Pim's World Cup warm-up might be a mild Guus chase Nov 20, 2009
CROATIA, Uruguay, Paraguay, Portugal and even a revenge mission against world champions Italy are all possible match-ups for Australia in a blockbuster World Cup farewell match in Melbourne next May, but the chances of the Socceroos resuming their age-old rivalry with New Zealand seem remote. After yesterday's final round of qualifiers in Africa, Europe and South America, the list of the 32 teams who will be going to South Africa has finally been filled. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Storms Blamed For Blackouts In Brazil Nov 12, 2009
It also knocked out power in neighboring Paraguay for about 30 minutes. Officials said a band of storms knocked down power lines and towers, knocked a huge hydroelectric dam offline, brought subways to a halt and hindered airport operations. (KWTX.com, TX)
Danny wants Olympics? Nov 4, 2009
He said tourism officials in towns like Mossel Bay in the Western Cape were hard at work learning Spanish in preparation for the arrival of the Paraguay team making its base there. This year South Africa received 9. (iAfrica.com)
For Argentines, a coach is a legend and a letdown Oct 19, 2009
After losses to Paraguay and Brazil in September, with his team in seeming chaos, Maradona shocked the nation by flying to Italy for 11 days to go to a weight-loss spa ... After losses to Paraguay and Brazil in September, with his team in seeming chaos, Maradona shocked the nation by flying to Italy for 11 days to go to a weight-loss spa. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Zimbabwe: ICC and Nobel Peace Prize Oct 13, 2009
Kissinger won the award despite scheming and overseeing the 1969-75 mass bombings of Cambodia, and also masterminding Operation Condor of the mid 70s -- an operation of rape, kidnapping and murder coordinated by the CIA among the intelligence and security services of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. He also tacitly facilitated and supported the post-Allende junta of Augusto Pinochet in Chile, that killed French nationals, and he ordered the invasion of Cyprus, an invasion that led... (allAfrica.com)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier Libya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali ministerSomali minister's arrest blunder puts Uganda in tight situation DRC journalists demonstrate against insecuritySouth Korea reopens Embassy in DRCBelgian organisation protests detention of Congolese woman, her three childrenDR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE South Africa welcomes latest qualifiers for 2010 World CupCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Officials of the 2010 World Cup organising committee in South Africa have formally welcomed the eight new qualifiers for the global football competition. 12/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 12, 2009
They join Brazil, Ghana, Netherlands, Paraguay, Spain, England, North Korea, Sou th Korea, Australia and Japan " who had already booked their spots for the worl d football spectacular " as well as host South Africa, which qualified automati cally, to make up the 19 qualified teams to date. There are 13 more slots to be filled to make up the 32 teams that will play in t he 2010 FIFA World Cup finals. (Panapress.com)
Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina Oct 9, 2009
Also on Saturday, Chile visits Colombia, Ecuador hosts Uruguay and Paraguay travels to Venezuela ... Brazil and Paraguay have already clinched two of the four qualifying places from South America ... "I want to make this clear. It's not true that I said I'm leaving.'' Maradona is promising more changes on Saturday, and an attacking team. He's likely to hand two players their first caps - Liverpool fullback Emiliano Insua and Estudiantes midfielder Enzo Perez. Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
IMF takes on bigger role, seeks funds Oct 5, 2009
"To achieve this goal, the voice and representation of developing countries, including the poorest, must be significantly increased," said Boudou, who also represents Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay on the IMFC.. International aid agency Oxfam director Bernice Romero agreed, calling the quota shift "shameful," and adding that "rich countries are still making decisions for the rest of the world.". (India Times)
S America storm kills at least 17 Sep 9, 2009
Satellite image shows the storm over Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay ... The storm also damaged homes in Paraguay ... In Paraguay there were reports that 700 rural properties, as well as crops, had been damaged. (BBC News -- Americas)
TAM Files Amended 2007 Annual Report Sep 3, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/TAM) SAO PAULO, BRAZIL BRAZIL. SAO PAULO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE: ) announced that it has filed an amended annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 (the 2007 Amended Annual Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). (PR Newswire)
The Business of Human Smuggling on the Mexican Border Aug 21, 2009
On another assignment, I spent a week in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, home to one of the world's most notorious black markets, as well as a small Muslim community that the U.S. government has repeatedly accused of funneling money to Hezbollah. On my last day in town, I met a wholesale drug dealer, a man who claimed to move hundreds of pounds of marijuana across the Brazilian and Argentine borders on a regular basis. (Slate)
Diego needs time to stamp his mark Aug 12, 2009
Argentina are fourth in the South American World Cup qualifying group, two points ahead of fifth-placed Ecuador, with four games to play including Brazil at home and Paraguay and Uruguay away ... Then we re off to Paraguay, where we ve also got a great chance of winning. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Jul 26, 2009
Why Brazil gave way to Paraguay on border dam. How animals, gods and humans mix together in Bali. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
* Zelaya vows to cross border into Honduras Jul 25, 2009
Honduras dominated talks at a regional Mercosur summit in Paraguay on Thursday, where Chilean President Michelle Bachelet called on the countrys leaders to avoid a bloodbath. The crisis has sent thousands of both Zelaya detractors and supporters into the streets in recent weeks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ousted Honduran leader retreats after brief return home Jul 25, 2009
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told a Mercosur trade bloc summit in Paraguay on Friday the Honduran coup could "not be tolerated, and we cannot back down. We condemn the interruption of democracy in Honduras.". The Mercosur summit said it did not recognize the interim Honduran regime and considered its actions invalid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Edible oil cos eye offshore cultivation Jul 24, 2009
KOLKATA: The edible oil industry, which has been trying over the past couple of years to venture into oilseeds cultivation in Paraguay and Uruguay, but could not make much headway due to high cost of finance, is charged up again to take fresh initiatives to realise the dream project ... With soyabean being the dominant crop in Uruguay and Paraguay, decline in soya oil prices in the global market from $1,500 a tonne in January this year to $700 per tonne in June, has subsequently brought down... (India Times)
As cheap as...gold?? Jul 21, 2009
In 2008 Asuncin in Paraguay was rated as the cheapest destination and Moscow the most expensive. Nathalie Constantin-Mtral, senior researcher at Mercer, said currency fluctuations, including a stronger dollar, have affected this years global rankings. (iAfrica.com)
Pirates shock Man City Jul 19, 2009
But neither Argentine star Tevez not Paraguay international Santa Cruz were on the team sheet but are expected to play when City face Chiefs in their second Challenge match at Durban's Absa Stadium on Tuesday night. The trio arrived in South Africa on Friday a day later than the rest of the squad. (iAfrica.com)
No swine flu vaccinations Jul 15, 2009
Argentina will host the meeting of ministers from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. Elsewhere on the continent, now in its winter season, Ecuador reported the disease has spread to 14 of the country's 24 provinces, with the total number of infections at 264 with three deaths. (iAfrica.com)
Man With A Plan? Jul 11, 2009
Just two years ago, Mexico was able to beat Brazil 2-0 and thrash Paraguay 6-0 in a major international tournament, and now El Tri is struggling struggles against the likes of Nicaragua and Panama, regional minnows who failed to advance even to the semifinals of the current World Cup qualifying cycle. The team's lousy results and 20-month nosedive have resulted in a low level of faith from the Mexican media. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Clinton to meet ousted Honduran Jul 7, 2009
At a news conference late on Sunday, flanked by the presidents of El Salvador, Argentina, Paraguay and Ecuador, and the Secretary-General of the OAS, Jose Miguel Insulza, Mr Zelaya said. "I call on the armed forces of Honduras to lower their rifles. I am risking myself personally to resolve the problems without violence.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Troops stop Zelaya return Jul 6, 2009
Zelaya was due to join the presidents of Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay, who shortly beforehand arrived in El Salvador, according to local press, along with the head of the Organisation of American States, Jose Miguel Insulza. The pan-American OAS suspended Honduras in an emergency session the previous night, after the interim leaders refused to reinstall Zelaya. (iAfrica.com)
Violence escalates in post-coup Honduras Jul 6, 2009
OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, Rafael Correa of Ecuador, Fernando Lugo of Paraguay have planned to travel with Zelaya to minitor his stay. But the presidents later decided it was too dangerous to fly on the deposed leader's plane, which only carried UN General Assembly President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann, two Venezuelan reporters and his close advisers and staff. (Xinhuanet, China)
Santa seals City switch Jun 23, 2009
The Paraguayan hitman passed a lengthy medical with the Eastlands outfit and has now signed a deal to link up once more with City boss Mark Hughes, his former manager at Ewood Park ... Although he managed just four Premier League goals last term, the memory of his 23 in 43 appearances during his first season at Ewood Park is still strong and Santa Cruz is expected to clock up a third World Cup finals campaign with Paraguay next summer. (iAfrica.com)
Photo of the Week Jun 6, 2009
I love to take pictures of this lake, Pope said, describing Lake Ypacarai (pronounced ipa-KA-ra-ee) in San Bernardino, Paraguay ... When shes not visiting Paraguay, Pope lives in New Berlin, Wis ... Pope said her affair with Paraguay started 20 years ago when she traveled there to adopt her baby son, Ryan. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GOL Expands Sales Channels by Opening New Stores Internationally May 22, 2009
The first outlet opened today in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, in the Paseo Carmelitas, a bustling shopping and entertainment complex on Avenida Espana, one of the most prestigious addresses in the city. In the next few months, GOL will also open stores in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario (Argentina), Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru) and Montevideo (Uruguay), as well as Cochabamba and La Paz (Bolivia). (PR Newswire)
Mexican clubs withdraw from Copa Libertadores May 9, 2009
Minutes after the Mexicans' withdrawal, CONMEBOL president Nicolas Leoz told a press conference in Asuncion, Paraguay it was offering the Mexicans a one-game series on May 20 in Sao Paulo and Montevideo. Leoz said CONMEBOL had not received written notice of the Mexicans' withdrawals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Libertadores: Boca Jrs, Cuenca in last 16 field May 1, 2009
Boca trounced Venezuelan club Deportivo Tachira 3-0 in Buenos Aires to top Group 2, while Cuenca qualified from second place after drawing 1-1 at Guarani of Paraguay ... The Paraguayan club equalized with an Osvaldo Diaz free kick after 54 minutes ... In other matches played Thursday, Nacional of Uruguay beat Nacional of Paraguay 3-1 and River Plate of Argentina downed Universidad San Martin of Peru 3-0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Paraguay president's paternity problems Apr 28, 2009
Paternity claims harm Paraguay leader. By Gary Duffy BBC News, Capiata, Paraguay ... One year on since he was elected to office as President of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo is making headlines in the country he leads, but for all the wrong reasons. (BBC News -- Americas)
Obama assessing Cuba's next steps Apr 19, 2009
President Barack Obama, center, Uruguay's President Tabare Vazquez, left, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, back right, Paraguay' President Fernando Lugo, front left, (Andres Leighton / AP). President Barack Obama is surrounded by leaders of the Americas during the official photo at the Summit of the Americas on Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Port-of-Spain, (Evan Vucci / AP). (Albany Times Union)
As Catholic bishop, Paraguay's president fathered a child Apr 15, 2009
Paraguay's President and former Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo gestures during a news conference at the government palace in Asuncion, Monday, April 13, 2009 ... Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo admitted Monday that he's the father of a 2-year-old boy who was conceived when Lugo was still a Roman Catholic bishop ... Alfredo Boccia, a political columnist for the Paraguayan newspaper Ultima Hora, said by telephone from the capital of Asuncion that most people there would take the news in stride. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Paraguayan president admits paternity Apr 14, 2009
Paraguayan president, bishop admits paternity ... Paraguay's president, Fernando Lugo, admitted Monday he had a relationship with a womanwhile hewastheCatholic bishopof San Pedro andis the father ofherson ... ASUNCION, Paraguay - Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo admitted Monday he is the father of a child conceived while he was still a Roman Catholic bishop. (MSNBC -- International)
Paraguay leader admits love-child Apr 14, 2009
Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo has admitted he is the father of a child who was conceived when he was still a Roman Catholic bishop ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Paraguay's president says he fathered child - 3 hrs ago Paraguayan bishop-turned-prez admits paternity - 8 hrs ago I fathered child when still Catholic bishop, president confesses - 8 hrs ago Paraguay's president fathered child while bishop - 8 hrs ago Paraguay's Lugo admits love child - 13 hrs ago. (BBC News -- Americas)
The world through a lens Apr 14, 2009
During January, she visited Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile. "I wanted to go to places I haven't been before," she added with a look of accomplishment. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Stony Brook Tennis Teams Down Fairleigh Dickinson Apr 10, 2009
Junior (Asuncion, Paraguay) and freshman (Gothenburg, Sweden) won 8-5 at No. 1, while the freshman team of (Chennai, India) and (Hyderabad, India) took an 8-6 decision at No. 2 to put the Seawolves up 1-0. Stony Brook did not let up in the singles action, winning four of the five matches that were contested. (Goseawolves.org)
Dengue fever hits Brazil and Bolvia Apr 5, 2009
Some 3,000 dengue cases have been recorded in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy, near Bolivia, and in Chaco province, bordering Paraguay, while officials in those provinces say the number is actually much higher. The spread of the disease into Argentina is primarily blamed on the epidemic in Bolivia, where some 50,000 cases have been reported. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Dunga prefers to dwell on home win Apr 4, 2009
Argentina have their problems and we ours but the altitude does very much muddy the waters and we saw as much, remarked Dunga, reflecting on a round of matches which saw the samba stars move within three points of leaders Paraguay with Chile third a point further back but one clear of Argentina. The Paraguayans have 24 points from 12 games after their last-gasp draw in Ecuador who similarly had held Brazil last Sunday, while the latter are on 21 to 20 for Chile and 19 for Argentina. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
As G-20 battles protectionism, a cautionary tale in Ecuador Apr 3, 2009
Argentina has slapped on licensing restrictions on its imports, and Paraguay responded with tariffs on certain imports in retaliation, the report says, but no country has gone as far as Ecuador. So far, says Mr. Gresser, the reactions around the globe have been insular, each country dealing with the response in its own way without retaliation being a driving force. (Christian Science Monitor)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
During his two-year stint in Panama, he visited Peru, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The trip was almost free and really great. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Departures: Know your do's and don'ts when traveling abroad Mar 29, 2009
In Paraguay, don't say your least favorite musical instrument is the harp ... In Uruguay, don't tell people you're enjoying your stay in Paraguay. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
* Argentine fans snap up tickets ahead of match Mar 28, 2009
Argentina, who will also face Bolivia in La Paz next week, are currently third in the South American qualifying zone with 16 points, seven behind leaders Paraguay and just one behind bitter rivals Brazil ... Leaders Paraguay have won seven and drawn two of their qualifiers ... Paraguay travel to Uruguay today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Kak improving, still doubtful for Ecuador match Mar 27, 2009
The five-time world champions are second in South American qualifying, six points behind leader Paraguay and one point ahead of both Argentina and Chile. Brazil will travel to Ecuador on Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
TAM Announces 4Q08 Results Release Schedule Mar 24, 2009
Operations abroad include TAM flights to 18 destinations in the United States, Europe and South America: New York, Miami and Orlando (USA), Paris (France), London (England), Milan (Italy), Frankfurt (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Buenos Aires and Bariloche (Argentina), Cochabamba and Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), Santiago (Chile), Asuncion and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), Montevideo (Uruguay), Caracas (Venezuela) and Lima (Peru). It has code-share agreements that make possible the sharing of... (PR Newswire)
Everton, Chile, pushes Lanus of Argentina toward elimination Mar 19, 2009
Boca travel to bottom club Guarani of Paraguay on Wednesday and host the Paraguayans in the return match on April 9. Cuenca slumped to a 1-0 loss to Tachira last Wednesday, but controlled the return match in Ecuador with ease. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tim VickeryINSIDE SOCCER Mar 18, 2009
Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina resume World Cup qualifying - Tim Vickery - SI.com ... There are no prizes for finishing first -- the only objective is to be in the top four (the fifth-placed team will play off against the fourth-place team from CONCACAF), which means that leader Paraguay is sitting very pretty ... Paraguay faces difficult two difficult trips in the next few days -- first to Uruguay on March 28, then to face Ecuador on April 1 at the altitude of Quito. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Copa Libertadores: Cuenca takes Group 2 lead Mar 18, 2009
Boca, with two games in hand, visits bottom club Guarani of Paraguay on Wednesday. Cuenca started confidently and looked particularly threatening from setpieces. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
It's breasts, not bombs, at nuke protest Mar 7, 2009
Activists in Paraguay disrobe to call attention to threat of atomic weapons. Scantily clad activists surround a soldier during a protest against war and violence worldwide in Asuncion, Paraguay,on Friday ... ASUNCION, Paraguay - Activists in Paraguay are showing a little skin for world peace. (MSNBC -- International)
Libertadores: Libertad shuts out San Lorenzo Mar 6, 2009
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Paraguay champion Libertad defeated Argentina's San Lorenzo 2-0 to extend the club's lead atop Copa Libertadores Group 8 on Thursday ... Paraguay's Nacional was bottom after two defeats in two games ... In the group's next fixtures, San Martin host Paraguay's Nacional next Thursday, while River Plate travel to play Uruguay's Nacional in two weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Stony Brook Falls to Boston University, 5-2 Mar 1, 2009
Junior (Asuncion, Paraguay) and freshman (Smithtown, N.Y.) started things off on the right foot for SBU, taking an 8-3 win at No. 2 doubles. At No. 1 doubles the team of freshman (Hyderabad, India) and freshman (Gothenburg, Sweden) fought off their opponents from BU, taking an 8-6 victory that gave the Seawolves the point. (Goseawolves.org)
Football: United maintain Premiership title charge despite defensive breach Feb 22, 2009
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Ant's slow fall key to survival Feb 8, 2009
Acrobat tree ants in a Paraguay rainforest. Photo courtesy of Alex Wild, Copyright 2003, used with permission. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
S. Americas sexiest beaches Feb 7, 2009
Only two South American countries, Bolivia and Paraguay, do not have any coast. The waters are relatively warm and swimmable year-round off of every bit of the continent except for the Southern extremes of Chile and Argentina. (MSNBC -- Travel)
