Tag: Paraguay
Former agent tells how Mengele dodged Mossad
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Former Mossad agent Rafi Eitan has told about how they almost captured Nazi doctor Josef Mengele.[MORE]
Ex-bishop sworn in as Paraguayan president
An ex-bishop who ended 61 years of one-party conservative rule in Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, has been sworn in as his nation's president, further swelling the ranks of left-wing leaders in South America.[MORE]
Pope gives blessing for ex-bishop to lead Paraguay
Pope Benedict has given approval for Fernando Lugo to be president of Paraguay, despite the fact that he was still a Catholic bishop at the time of his election. [MORE]
Paraguay votes for historic change
A former Catholic bishop has broken more than 60 years of single-party rule in the South American nation of Paraguay.[MORE]
Former bishop on track for Paraguay election win
A former Catholic bishop appears to have broken one of South America's longest political winning streaks.[MORE]
Paraguay goes to the polls
Thousands of Paraguayans have gone to the polls in a landmark presidential election, in which a woman is competing for the first time but surveys indicate the favourite is a suspended Catholic bishop.[MORE]
Activist wounded, wife killed in Paraguay vote lead-up
The shooting of a leading leftist activist and skirmishes between supporters of rival political parties have raised tensions in Paraguay, as a tight presidential race enters its final phase.[MORE]
Global supply of yellow fever vaccine depleted: WHO
A senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official says the world's supply of vaccine against yellow fever is under extreme pressure. [MORE]
Paraguay faces yellow fever outbreak
A state of emergency has been declared in Paraguay due to the first outbreak of yellow fever in more than 30 years. [MORE]
Paraguay supermarket owners jailed after deadly fire
A Paraguayan court has sentenced the owners and managers of a supermarket to prison, after a fire caused by negligence killed 327 people in 2004, seen as the country's worst peacetime disaster.[MORE]
Nazi hunters scouring South America
A organisation trying to bring Nazi war criminals to justice has extended its operation into South America. [MORE]
Paraguay swallows tall tale of husband-eating boa
A bereaved widow's story about her husband being devoured by a boa constrictor made headlines in Paraguay this week, but it turned out to be a tall tale by a woman who felt abandoned.[MORE]
Arnold defends mass substitutions
Interim Australian coach Graham Arnold has defended the mass substitutions he made to salute outgoing senior Socceroos after a defensive clanger cost them a win over the higher-ranked Paraguay.[MORE]
Own goal spoils Socceroos' farewell bash
An own goal in injury time from substitute Michael Beauchamp spoiled Australia's planned emotional farewell for four senior internationals in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay in their friendly at Lang Park in Brisbane on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Own goal spoils Socceroos' farewell bash
An own goal in injury time from substitute Michael Beauchamp spoiled Australia's planned emotional farewell for four senior internationals in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay in their friendly at Lang Park in Brisbane on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Moore decision about respect: Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he had no choice but to suspend Craig Moore or risk losing the respect of his squad ahead of Saturday night's international against Paraguay in Brisbane.[MORE]
Paraguay pair out of Socceroos clash
Bayern Munich pair Roque Santa Cruz and Julio Dos Santos have pulled out of Paraguay's friendly against Australia in Brisbane tomorrow, saying it is too far to travel for one game.[MORE]
Moore 'let team down', says Arnold
Socceroos caretaker coach Graham Arnold says Craig Moore has let the side down by missing training in Brisbane and being suspended for Saturday night's international friendly against Paraguay.[MORE]
Moore 'let team down', says Arnold
Socceroos caretaker coach Graham Arnold says Craig Moore has let the side down by missing training in Brisbane and being suspended for Saturday night's international friendly against Paraguay.[MORE]
Former dictator Stroessner dies
One of South America's longest-serving dictators has died in exile at the age of 93.[MORE]
Paraguay's win ends Trinidad hopes
Paraguay ended World Cup debutants Trinidad & Tobago's slim hopes of reaching the last 16 with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday morning.[MORE]
Sancho own goal puts Paraguay 1-0 up on Trinidad
Brent Sancho headed into his own goal to give Paraguay a 1-0 lead over Trinidad & Tobago at half-time in their World Cup Group B match this morning.[MORE]
Dwight calls on England allies to boost Soca Warriors bid
Tiny Trinidad and Tobago are bidding to cause an upset and create World Cup history when they face Paraguay in what promises to be a nail-biting Group B decider in Kaiserslautern on Wednesday morning. [MORE]
Ljungberg gives Sweden 1-0 win v Paraguay
Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg grabbed a priceless late goal to secure a 1-0 Group B win and eliminate Paraguay at the World Cup this morning.[MORE]
Sweden dominate Paraguay in goalless first half
Sweden had the better of a goalless first half against Paraguay in World Cup Group B this morning.[MORE]
