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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- A video showing Diego Maradona making crude gestures on the team bus after his profanity-filled tirade on live television could complicate Argentina officials' efforts to put the scandal behind them. The video shows Maradona gesturing gleefully at photographers and cameramen through the window as the team bus pulled away after the game, and is rapidly spreading on the Internet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
China News 2009.10.16 Oct 18, 2009
China and Argentina negotiated for settling bilateral trade disputes and promoting investment between the two sides in the capital city Buenos Aires, Wednesday. China News has more. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ungodly row clouds Diego's finest hour Oct 17, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona's foul-mouthed, post-match rant at his growing army of critics has drawn a scathing response, overshadowing Argentina's World Cup qualification. Maradona, the Argentina coach and a World Cup winner as a player in 1986, had just overseen a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Montevideo which allowed the two-time world champions to squeeze into the 2010 finals in South Africa when months of simmering rage finally boiled over. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Argentina Can't Offer Defaulted Debt Creditors Better Terms, Lavagna Says Oct 17, 2009
As far as bondholders are concerned, the first thing they should do is recognize that that is how things are, Lavagna, 67, said in a telephone interview from Buenos Aires ... Economy Minister told reporters in Buenos Aires on Sept. 21 that the government was talking with investors in search of a definitive strategy for the defaulted debt ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Maradona hits back at critics as Argentina qualify Oct 16, 2009
A week ago, Maradona gave the impression there were divisions in the national team staff, suggesting to reporters in Buenos Aires that preparations to face Peru on Saturday had not run smoothly ... He reserved his praise for his players and the small group of fans, less than 2,000, who crossed the River Plate from Buenos Aires to support the team in a stadium packed with close to 60,000 Uruguayans baying for Argentine blood. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Legends charges survive turbulent campaign Oct 16, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradonas Argentina survived a turbulent World Cup qualifying campaign to finally clinch their place in South Africa next year with a 1-0 win over neighbours Uruguay on Wednesday. Substitute Mario Bolatti stabbed home the winner in the 85th minute to seal the fourth automatic spot for Argentina, who had been in danger of missing out on the Finals after a rollercoaster year under Maradonas leadership. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AFA president justifies Maradona's sharp words Oct 16, 2009
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona justified on Thursday the sharp words Argentina coach Diego Maradona, and said that people "must understand" his anger. During the celebration for booking a trip to the 2010 World Cup, Maradona criticized Argentine media which had questioned his abilities as national team coach. (Xinhuanet, China)
Los Premios MTV gala honors best Latin pop, rock Oct 16, 2009
Music was also rebroadcast from the three regional awards shows in Mexico City, Bogota and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Spanish balladeer Alejandro Sanz and hip-shaking crossover star Shakira performed in Bogota. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Argentina's Consumer Prices Increase 0.7% in September From Previous Month Oct 15, 2009
A department at Buenos Aires University reported that prices rose 1 ... They are lying with the inflation report, said Nicolas Salvatore, a professor of macroeconomics at the Buenos Aires University and a coordinator of the research ... To contact the reporter on this story: Eliana Raszewski in Buenos Aires at ; Silvia Martinez in Buenos Aires at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
TimVickeryInside Soccer Saluting a class act who missed his last chance for a World Cup. Oct 14, 2009
Soon after the Libertadores campaign, he was snapped up by Buenos Aires giants River Plate, where he enjoyed three successful years, before heading off to France, where he played for Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain before joining Chievo Verona in Italy. For a decade, Yepes has been a stalwart of the Colombian national side. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Chile clinch berth as Argentina and Uruguay stay in the hunt Oct 14, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: Diego Forlan and Martin Palermo scored last-gasp goals as Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador switched places on a dramatic Saturday of South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup ... Diegos delight: Argentina coach Diego Maradona sliding on the sodden pitch to celebrate a stoppage-time winner by Martin Palermo (below) during the World Cup qualifier against Peru in Buenos Aires on Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Saint Palermo comes to the rescue for Maradonas Argentina Oct 14, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: Saint Palermo came to the rescue of Diego Maradonas Argentina in a dramatic World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Palermo was at the far post two minutes into stoppage time to turn in a shot by fellow substitute Federico Insua that took a deflection on a Peruvian boot to hand Maradonas Argentina a 2-1 victory over Peru. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hacker calls Diego the biggest cry baby Oct 14, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Diego Maradona, already reeling after a shaky World Cup qualifying campaign which could yet end in failure, suffered more irritation on Monday when a Peruvian fan hacked into his website ... He put the message up after Argentina beat Peru 2-1 in Buenos Aires at the weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador battle for two remaining spots Oct 14, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: Three South American teams have already earned berths in next years World Cup in South Africa, and three more will have their shot at making the two remaining spots in the final round of qualifying today. Brazil, Paraguay and Chile have qualified for the World Cup, leaving Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador to decide who finish fourth the last automatic qualifying spot from the region. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
MHI Concludes 5 Long Term Service Agreements for GTCC Power Plants in 4 Countries Oct 14, 2009
The Costanera Power Plant in Argentina, near Buenos Aires, is a GTCC power generation facility owned by Endesa Costanera S.A. MHI executed this as a full-turnkey order in 1996. Since the plant went on-stream in 1999, MHI has provided maintenance and repair services based on LTSA contracts. (JCN Network, Japan)
Argentine Wheat Crop Gets a Boost From Weekend Rain, Cereal Exchange Says Oct 14, 2009
Rain is falling at a critical stage as this is the time when the size of crops is defined, , an agronomist at the exchange, said today in a telephone interview from Buenos Aires ... The rain has been especially beneficial for southeastern Buenos Aires province, where 40 percent of the wheat crop was planted in the current season, said Anchubidart ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Argentina face Uruguay in vital World Cup clash Oct 14, 2009
MISCOMMUNICATION: 1978 World Cup hero Mario Kempes said Argentinas players dont understand what manager Diego Maradona wants them to do AFP , BUENOS AIRES Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009, Page 20. South Americas gauchos are renowned for toughing things out in harsh conditions X but few would see much wisdom in changing their horses in mid-stream. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Argentina needs a real coach, not Maradona Oct 14, 2009
PARIS: One story about Diego Maradona is that when he was a toddler, squeezed with his large family into a three-room shack in a poor neighborhood of Buenos Aires, he fell one dark night into their cesspit and had to be rescued by his uncle Cirilo. Maradona's latest savior is Martin Palermo. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Maradona's official website hacked Oct 13, 2009
Argentina's national soccer team coach Diego Maradona visits the Rosario Central stadium ahead of their 2010 World Cup qualifier match against Brazil in Rosario, 310 km (192 miles) north of Buenos Aires, August 18, 2009. Maradona was granted permission by soccer authorities to move the venue of their September 5th World Cup qualifier against arch-rivals Brazil away from the River Plate stadium in Buenos Aires to the more compact Rosario Central stadium in Argentina's second city ... BUENOS... (Xinhuanet, China)
Argentina and Uruguay revive oldest international rivalries Oct 13, 2009 Argentina: River Plate falls 3-1 in Astrada's debut Oct 13, 2009 Luis Aguile, prolific singer, songwriter from Argentina Oct 12, 2009 Argentine Senate OKs controversial media bill Oct 12, 2009 * Argentina struggle past weak Peru Oct 12, 2009 Football: Chile qualify, Argentina struggle in World Cup drama Oct 11, 2009 Argentina edges Peru 2-1 on Palermos goal Oct 11, 2009 Late rescue lifts Argentine World Cup hopes Oct 11, 2009 Argentine Senate overwhelmingly approves media law Oct 11, 2009 Leader sees chance for N. Korea talks Oct 11, 2009 South America: Argentina tips Peru in injury time Oct 11, 2009 Mexico, European powers wrap up World Cup bids Oct 11, 2009 * Crunch time for Argentina and Maradona Oct 10, 2009 Maradona faces toughest test as coach of Argentina Oct 10, 2009 Will Argentina miss World Cup for first time in 39 years? Oct 10, 2009 Argentina Mining Secretary Mayoral Expects Surge in Lithium Production Oct 10, 2009 The big mystery: Whats wrong with Argentina? Oct 9, 2009 Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina Oct 9, 2009 Crnica » Oct 8, 2009 Criticism of players commitment irks Tevez Oct 8, 2009 Peru fear the referee more than Argentina Oct 8, 2009 'Paying rent' to the Earth Oct 8, 2009 Zadunaisky's Math Determined Halley's Comet Orbit Oct 8, 2009 * Harried Maradona says will review Argentina job Oct 8, 2009 Argentina: Silva gives Banfield draw with Atletico Oct 8, 2009 Maradona unhappy with Bilardo interference Oct 8, 2009 Josephine Baker's rainbow tribe Oct 8, 2009 Argentine World Cup veterans defend Maradona Oct 8, 2009 Argentina Will Reject IMF `Interference' on Economic Policies, Boudou Says Oct 7, 2009 Astrada set to take over at stumbling River Plate Oct 7, 2009 Locro recipe Oct 7, 2009 Maradona calls up Estudiantes midfielder as cover for Mascherano Oct 7, 2009 Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009 Argentina mourns as folk legend Mercedes Sosa dies Oct 6, 2009 Market Forecaster Oct 6, 2009 Long-haul for less Oct 6, 2009 Argentines line streets, applauding in honor as hearse carries folk legend Mercedes Sosa away Oct 6, 2009 * World News Quick Take Oct 6, 2009 Argentine Folk Singer, Grammy Winner Mercedes Sosa Dies in Buenos Aires Oct 5, 2009 Argentina: San Lorenzo rallies past River Plate Oct 5, 2009 Mercedes Sosa, at 74; Argentine singer championed social justice in South America Oct 5, 2009 Obituaries in the news Oct 5, 2009 Buenos Aires: 'Round the clock drama Oct 5, 2009 Drama in the Palermo district Oct 5, 2009 Argentine folk legend Mercedes Sosa dies, inspired opponents of Latin America's dictatorships Oct 5, 2009 Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa dies aged 74 Oct 5, 2009 Clarin Set for 50% Gain as Argentine Media Law Stalls, Raymond James Says Oct 5, 2009 IMF's Strauss-Kahn Hopes to Resume `Normal Relationship' With Argentina Oct 4, 2009 Hur. 3-1 Racing » Oct 4, 2009 Apertura: Colon holds Banfield to scoreless tie Oct 3, 2009 Sudamericana: Vlez, Fluminense, LDU gain qtrs Oct 3, 2009 Maradona puts Palermo on the spot in hour of need Oct 3, 2009 Argentine Folksingers Health Worsens Oct 3, 2009 Argentina prosecutor requests Menem arrest Oct 3, 2009 Argentina Lifts Ban on Corn, Wheat Exports as Growers Curb Grain Planting Oct 2, 2009 U.N. labels tango a world heritage gem Oct 2, 2009 Famed Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa in critical condition, on respirator Oct 2, 2009 Menem charged over bomb inquiry Oct 2, 2009 Staples graduate wins 'genius award' Oct 2, 2009 Maradona struggling to keep Argentina afloat Oct 1, 2009 Argentina Taps Dominguez to Head Its Newly Created Agriculture Ministry Oct 1, 2009 Tango gets a bit of star recognition from the UN Oct 1, 2009 Bally Technologies Presents Superior Arsenal of Revenue-Generating Games and Systems at SAGSE Expo & Congress September 30-October 2 in Buenos Aires Sep 30, 2009 Ahmadinejad slams Israel as world powers turn up heat (134) Sep 30, 2009 Maradona hoping for a boost versus Ghana Sep 30, 2009
BUENOS AIRES: When Argentina meet Uruguay in their final, decisive 2010 World Cup qualifier at the Centenario in Montevideo tomorrow they will revive one of the oldest international rivalries, dating back over 100 years. Virtual cousins, the two nations often quarrel politically and even soccer friendlies do not escape the need by both sides to assert their superiority on the pitch. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Argentina to Default by 2011 Without Debt Restructuring, Stone Harbor Says Oct 13, 2009
You cannot live forever doing this, said , an analyst in Buenos Aires with Standard & Poors, which rates Argentine foreign debt B-, or six levels below investment grade ... Economy Minister told reporters in Buenos Aires on Sept. 21 that the government was talking with investors in search of a definitive strategy for the defaulted debt. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Dario Gandin, Ignacio Patti and Andres Silvera scored in the first half to give Independiente a 3-1 win over River Plate on Monday and hand Leonardo Astrada a tough welcome as new River coach. Independiente improved to 16 points after the eighth round of Argentina's Apertura tournament, one behind leaders Estudiantes and Velez. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Born Luis Maria Aguilera Picca on Feb. 24, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Mr. Aguile moved to Spain in 1963 just in time to benefit from the birth of popular music television programs that suited his lighthearted, polished style perfectly. The singer-songwriter composed about 400 songs and recorded twice that number in a career that also encompassed the Spanish operetta style known as zarzuela. (Boston Globe)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- After 16 hours of debate, Argentina's Senate passed a controversial reform law Saturday that critics say targets media outlets critical of the government. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner saw her party suffer political losses earlier this year. (CNN -- International)
AFP, BUENOS AIRES Monday, Oct 12, 2009, Page 20. Argentina forward Martin Palermo celebrates after scoring a goal against Peru during their World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Diego Maradona called the goal by second-half substitute Martin Palermo the Miracle of St. Palermo. And why not. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Argentina's Martin Palermo celebrates after scoring a goal against Peru during their FIFA World Cup South Africa-2010 qualifier match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 10 ... BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Martin Palermo's goal two minutes into second-half stoppage time lifted Argentina past doormat Peru 2-1 in World Cup qualifying, rescuing the South Africa dreams of Diego Maradona's side. (Yahoo! Asia News)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina's Senate overwhelmingly approved a law that will transform the nation's media landscape on Saturday, and President Cristina Fernandez quickly signed it into law ... AP Photo - Government's supporters celebrate outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 ... AP Photo - Government's supporters celerate outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
ARGENTINA President signs media legislation BUENOS AIRES - Argentina s Senate overwhelmingly approved yesterday a law that will transform the nation s media landscape, and President Cristina Fernandez quickly signed it. The law marks the end of dictatorship-era rules that enabled a few companies to dominate Argentine media. (Boston Globe)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Martin Palermo scored three minutes into injury time to give Argentina a 2-1 victory over Peru in World Cup qualifying Saturday and keep alive its hopes of reaching next year's finals in South Africa. Palermo scored from close-in on a scrambled play in the final seconds as a driving rain soaked the field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
At Buenos Aires, scored three minutes into second-half injury time. Gonzalo Higuain put Argentina ahead in the 48th, but Hernan Rengifo tied the score with about 20 seconds left in regulation. (USA Today -- Sports)
A defeat in Buenos Aires against tailenders Peru, who are already out of the running, would not end Argentinas World Cup dream, but it would make their task extremely difficult before their visit to dangerous rivals Uruguay on Wednesday, who could also still be looking to qualify if they draw against Ecuador at the weekend. Soccer legend Maradona acknowledged that after a disastrous qualifying campaign his job was on the line and he might quit after their must-win qualifiers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona fights for his future as Argentinas World Cup coach when he sends his team out against Peru today. Maradona, whose side are flirting with elimination in a playoff berth, believes his players will get the victories they need to remain on course for the 2010 Finals in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina is on the verge of missing out on the World Cup for the first time since 1970, which makes every aspect of Diego Maradona's coaching tactics fair game. Even his sleeping habits. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lithium production in Argentina will increase 10-fold from the 3,600 metric tons today to around 38,000 metric tons once the Olaroz mine opens and will make Argentina the fourth or fifth producer in the world, Mayoral said yesterday in an interview in his Buenos Aires office ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
BUENOS AIRES: On the streets and in Buenos Aires pubs, a great mystery is baffling almost everyone ... I blame Maradona for part of it, said 24-year-old Fernando Duarte in downtown Buenos Aires. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Peru is preparing to hand Argentina its most humiliating and damaging loss Saturday, leaving the Gauchos on the brink of missing next year's World Cup in South Africa. Argentina has lost its past three qualifiers - and scored only one goal in the process. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Banfield y Atltico Tucumn igualaron en el sur del Gran Buenos Aires, resultado que le permiti al Taladro treparse transitoriamente a la punta del Apertura, que por ahora comparte con Estudiantes. Goles. (ESPN -- Deportes)
BUENOS AIRES: The war of words that often precedes critical matches took a twist on Tuesday when striker Carlos Tevez hit out at Argentines who question the players commitment to the national team ... Speaking to reporters on arrival in Buenos Aires from England, Tevez said the Argentina players gave everything when they turned out for their country. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
I think we have to be very careful with that, lets hope, God willing, that the refereeing is good, Fano, who plays for Colombias Once Caldas, told reporters ahead of the match in Buenos Aires. Ortube has refereed Peru many times and, hurtfully, things havent gone well. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
My journey started with a 10-hour, 700-km overnight bus ride from my home in Buenos Aires to the small town of Mercedes in Corrientes Province. From there, cameraman Eduardo Aragona and I drove two hours on a bumpy, red-dirt road to arrive at the Estancia Rincon del Socorro, the traditional Argentine ranch that the Tompkins operate, and where guests from around the globe come to get up-close looks at rare species of capybara, caiman, deer and scores of birds. (CNN -- International)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Oct. 7, 2009 ... Zadunaisky soon returned, and eventually taught at both the University of Buenos Aires and the National University of La Plata. (CBS News -- World)
WORLD CUP WORRIES: The volatile soccer legend complained that Manchester Citys Pablo Zabaleta had arrived injured ahead of two crucial World Cup qualifiers REUTERS , BUENOS AIRES Thursday, Oct 08, 2009, Page 18. Argentina head coach Diego Maradona gestures during a training session in Buenos Aires on Tuesday ... Argentina face Peru in Buenos Aires on Saturday and Uruguay away next Wednesday with qualification for South Africa hanging in the balance. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Santiago Silva scored from a penalty late in the second half as Banfield salvaged a 1-1 home draw against Atletico Tucuman in round eight of Argentina's Apertura tournament on Wednesday. In the day's other matches, Tigre pulled two goals back in the second half to draw 2-2 with Huracan and Godoy Cruz drew 1-1 with Newell's Old Boys. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
BUENOS AIRES: Embattled Diego Maradona, unhappy with interference in his job as Argentina coach, might quit after must-win World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay ... Im in charge: Argentina coach Diego Maradona joking with Martin Palermo (centre) and Lionel Messi during a training session in Buenos Aires on Tuesday ... Argentina face Peru in Buenos Aires on Saturday and Uruguay away next Wednesday with qualification for the 2010 Finals hanging in the balance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
She called together the family, reprimanded him in front of everyone else and sent him to live with his father in Buenos Aires. She was afraid that he could infect his brothers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - World Cup veterans Javier Mascherano and Juan Veron have thrown their support behind embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona ahead of Saturday's crucial qualifier against Peru. "Maradona has all our support," Liverpool midfielder Mascherano said after a closed training session Wednesday at the general headquarters of the Argentine Football Association. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Argentinas government will exchange information about its economy with the International Monetary Fund, Economy Minister said in an interview with Buenos Aires-based ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at ; in Buenos Aires at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Leonardo Astrada is expected to be introduced as the new coach of River Plate on Wednesday, replacing Nestor Gorosito who resigned Sunday after a 2-1 loss again San Lorenzo. News reports said Astrada will accept a 15-month contract to return to the club, which he also coached in 2004-2005. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
I learned about this hearty South American dish from Graciela Casais, a native of Buenos Aires and longtime resident of Argentina s wine capital, Mendoza. A mother of four whose heritage is Italian, Casais makes locro for Sunday supper in a 15-gallon pot for family, in-laws, and neighbors; everyone goes home with leftovers. (Boston Globe)
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Diego Maradona called up midfielder Rodrigo Brana of South American champions Estudiantes on Monday as cover for captain Javier Mascherano, who has muscle fatigue ... Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, father of Maradonas first grandson, took the war of words a step further on his arrival in Buenos Aires on Monday ... Peru have met Argentina at critical qualification stages in the past, starting with a 2-2 draw in Buenos Aires in 1969 that left Argentina out of... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
and Buenos Aires, Argentina, who works with employees and customers on several continents from his studio in Cody ... Since the day 12 years ago, at a flea market in Buenos Aires when Johnson spotted a man selling antique seltzer bottles, hes worked with families throughout Argentina to collect, clean, refurbish and distribute not only seltzer bottles, but vintage phones, apothecary bottles and resin jewelry as well. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) - Thousands of fans bade a tearful farewell to iconic Latin American folk singer and activist Mercedes Sosa, who has died at the age of 74. Massive crowds jostled to have a chance to pay their last respects to the Argentine-born singer as her remains were lying in repose at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires late on Sunday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
63 million acres) of corn this year, according to the Buenos Aires Cereals Exchange, the lowest since 1989. The country is set to fall behind Brazil to become the world's third-largest corn exporter, USDA said. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
The elegant Buenos Aires is home to 40 percent of the population, and is a buzzing metropolis with a rich, passionate and tortured history that is integral to its character ... Don't miss: the southernmost town in the world at Ushuaia, the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, glamorous Buenos Aires and the impressive Iguassu Falls in the north ... Prices are roughly double in Buenos Aires and Patagonia though. (iAfrica.com)
In this picture released by Argentina's Presidency, Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez, fourth right, mourns next to the coffin containing the body of Argentina's singer Mercedes Sosa, accompanied by Sosa's relatives during her wake at the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Sunday, Oct. 4 ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentines bid farewell to folk singer and human rights activist Mercedes Sosa with flowers and cheers Monday as her body was taken from Congress to the capital's... (FOX61, CT)
President Cristina Kirchner on Sunday ordered an official period of mourning for folk singer Mercedes Sosa, who died on Sunday in Buenos Aires after falling seriously ill with a liver ailment earlier in the week. Kirchner and her husband, former president Nestor Kirchner, joined Cabinet members in an emotional farewell for the singer and national folk hero, whose body was held in state in parliament. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Argentine Folk Singer, Grammy Winner Sosa Dies in Buenos Aires - Bloomberg ... Argentine Folk Singer, Grammy Winner Sosa Dies in Buenos Aires ... Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, known as the Voice of Latin America, died at a Buenos Aires hospital today, her family said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Leandro Romagnoli and Bernardo Romeo scored in the last ten minutes to give San Lorenzo a 2-1 home win over River Plate in round seven of Argentinas Apertura tournament Sunday. River coach Nestor Gorosito resigned after the loss, which capped a dreadful start to the season including one win from seven games and a first round exit from the Copa Sudamericana. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
WASHINGTON - Mercedes Sosa, an Argentine singer who emerged as a electrifying voice of conscience throughout Latin America for songs that championed social justice in the face of government repression, died yesterday at a medical clinic in Buenos Aires ... The military governor of Buenos Aires prohibited her from further performances. (Boston Globe)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the "voice of Latin America" whose music inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe, has died. She was 74. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
(10-04) 04:00 PDT Buenos Aires -- The man wears his fedora at a roguish tilt, a scarf wrapped artfully round his neck as he partners a rouged woman in a red dress with a split skirt in a dance ... This is, of course, the tango, the dance intimately associated with Buenos Aires and believed to be a collective invention of working class portenos (Buenos Aires residents) in the late 19th century ... Buenos Aires, like tango, takes time to know. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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Trinidad clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina confirmed on Oct. 1, 2009 that Sosa was hospitalized 12 days ago with liver problems ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the "voice of Latin America" whose music inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe, died Sunday, her family said ... The city of Buenos Aires suspended all artistic activities Sunday, including postponing celebrations of the fact that the tango... (FOX61, CT)
The city of Buenos Aires suspended all artistic activities Sunday, including postponing celebrations of the fact that the tango was declared part of the world's cultural heritage by the United Nations last week. POST A COMMENT. (Santa Maria Times)
Officials at Clarin didnt return phone and e-mail messages left at the companys press office in Buenos Aires ... This bill will strengthen the government, said political analyst , 67, who runs polling company Ricardo Rouvier & Asociados in Buenos Aires ... Were expecting changes in the bill, and with all the uncertainty in the congressional debate, its hard to know how the law will affect Clarin, said , 33, an analyst at Allaria Ledesma y Cia Sociedad in Buenos Aires. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Argentina has begun filing paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a restructuring of $20 billion of defaulted bonds, a government official in Buenos Aires said Sept. 29. The government has been blocked from international credit markets since its default on $95 billion in bonds in 2001. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Estadio: Toms A. Duc, Ciudad Autnoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Asistencia: Hora de Inicio: 13:00 ETrbitro(s): Diego Abal (rbitro). Equipos. (ESPN -- Deportes)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Banfield missed the chance to move atop the Argentine league standings on Friday after being held to a 0-0 draw by Colon in the opening match of round seven in the Apertura tournament. In Friday's other match, goals from Walter Acevedo and Carlos Matheu helped Independiente come from behind to win 2-1 against struggling Tigre. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
They won 3-2 in Buenos Aires last week. Union Espanola went into the break two goals to the good after strikes from Jorge Ampuero and Gustavo Canales. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
BUENOS AIRES: Under-pressure Argentina coach Digo Maradona said on Thursday he was drafting in striker Martin Palermo of Boca Juniors to bolster his attacking options for must-win World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay. Recent poor form, including back-to-back losses at home to Brazil and in Paraguay, has sent the two-time champions down to fifth in the regional standings and there are only four automatic slots for the Finals in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (October 2, 2009)--Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa's health is deteriorating further at the Buenos Aires clinic where she is in critical condition, doctors said. The Trinidad Clinic said Sosa is in a "pharmacological coma and breathing with a respirator.". (KWTX.com, TX)
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - An Argentine prosecutor asked an appeals court to detain former president Carlos Menem over allegations he helped obstruct an investigation into a deadly 1994 attack on a building housing Jewish charities ... Buenos Aires accuses Iran of having masterminded the car bombing and of using the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to execute it. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The decision marks a change in the governments mindset, , executive director of corn growers association Maizar, said in a telephone interview from Buenos Aires ... 6 million acres) of corn, the least since 1989, the Buenos Aires Cereals Exchange said last month. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
"We are very proud," said Hernan Lombardi, the minister of culture of the autonomous city of Buenos Aires ... Tango emerged as a dance style in the late 1800s in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, Uruguay. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa was in critical condition Thursday, breathing on a respirator after suffering liver, kidney, heart and breathing problems. Her son said it's a time for prayer. (FOX61, CT)
An Argentine judge has indicted ex-President Carlos Menem for allegedly trying to cover up evidence related to a deadly 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires. A car bomb hit a Jewish community centre, known as the AMIA, killing 85. (BBC News -- Americas)
" She shared in a Pulitzer Prize in 2009 won by the New York Times for International Reporting. The "genius awards" are open to American citizens and the winners must be nominated. There is no application process. Addario was one of 24 winners, among which were a mixed-media artist, a poet, writers, a bridge engineer, an infectious disease doctor, a journalist who focuses on cold-case murders, and a scientist. Earlier in the year, Addario escaped significant injury in an automobile accident in... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
BUENOS AIRES: Beleaguered Argentina coach Diego Maradona on Tuesday sought divine intervention as he pondered his sides chances of reaching the World Cup Finals after some recent poor showings, notably a home loss to Brazil. The bearded one (God) saved me many times before and I hope he will do so this time, Maradona told Cadena 3 radio. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dominguez, 46, vice president of the lower house in the Buenos Aires province legislature since 2007, will be sworn in tomorrow when the ministry replaces the Agriculture Secretariat, Fernandez said today in Buenos Aires ... Between 1995 and 1999, Dominguez was mayor of Chacabuco, a city of 45,000 residents located in northern Buenos Aires province, within the Argentine grain belt ... He was the public works minister in Buenos Aires province from 1999 to 2002, presidential Cabinet secretary in... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
We are very proud, said Hernan Lombardi, the minister of culture for Buenos Aires, which is an autonomous city. We hope this decision will help spread the tradition of tango all over the world. (Boston Globe)
Bally Technologies Presents Superior Arsenal of Revenue-Generating Games and Systems at SAGSE Expo & Congress September 30-October 2 in Buenos Aires - Yahoo ... Bally Technologies Presents Superior Arsenal of Revenue-Generating Games and Systems at SAGSE Expo & Congress September 30-October 2 in Buenos Aires ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: - ), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management solutions for the global gaming industry, is showcasing an array... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Meanwhile, Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, in her General Assembly speech, called for the extradition to her country of Iranian officials wanted in the 1994 bombing of the Buenos Aires Jewish center. Among the suspects wanted by Interpol is Ahmed Vahidi, who earlier this month was confirmed as Iran's defense minister. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Ghana provides coach Diego Maradona with one last chance to get it right before critical qualifiers next month that will determine if Argentina reaches next year's World Cup. The Albiceleste need a lift, and maybe Ghana - which faces Argentina on Wednesday in a friendly in the central city of Cordoba _ can supply it. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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