Quito: Incan roots but Our Lady rules
Church and state pomp abound in Ecuador's capital writes Jim Eagles.
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David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.
FIFA World Cup: Germany batters Argentina to reach last four
Germany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning.
FIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists found
An historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.
Paris Hilton marijuana charges dropped
Paris Hilton's publicist says she wasn't smoking dope in South Africa - it was "a complete misunderstanding".
FIFA World Cup: Uruguay clutch victory from certain defeat
Uruguay has reached the World Cup semifinals as a distraught Ghana rolled over after a penalty shootout.
FIFA World Cup: Brazil exit in shock loss
The Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.
All Whites' parade may be up to a month away
The All Whites begin arriving home on Sunday, but an official celebration could be at least a week and up to a month away.
PM backs parade for All White 'champions'
John Key has ruled out a holiday, but is keen on a parade to welcome the All Whites home as champions.
All Whites: What the Paraguayans think
Paraguay are planning special tactics to cope with an anticipated aerial bombardment, in tomorrow morning's sudden-death World Cup group F clash.
Depp halts <i>Pirates</i> for World Cup
Tight filming schedules won't stop Johnny Depp from watching World Cup matches during the shooting of the latest Pirates installment.
Bolivia: An otherworldly wander
The vast salt plains and eerie beauty of south-western Bolivia are a transporting experience, writes Derek Cheng.
Bolivia: Boning up on history
There were no locked doors, no guards, no security cameras. There was barely even a doorway.
'World's finest opera house' reopens after four years
The Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is reputed to have the world's finest acoustics.
Tribe wins fight to have blood samples returned
US universities want legal protection before returning specimens to Amazonian villagers.