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4th April, 2013
Toll climbs to 59 in deadly Argentina flooding
Flood waters reached two meters (seven feet) in some places, turning city roadways into raging rivers.
Flood waters reached two meters (seven feet) in some places, turning city roadways into raging rivers.
28th January, 2013
Israel ‘surprised’ by Argentina-Iran deal on commission
Argentina and Iran reached an agreement to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre.
Argentina and Iran reached an agreement to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre.
19th January, 2013
Falklands to vote on current status on March 10-11
Britain has held the South Atlantic Ocean islands since 1833 but Buenos Aires claims they are occupied Argentinian territory.
Britain has held the South Atlantic Ocean islands since 1833 but Buenos Aires claims they are occupied Argentinian territory.
17th October, 2012
Argentina, Rwanda seek UN Security Council seats
The UN General Assembly votes to elect five new non-permanent members to the Security Council, with Argentina and Rwanda widely expected to win seats, while three others are up for grabs.
The UN General Assembly votes to elect five new non-permanent members to the Security Council, with Argentina and Rwanda widely expected to win seats, while three others are up for grabs.
12th September, 2012
Higuain rescues point for Argentina as Colombia win again
Messi's recent goal spree came to an abrupt halt in Argentina's uninspiring 1-1 draw against Peru as Colombia came out on top.
Messi's recent goal spree came to an abrupt halt in Argentina's uninspiring 1-1 draw against Peru as Colombia came out on top.
27th August, 2012
Mexico launches WTO dispute against Argentina
The worsening of trade relations between the two Latin American countries follows Argentina's decision to pull out of a car trade pact two months ago.
The worsening of trade relations between the two Latin American countries follows Argentina's decision to pull out of a car trade pact two months ago.
26th July, 2012
Argentina remembers Eva Peron 60 years after her death
Argentinians, including President Cristina Kirchner, pay tribute to Eva Peron on the 60th anniversary of the national icon's premature death.
Argentinians, including President Cristina Kirchner, pay tribute to Eva Peron on the 60th anniversary of the national icon's premature death.
8th June, 2012
Argentines bang pots and pans to protest against government
The protesters complained about double-digit inflation, a virtual ban on purchases of foreign currency by savers and crime.
The protesters complained about double-digit inflation, a virtual ban on purchases of foreign currency by savers and crime.
3rd June, 2012
Messi sends Argentina top in World Cup qualifying
Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria all scored to take Argentina to the top of the qualifiers.
Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria all scored to take Argentina to the top of the qualifiers.
24th May, 2012
Pakistan beat Argentina in Azlan Shah Cup opener
Pakistan won 4-2, while India were thrashed by New Zealand 5-1 and Malaysia held S. Korea 1-1.
Pakistan won 4-2, while India were thrashed by New Zealand 5-1 and Malaysia held S. Korea 1-1.
17th May, 2012
South American Penguins
Millions of these South American penguins still live on the coasts of Argentina and Chile, though the species is still under the classification as a…
Millions of these South American penguins still live on the coasts of Argentina and Chile, though the species is still under the classification as a…
10th May, 2012
Argentina makes sex-change surgery a legal right
''It's saying you can change your gender legally without having to change your body at all. That's unheard of."
''It's saying you can change your gender legally without having to change your body at all. That's unheard of."
20th March, 2012
Messi world’s highest-paid footballer – magazine
Messi is the world's highest-paid footballer, followed by Beckham of England and Portugal's Ronaldo.
Messi is the world's highest-paid footballer, followed by Beckham of England and Portugal's Ronaldo.
21st February, 2012
For Argentines ‘Iron Lady’ revives bitter memories
BUENOS AIRES: Argentines are flocking to see “The Iron Lady”, intrigued not just by the tale of the nation’s arch-nemesis Margaret Thatcher but also her…
BUENOS AIRES: Argentines are flocking to see “The Iron Lady”, intrigued not just by the tale of the nation’s arch-nemesis Margaret Thatcher but also her…
25th January, 2012
Tevez gets hefty fine for gross misconduct
MANCHESTER: Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been found guilty of gross misconduct and fined six weeks’ wages after flying home to Argentina without permission,…
MANCHESTER: Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been found guilty of gross misconduct and fined six weeks’ wages after flying home to Argentina without permission,…
4th January, 2012
Argentina’s president undergoes cancer surgery
PILAR: Argentina’s President Cristina Kirchner underwent surgery for thyroid cancer Wednesday morning, with her doctors predicting a full recovery. “The operation has begun,” a…
PILAR: Argentina’s President Cristina Kirchner underwent surgery for thyroid cancer Wednesday morning, with her doctors predicting a full recovery. “The operation has begun,” a…
12th November, 2011
Suarez joy, Messi frustration in WC qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES: South American champions Uruguay crushed Chile 4-0 with all four goals coming from Luis Suarez, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina were held to a…
BUENOS AIRES: South American champions Uruguay crushed Chile 4-0 with all four goals coming from Luis Suarez, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina were held to a…
4th November, 2011
Eight dead, mostly children, in Argentina road crash
BUENOS AIRES: At least eight people, including five members of a little league football team, died in late hours of Thursday in a road accident…
BUENOS AIRES: At least eight people, including five members of a little league football team, died in late hours of Thursday in a road accident…
12th October, 2011
Argentina upset, Chile recover, Uruguay go top
SANTIAGO: Venezuela took their first points off Argentina at the 19th attempt with a shock 1-0 win as the second round of South American qualifiers…
SANTIAGO: Venezuela took their first points off Argentina at the 19th attempt with a shock 1-0 win as the second round of South American qualifiers…
6th October, 2011
‘Only a happy Messi will score for Argentina’
PARIS: As problem players go, Lionel Messi is not an obvious candidate. By common consensus the world’s best player, he is shy and softly spoken…
PARIS: As problem players go, Lionel Messi is not an obvious candidate. By common consensus the world’s best player, he is shy and softly spoken…
