Obama warns of worse to come Nov 25, 2008
"Last night on Air Force One coming back from Peru, I talked at length to the secretary about his recommendation. The decision was made to safeguard Citicorp. We have made these kind of decisions in the past - made one last night. And if need be, we're going to make these kind of decisions to safeguard our financial system in the future," he said. Mr Bush said his Administration was working closely with the Obama team. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New York Fashion Week: Matthew Williamson Nov 24, 2008
Multi-coloured knits with embroidered leather cuffs came with short, bubble-skirts in bronze, waxed cotton parkas were lined with the exotic patterns reflecting the native dress worn by the peasant-women of Peru, and short suit skirt-suits were in dazzling florals, re-embroidered with roses and peonies, and accessorized with fur mufflers and hoods. Boho-style kaftans of the kind adored by Williamson s muse, Sienna Miller in a shocking pink fern-printed chiffon floated around the knee or the... (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Protesters at Thai Parliament for 'final showdown' Nov 24, 2008
Somchai was in Peru for a summit of Pacific Rim leaders and expected to return midweek. House speaker Chai Chidchob said the parliamentary session would be rescheduled "when the situation returns to normal.". (Albany Times Union)
Turnbull sees red over deficit Nov 24, 2008
Mark Davis in Lima, Peru and Phillip CooreyNovember 25, 2008 ... Speaking after the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in Peru, Mr Rudd said: "In the circumstances which present themselves now we do not believe there is a need to borrow for the Government to invest and spend."I have also levelled with the Australian people that the circumstances we face in the world are rapidly changing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Free trade is free advice for Obama Nov 24, 2008
Dan Eggen in Lima, PeruNovember 25, 2008 ... Mr Bush returned to Washington from Peru after securing an agreement from the group of 21 member nations to keep trade barriers low along the Pacific Rim as leaders fashioned responses to the global financial storm ... Yet many of the leaders who met in Peru were clearly uneasy with Mr Obama's campaign pledge to reform NAFTA and his opposition to several pending free-trade agreements. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Protesters Paralyze Thai Parliament Nov 24, 2008
Somchai was in Peru for a summit of Pacific Rim leaders and expected to return midweek. I'm very scared. (CBS News -- World)
Obama intensifies focus with economy in free fall Nov 23, 2008
In Peru this weekend, President Bush tried to turn the depressing financial crisis into an opportunity, describing it as a chance for world unity and prosperity. He backed up that idea not with specifics but with broad principles, promoting the power of open markets and free people. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
9 gifts that give back Nov 23, 2008
A financial contribution enables Heifer to provide animals and training to people in places such as Zambia, Albania, China and Peru. The gift recipient receives a colorful card explaining Heifer s work. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
APEC leaders vow to stick with free markets Nov 23, 2008
Australian officials attending the summit in Lima, Peru, said the APEC statement was significant because it extended the commitment to the G20's Washington Declaration to the 11 APEC countries that are not also members of the G20 group. They said the language of the APEC leaders' statement was even stronger than the Washington Declaration because it gave a "commitment" to achieve a break-through by the end of the year in the Doha round of multilateral trade talks, which aim to free up trade in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Their Tibet, Our Tibet Nov 23, 2008
Martin Scorsese shot his film on the Dalai Lama's early life, Kundun, in Morocco and Pitt made Seven Years in Peru because the Indian government refused permission to shoot here. Some say it was a PR blunder. (India Times, India)
Olivia Newton-John's lover Patrick McDermott probably drowned ... Nov 22, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. Olivia Newton-John's lover Patrick McDermott probably drowned, says report. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Teenagers learn important social, technical skills online: study Nov 22, 2008
" "Online media, messages, and profiles that young people post can travel beyond expected audiences and are often difficult to eradicate after the fact," the study said. Buzz Up More... Most Viewed - U.S. AP AP AP AP AP Most Blogged - Top Stories New York Times Fri Nov 21, 12:06 pm EDT First Read Fri Nov 21, 11:59 am EDT New York Times Fri Nov 21, 11:35 am EDT Elsewhere on the Web Alerts Get an alert when there are new stories about: YouTube Mizuko Ito University of Southern California... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
World needs us to act as one, Rudd tells APEC Nov 22, 2008
KEVIN RUDD has flagged more cuts in interest rates and further government spending to stimulate the economy, using an address to business leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in Peru to step up his push for co-ordinated international action to save the world from a deep recession ... Continuing his hectic travel schedule, Mr Rudd flew into Peru's capital, Lima, early yesterday for the annual APEC gathering of regional political leaders which discusses economic, trade and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Promoter sought to cancel Alanis concert Nov 22, 2008
Prime Minister Stephen Harper approved a tentative free-trade deal with Colombia on Friday, the day before the beginning of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. North American markets jumped late in the session Friday after NBC News reported that U.S. president-elect Barack Obama would nominate New York Federal Reserve Bank president Tim Geithner as treasury secretary. (CBC.ca)
APEC ministers ready to restart WTO talks Nov 21, 2008
The ministers representing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum said in a statement Thursday they "will step up our engagement with our partners as needed to urgently advance the negotiations, including being prepared to participate in a meeting in Geneva'' for an outline del by the end of the year, Kyodo news service reported. ''A strong agreement would demonstrate the ability of the international community to work together to bolster a deteriorating global economy," the statement said.... (United Press International)
Global crisis to cast shadow over Rudd's push for Asian union Nov 21, 2008
THE Prime Minister will push his proposal for a European Union-style Asian community with more integrated economies and security and strategic policies when the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum begins in Peru ... A week after he attended a G20 summit in Washington to discuss the economic crisis, Mr Rudd will spend the weekend in the company of figures ranging from the US President, George Bush, and the Chinese President, Hu Jintao, to the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Year of living dangerously Nov 21, 2008
" Rudd places great stock in honouring his election commitments and, for the purposes of the anniversary, had his office compile a 70-page progress report. He still refuses to countenance a budget deficit, suggesting ideas floated after the election - such as government-paid maternity leave - appear likely victims of the funds shortage. But he refuses to acknowledge his reform agenda needs to be severely curtailed. "However long the global financial and economic crisis proves to be, the key... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
CIA lied over attack on plane Nov 21, 2008
WASHINGTON: An internal investigation by the CIA has found that agency officials engaged in a cover-up to hide negligence in the downing in Peru of a private aircraft suspected of carrying illegal narcotics ... The attack, which was carried out by a Peruvian aircraft working with CIA surveillance craft, led to the deaths of Veronica Bowers and her infant daughter as well as injuries to three others, including Mrs Bowers's husband and son. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Chinese minister calls for APEC rejection of protectionism Nov 20, 2008
PERU, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming called Wednesday for APEC member economies to reject unilateralism and trade protectionism in order to tackle the international financial crisis. Chen made the call while addressing the 20th ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in the Peruvian capital ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President George W. Bush and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev may... (Xinhua)
New specialty store for women opens in Peru Nov 20, 2008
the bra specialist in Peru, displays some of her store's inventory at 4419 N. Progress Boulevard, behind Menard's ... the bra specialists is a new lingerie store which recently opened in Peru at 4419 N. Progress Boulevard (just behind Menards). (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Chinese president visits Cuba to strengthen ties Nov 20, 2008
Chinese president's trip also includes Costa Rica, Peru. Cuban state TV announces signing of Cuba-China trade pact. (CNN -- World)
Bush's final foreign trip dominated by economy Nov 19, 2008
In some quick-shuttle diplomacy, Bush heads to Lima, Peru, on Friday for an annual gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders from 21 nations ... Barring an unannounced trip to Iraq or Afghanistan, where the U.S. remains engaged in war, the three-day visit to Peru will be Bush's last travel abroad in the final weeks of his presidency ... Bush also is expected to meet informally with the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Canada, Mexico and Peru. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Conservative takes power in New Zealand Nov 19, 2008
Key flies out early Thursday for the APEC summit in Lima, Peru. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Castro serenades China's Hu on landmark Cuba visit... Nov 19, 2008
His Latin America tour, which also includes an Asia-Pacific summit in Peru, comes as China expands its diplomacy and investment around the world, eyeing natural resources and developing markets for manufactured goods and even weapons. Chinese exports to Latin America grew 52 percent in the first nine months of 2008 to 111. (The Drudge Report)
Communist allies China, Cuba hold landmark summit Nov 19, 2008
His Latin America tour also includes an Asia-Pacific summit in Peru. It comes as China expands its diplomacy and investment around the world, eyeing natural resources and developing markets for manufactured goods and even weapons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
BlueStar sparks energy services with SOA Nov 18, 2008
That entailed opening a development center in Lima, Peru, where the company has hired and trained more than 50 programmers. Between the adoption of open source and offshoring development, the company estimates it has saved $24 million over the past five years. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Neb. auditor questions tax-funded scholarships Nov 17, 2008
The program was spawned by an earlier scholarship program sponsored by Peru State College, which waived tuition for high school students at Rising City and other rural schools who participated in Peru State's college preparatory program. Whatever Rising City's intention, Foley bristles at the use of public money -- especially state aid for education -- to fund the scholarships. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
How to Travel Abroad for Less Money Nov 16, 2008
Travellers eyeing South America would enjoy lower costs in Argentina and Peru, where dollars will stretch far. Cut Your Expenses Even Further. (Suite101.com)
A mission to spread God's word Nov 16, 2008
"I'm on my way to Peru to serve God," he told her, "and I'd like you to join me." They had never been on a date ... He ministered to the poor for seven years in Peruvian jungles, and seven years in mountains and rural areas of the Andes ... Eventually Jorge and Donna ended up in Trujillo, Peru, where he ministered to the middle class. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
PO contract saves 3000 branches Nov 15, 2008
THE former British ambassador to Peru was fined 118,000 yesterday for insider dealing. Fine. (The Sun)
Post-quake Peru runs out of tents Nov 15, 2008
Peruvian officials say they have run out of tents and urgently need at least 40,000 more to house victims of the devastating earthquake two weeks ago ... Peru's civil defence agency said it desperately needed at least 40,000 further tents, and that its emergency stock of tents had been almost used up during a recent cold snap ... He predicts that the first victims could receive new houses in six months' time and has pledged to bypass Peru's notorious bureaucracy. (Yahoo News -- Peru)
Peru blood banks face HIV crisis Nov 15, 2008
Dozens of blood banks in Peru have been closed after at least four people were infected with the HIV virus through contaminated transfusions ... Officials insisted Peru's blood banks met international standards and urged people to continue giving blood ... The Washington-based Pan American Health Organization says its latest figures show that up to a quarter of the blood in Peru's banks is not properly screened. (Yahoo News -- Peru)
Junie B. Good? Meet Edwina Nov 15, 2008
Expect songs like "Hola, Lola," about a girl from Lima, Peru, who goes to Honolulu but can t speak the language; "Put It in the Piggy," about the values of saving for tomorrow when you re tempted to spend it all today; and "Frankenguest," about a child who behaves horribly at a birthday party. That last song, Goldrich tells The Post, "was actually inspired by an adult friend of mine, who shall go nameless.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
President Bush Discusses Financial Markets and World Economy Nov 14, 2008
The United States Congress has an immediate opportunity by approving free trade agreements with Colombia, Peru*, and South Korea. America and other wealthy nations must also ensure this crisis does not become an excuse to reverse our engagement with the developing world. (White House News Releases)
Latino film festival starts tonight Nov 14, 2008
1:30 p.m. Saturday: The Art of Travel (USA/Bolivia/Nicaragua/Panama/Peru) ... 12:30 p.m. Sunday: Soy Andina (Peru): Two New Yorkers travel to Peru to connect with their roots. (Florida Times-Union)
Among Latin leftists, Brazil's moderate Lula leads the way Nov 13, 2008
"Brazil stands alone in the region for its very aggressive social policies towards reducing inequality," says Eduardo Moron, an economist in Peru who recently joined Peru's Ministry of Economy and Finance. "I'm not sure anyone else has been so emphatic about it.". (Christian Science Monitor)
SABMiller warns of cutbacks Nov 13, 2008
However, business in other areas of the world such as the rest of Africa, Peru and Poland, was still growing while other markets such as the United States had been resilient, he said. In these very uncertain times the (different) rate of change in demand has been surprising between areas, he added. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Guitarist brings his sound to Henegar Nov 12, 2008
In addition to the Dominican Republic and Cuba, he has performed in Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Poland and the United States. His wife is also a music professor and his son studies guitar at the Conservatory. (Florida Today)
Reporters on the Job Nov 12, 2008
from the November 12, 2008 edition. Swallowed by a Pothole: Brazil is the world's biggest exporter of soy, chicken, beef, ethanol, sugar, and orange juice. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
New York Fashion Week: Matthew Williamson Nov 11, 2008
Multi-coloured knits with embroidered leather cuffs came with short, bubble-skirts in bronze, waxed cotton parkas were lined with the exotic patterns reflecting the native dress worn by the peasant-women of Peru, and short suit skirt-suits were in dazzling florals, re-embroidered with roses and peonies, and accessorized with fur mufflers and hoods. Boho-style kaftans of the kind adored by Williamson s muse, Sienna Miller in a shocking pink fern-printed chiffon floated around the knee or the... (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Sheep herder works in U.S. to benefit family in Peru Nov 11, 2008
Inga Fernandez said he came to work in the United States when officials at the company he worked for in Peru asked if he would be interested in coming north. He is one of 26 herders working for the Shirt s Sheep Company, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
New Zealand's new PM meets allies Nov 10, 2008
This would enable him to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in Peru later this month, where the global financial turmoil will be discussed ... The final election vote count is not due to be announced until 22 November, the day after the Peru summit, so it is not clear whether Mr Key's government can be sworn in by then. (BBC News)
Former Gateway campus goes on market Nov 7, 2008
To keep up with rapid growth in the 1990s, the Fortune 500 company constructed four more large metal, machine shed-like buildings -- named Mexico, Pacific, Peru and Argentina ... -- FIMCO, a manufacturer of agricultural equipment, which leases about 144,00 square feet in the Peru building. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Landmarks battered in Peru Nov 7, 2008
Peruvian legend perseveres - Los Angeles Times ... Peruvian legend perseveres ... el carmen, peru For visiting musicians and artists, a stop at the modest home of Amador Ballumbrosio, the godfather of Afro-Peruvian music, has long been a rite of passage. (Yahoo News -- Peru)
Thai True proposes to make rights issue Nov 7, 2008
TRUJILLO, Peru: Calls grew for large emerging markets such as China to take a bigger role in running the global financial system as teams from 21 Pacific Rim economies on Wednesday sought to fix broken credit markets. At the meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru, senior officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund pushed for an expansion of the club of the worlds richest nations, the Group of Eight, to include more countries like China, India,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kylie's bad luck continues on tour Nov 6, 2008
Next stop will be Peru, and then on to Brazil, Chile and Argentina. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Day of the Dead comes to life at Suffolk Nov 6, 2008
It was nearly a metaphor for the band as the musicians hail from Peru, Argentina, the United States, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, and Panama. Sol y Canto's performance was a perfect tribute to El Dia de los Muertos, as they celebrated family and friends, alive or dead, through their music. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Molly Payton and Shaun Ballard are Elks teens of the month Nov 6, 2008
Payton, a senior at St. Bede Academy, is the daughter of Tom and Tracy Payton of Peru ... Ballard, a senior at St. Bede Academy, is the son of Monica Edwards and Jeff Ballard of Peru ... He is a Little League baseball coach and has participated in the science camp at Peru Catholic School. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
* World News Quick Take Nov 5, 2008
Legendary soprano Yma Sumac, the Peruvian Songbird who dazzled music lovers in the 1950s and 60s with her incredible range, died at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles, her Web site said on Monday ... VENEZUELA Lapi ineligible for office A popular opposition politician accused of corruption who escaped from jail last year and fled to Peru cannot run for re-election as governor of the Venezuelan state of Yaracuy, the countrys top court ruled on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Yma Sumac; Peruvian singer became a sensation; at 86 Nov 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Yma Sumac, the Peruvian-born singer whose spectacular multi-octave vocal range and exotic persona made her an international sensation in the 1950s, has died ... Bursting onto the US music scene after signing with Capitol Records in 1950, Ms. Sumac was known as the "Nightingale of the Andes," the "Peruvian Songbird" and a "singing marvel" with what she called a five-octave voice ... Although details of her birth date and early life vary widely, Devine said Ms. Sumac was born Zoila... (Boston Globe)
Peru's songbird Sumac dies at 86 Nov 4, 2008
Yma Sumac, the soprano known as the Peruvian songbird for her vast vocal range, has died at the age of 86 ... And in the land of her birth, glowing press tributes have been paid to the only Peruvian to have been written into Hollywood's Walk of Fame, our correspondent says ... Born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chavarri del Castillo in Cajamarca, northern Peru, she changed her name to Yma Sumac - which means "How Pretty" in Peru's indigenous Quechua language. (BBC News)
Kylie shrugs off hiccup on Latin American tour Nov 4, 2008
The X tour now heads to Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Chile and Argentina before going to Asia. This is not the first time Australian musicians have ventured to Colombia. (ABC Online)
'Peruvian Songbird' with amazing range dies Nov 4, 2008
Peruvian Songbird' Yma Sumac dies - CNN.com ... Peruvian Songbird' Yma Sumac dies ... Peruvian singer had multi-octave range; "She is five singers in one," said husband. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Green Gadgets Aim To Woo Eco-Aware Shoppers Nov 3, 2008
Subscribe to daily environment news. UK: November 3, 2008. (Planet Ark, United States)
Kylie Minogue's staff robbed before concert Nov 2, 2008
After Colombia, Minogue is set to perform in Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Brazil and Argentina before heading to Asia. DPA. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Streator teen helping Santa give gifts Nov 2, 2008
A box also is located at the Peru Mall ... A box also is located at the Peru Mall. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kylie stuns locals by decision to perform in Colombia Nov 1, 2008
The concert, her first in Latin America, opens the South American leg of her X tour and following Colombia will stop in Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Chile and Argentina before heading to Asia. Dubbed locally as the largest Halloween party ever, the night also features Melbourne act Cut Copy playing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Trip to Africa inspires new music from young composer Oct 30, 2008
Next semester, Runestad will student-teach in Peru. He hopes to attend graduate school for composition and eventually teach at a college. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Live from the World Series Oct 27, 2008
Just had a nice visit with Jim and Sue Happ of Peru, the proud pitcher of Phillies pitcher J,A, They're having a great time following the Phillies march to the World Series championship ... J.A. tells me he has 14 friends and family members here, including his parents, Jim and Sue Happ, of Peru. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Girl with Mermaid syndrome defies the odds Oct 27, 2008
The condition affects more boys than girls, though the only known survivors are three girls - Tiffany Yorks (now 19) in Florida, Milagros Cerrone (now 3) of Peru and Shiloh Pepin of Kennebunkport. Of the three, both Yorks and Cerrone had reconstructive surgery to separate their legs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
‘The Jungle Book’ packs them in at the Turnage Oct 26, 2008
We are having an interaction with Peru through the global classroom at East Carolina, Clark said. We ll be talking to students in Peru who will be sharing their favorite children s stories, so we ll be able to bring those stories from Peru and around the world. (Washington Daily News, NC)
US cuts off trade benefits to Bolivia over drugs Oct 24, 2008
Rice made the announcement just as Bolivian envoys arrived at the U.S. Trade Representative's office in Washington to lobby for continued participation in the Andean trade pact, which lowers U.S. tariffs for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia in exchange for cooperation with the U.S. war on drugs. Bush last week signed a six-month extension of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act, and it wasn't immediately clear when Bolivia would begin losing out. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Neighborhood cafes go gourmet yet stay affordable Oct 24, 2008
While there are plenty of offerings representing other cuisines from Peru and Morocco, for example I'm hoping for a return this fall of that French classic Coq au Vin, which has been a past staple on the Vagabond menu. Bargain-hunters will appreciate the daily selections of $5 wines by the glass. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wright: School system needs experienced leadership Oct 23, 2008
When her family moved to Peru, where there was no compulsory education, she found a county of the very rich and the very poor with no middle class ... Trained as a dancer, she performed as soloist with the Peruvian Ballet and taught ballet in Ft. Lauderdale and the Houston Ballet Foundation. (The St. Augustine Record)
President Bush Attends White House Summit on International Development Oct 22, 2008
From Albania, to Moldova, to Indonesia, to Mongolia, to Paraguay, to Peru, these partnerships are helping developing nations take charge of their future -- and more importantly, unleash the talents of their people. For example, this February President Kikwete of Tanzania and I signed a five-year, nearly $700 million compact to improve the country's transportation, energy, and water supply. (White House News Releases)
