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Mayer fires Argentina into Davis Cup final
Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer ended Britain’s reign as Davis Cup champions with a four sets win over Dan Evans in the fifth rubber of the semi-finals on Sunday.Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer ended Britain’s reign as Davis Cup champions with a four sets win over Dan Evans in the fifth rubber of the semi-finals on Sunday.
'Giant meteorite' unearthed in northern Argentina
An excavating team in Argentina have unearthed a rock weighing over 30 tonnes it is thought could be one of the world’s largest meteorites.An excavating team in Argentina have unearthed a rock weighing over 30 tonnes it is thought could be one of the world’s largest meteorites.
Shall we dance? - World Tango Championship draws to a close
Argentinian dancers Cristian Palomo and Melisa Sacchi have been crowned the Salon Tango world champions in front of a home crowd.Argentinian dancers Cristian Palomo and Melisa Sacchi have been crowned the Salon Tango world champions in front of a home crowd.
Opera goes underground in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires’ subway commuters broke their daily routine in mid-August when an opera company took to Las Heras station’s main hall to perform an 18th century…Buenos Aires’ subway commuters broke their daily routine in mid-August when an opera company took to Las Heras station’s main hall to perform an 18th century…
Messi reconsiders decision to leave Argentina's national team
It seems public pressure or a sense of duty have proved too much for Lionel Messi, who suffered a traumatic loss to Chile in the Copa America this summer along with his teammates and said he would nevIt seems public pressure or a sense of duty have proved too much for Lionel Messi, who suffered a traumatic loss to Chile in the Copa America this summer along with his teammates and said he would nev
New Argentina boss Bauza presented to media
Edgardo Bauza was presented to the media on Thursday as the new head coach of Argentine national football team.Edgardo Bauza was presented to the media on Thursday as the new head coach of Argentine national football team.
Argentina: crowds shield prominent human rights activist from arrest
Prominent human rights activist Hebe de Bonafini has been protected from arrest by hundreds of supporters in Argentina.Prominent human rights activist Hebe de Bonafini has been protected from arrest by hundreds of supporters in Argentina.
New Argentina coach Bauza aims to keep Messi from retiring
Edgardo Bauza has been appointed the new head coach Argentina.Edgardo Bauza has been appointed the new head coach Argentina.
Juventus sign Argentina forward Higuain for Serie A record fee
Juventus have completed the signing of Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli after the Old Lady met the player’s buy out clause of 90 million euros.Juventus have completed the signing of Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli after the Old Lady met the player’s buy out clause of 90 million euros.
The right to breastfeed
Hundreds of Argentine women came out in greater Buenos Aires Saturday (July 23) to rally in defence of their right to breastfeed in public whenever and wherever they…Hundreds of Argentine women came out in greater Buenos Aires Saturday (July 23) to rally in defence of their right to breastfeed in public whenever and wherever they…
Messi quits Argentina after Copa America defeat to Chile
Chile are celebrating their second successive Copa America title after beating Argentina again in the final, this time at New Jersey’s Metlife stadium.Chile are celebrating their second successive Copa America title after beating Argentina again in the final, this time at New Jersey’s Metlife stadium.
Lionel Messi retires from international football
The Argentina and Barcelona forward missed the goal in a penalty shoot-out as Chile won the final of the Copa America.The Argentina and Barcelona forward missed the goal in a penalty shoot-out as Chile won the final of the Copa America.
Chile beats Argentina in Copa America final
The Copa America final was decided on penalties after Argentina and Chile failed to score during normal time. Chile won 4 – 2 in the penalty shootout.The Copa America final was decided on penalties after Argentina and Chile failed to score during normal time. Chile won 4 – 2 in the penalty shootout.
Holders Chile reach Copa America final
Defending champions Chile booked their place in the Copa America final after beating Colombia 2-0 at Soldier Field in Chicago.Defending champions Chile booked their place in the Copa America final after beating Colombia 2-0 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Copa America: Argentina thump Venezuela to reach semi-finals
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and his team-mates gave their fans something to cheer about when they thumped Venezuela 4-1 in the quarter-finals of the Copa America in Massachusetts on…Argentina’s Lionel Messi and his team-mates gave their fans something to cheer about when they thumped Venezuela 4-1 in the quarter-finals of the Copa America in Massachusetts on…
Operation Condor: Argentina's ex-junta leader jailed
Argentina’s last dictator General Reynaldo Bignone has been sentenced to 20-years in jail for crimes committed under a programme called Operation…Argentina’s last dictator General Reynaldo Bignone has been sentenced to 20-years in jail for crimes committed under a programme called Operation…
Operation Condor: historic human rights trial verdict expected
The final verdict in an historic human rights trial is expected in Argentina later on Friday.The final verdict in an historic human rights trial is expected in Argentina later on Friday.
Argentina ex-President Fernandez de Kirchner indicted on state fraud allegations
Indicted alongside her economy minister and former central bank chief they stand accused of selling the bank's dollars at below market rates to shore up the Argentinian peso.Indicted alongside her economy minister and former central bank chief they stand accused of selling the bank's dollars at below market rates to shore up the Argentinian peso.
Bonds are back for Argentina
Argentina is back selling government bonds for the first time in 15 years having settled a long-running legal battle with investors after it defaulted on its debts in 2001.Argentina is back selling government bonds for the first time in 15 years having settled a long-running legal battle with investors after it defaulted on its debts in 2001.
Argentina: Fernández de Kirchner says court case is 'political persecution'
Argentina’s former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has refused to testify in court over claims of state fraud when she was in officeArgentina’s former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has refused to testify in court over claims of state fraud when she was in office
Calls for Argentine president to quit after 'Panama Papers' revelations
Protesters in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires have been calling for the country’s president Mauricio Macrito step down after the so-called PanamaProtesters in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires have been calling for the country’s president Mauricio Macrito step down after the so-called Panama
Argentina passes deal ending debt battle with hedge funds
After a drawn-out debate, Argentina’s Senate approved a deal that should put an end to a 14-year-old dispute with U.S. creditors over the nation’sAfter a drawn-out debate, Argentina’s Senate approved a deal that should put an end to a 14-year-old dispute with U.S. creditors over the nation’s
Argentina: Thousands march 40 years after military dictatorship began
Thousands of people have marched in Buenos Aires to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of Argentina’s military dictatorship, calling for justiceThousands of people have marched in Buenos Aires to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of Argentina’s military dictatorship, calling for justice
Obama says US too slow to react to Argentina's "Dirty War"
US President Barack Obama admitted Washington was too slow to react to Argentina’s “Dirty War” as he attended a ceremony to honour the victims. HisUS President Barack Obama admitted Washington was too slow to react to Argentina’s “Dirty War” as he attended a ceremony to honour the victims. His
Care to dance?
US President Barack Obama takes to the dance floor at a state dinner in Argentine city of Buenos Aires, trying out the traditional Argentine Tango.US President Barack Obama takes to the dance floor at a state dinner in Argentine city of Buenos Aires, trying out the traditional Argentine Tango.
Obama adds Argentina to South America reset list
US President Barack Obama has promised a new era in relations with Argentina, with US firms announcing more than two billion dollars of newUS President Barack Obama has promised a new era in relations with Argentina, with US firms announcing more than two billion dollars of new
Obama arrives in Argentina
The US president wants to reset diplomatic and trade ties with the free market Mauricio Macri.The US president wants to reset diplomatic and trade ties with the free market Mauricio Macri.
Argentine coastguard sinks illegal Chinese trawler
Argentina’s coastguard has sunk a Chinese fishing trawler that was apparently operating illegally within its territorial waters. Warning shots wereArgentina’s coastguard has sunk a Chinese fishing trawler that was apparently operating illegally within its territorial waters. Warning shots were
Argentine champions Boca Juniors appoint Schelotto as coach
Argentine champions Boca Juniors have appointed former player Barros Schelotto as their new coach following Monday’s sacking of Rodolfo ArruabarrenaArgentine champions Boca Juniors have appointed former player Barros Schelotto as their new coach following Monday’s sacking of Rodolfo Arruabarrena
Argentina strikes deal with US 'holdout' creditors
Argentina agrees in principle to a deal with US hedge funds ending a 15-year-old dispute over repayment of billions of dollars worth of bonds.Argentina agrees in principle to a deal with US hedge funds ending a 15-year-old dispute over repayment of billions of dollars worth of bonds.