Van der Sloot sues Chile over his extradition to Peru for murder trial

The Dutch man suspected in the disappearance in 2005 of Natalee Holloway has sued the Chilean government for more than $13 million, alleging his human rights were violated when Chile extradited him last year to Peru to face charges in the death of a Peruvian woman.

Argentina united but underdogs for Davis Cup

The last time Argentina met Spain in the Davis Cup, in the 2008 final in Mar del Plata, the South Americans were firm favourites to claim their first title but their challenge was wrecked by infighting within the team.

Protests go on after Peru mine project suspended

Protesters in Peru on Wednesday called for the "definitive cancelation" of a $4.8-billion gold mining project a day after violent clashes prompted a suspension of operations at the US-run mine.

Peru Firefighters Struggle with Lack of Funding Despite Economic Boom

  LIMA, Peru - Every time Alex Herhuay sets out in his Lima fire brigade's 36-year-old Isuzu hook-and-ladder truck for a rescue, his worries aren't just about the mission ahead. "We are thinking: 'I sure hope the engine doesn't quit,'" the young firefighter said. Peru's economy may be booming, but there is scant evidence of the export-driven mineral bonanza in Herhuay's fire company, nor in the ...

Argentina Eye Davis Cup Revenge Against Spain

The last time Argentina met Spain in the Davis Cup, in the 2008 final in Mar del Plata, the South Americans were firm favourites to claim their first title but their challenge was wrecked by infighting within the team.

Davis Cup – Argentina eye Davis Cup revenge against Spain

Argentina are eyeing revenge from their 2008 defeat against Spain in the final of the Davis Cup.

PREVIEW-Tennis-Argentina eye Davis Cup revenge against Spain

The last time Argentina met Spain in the Davis Cup, in the 2008 final in Mar del Plata, the South Americans were firm favourites to claim their first title but their challenge was wrecked by infighting within the team.

Argentina says pressure is on Spain in Davis Cup final

Playing on Spain's home soil, Argentina believes the pressure is on the defending champs in the Davis Cup final, which begins Friday.

Violent protests halt $4.8 bn Peru mining project

Days of increasingly violent environmental protests forced the suspension of a $4.8-billion gold mining project in northern Peru operated by US mining giant Newmont, the mine said.

David Nalbandian’s Enduring ‘Obsession’

The Argentine tennis star is running out of time to win a major title, and the Davis Cup final this week may be his last, best shot.