argentina, Brazil to start series of friendlies
USA TodayBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina and Brazil have agreed to play two friendly matches annually, using only players based in the local leagues.
Colombia rebels call for talks with new government
ReutersBOGOTA (Reuters) - The leader of Colombia's largest guerrilla movement has called on President-elect Juan Manuel Santos to hold talks with the leftist rebels and look for a political solution to the f...
Brazil stocks surge in July, best in 14 months
Market WatchLOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Brazilian equities rose Friday, leaving the market's key stock index with its 10th consecutive win, and with its biggest monthly percentage gain in 14 months. The Bovespa ...
Brazil, Uruguay one step closer to integration
Yahoo!7 Newscooperation agreements aimed at accelerating political and economic integration between the two neighbors and the region."We undertake a strong commitment to strengthen bilateral and regional int...
Argentina Names Trade Secretary As New Ambassador To US
Morning Star. The new ambassador to the U.S. is an economist by training and was Argentina's representative to the World Trade Organization before becoming Trade Secretary. Timerman said continuity could be expe...
Michael Buble says he'll marry in Buenos Aires next year
CTVTORONTO — Michael Buble says he'll marry his actress/model girlfriend Luisana Lopilato in her native Buenos Aires next year and he's steeling himself for what's expected to be a heavily scrutiniz...
Guyana to sell needy 90,000 computers at discount
The Seattle TimesGEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana has pledged to spend $30 million in the next three years to buy 90,000 laptops and resell them at a discount to the poor. President Bharrat Jagdeo says the project a...
Repsol Said to Seek $4 Billion for IPO of Brazil Unit
Business WeekJuly 30 (Bloomberg) -- Repsol YPF SA, Spain’s largest oil company, is seeking to raise about $4 billion from an initial public offering of its Brazilian business, valuing the unit at about $10 b...
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