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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)
Late rescue lifts Argentine World Cup hopes Oct 11, 2009
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)
Maradona faces toughest test as coach of Argentina Oct 10, 2009
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)
Will Argentina miss World Cup for first time in 39 years? Oct 10, 2009
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)
Argentina Mining Secretary Mayoral Expects Surge in Lithium Production Oct 10, 2009
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)
* Crunch time for Argentina and Maradona Oct 10, 2009
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)
Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina Oct 9, 2009
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)
The big mystery: Whats wrong with Argentina? Oct 9, 2009
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)
Zadunaisky's Math Determined Halley's Comet Orbit Oct 8, 2009
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)
Argentina: Silva gives Banfield draw with Atletico Oct 8, 2009
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)
Crnica » Oct 8, 2009
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)
Peru fear the referee more than Argentina Oct 8, 2009
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)
Criticism of players commitment irks Tevez Oct 8, 2009
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)
Maradona unhappy with Bilardo interference Oct 8, 2009
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)
Josephine Baker's rainbow tribe Oct 8, 2009
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)
Argentine World Cup veterans defend Maradona Oct 8, 2009
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)
* Harried Maradona says will review Argentina job Oct 8, 2009
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)
'Paying rent' to the Earth Oct 8, 2009
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)
Locro recipe Oct 7, 2009
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)
Astrada set to take over at stumbling River Plate Oct 7, 2009 Maradona calls up Estudiantes midfielder as cover for Mascherano Oct 7, 2009 Argentina mourns as folk legend Mercedes Sosa dies Oct 6, 2009 * World News Quick Take Oct 6, 2009 Argentines line streets, applauding in honor as hearse carries folk legend Mercedes Sosa away Oct 6, 2009 Long-haul for less Oct 6, 2009 Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009 Market Forecaster Oct 6, 2009 Obituaries in the news Oct 5, 2009 Mercedes Sosa, at 74; Argentine singer championed social justice in South America 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 Argentine Folk Singer, Grammy Winner Mercedes Sosa Dies in Buenos Aires Oct 5, 2009 Clarin Set for 50% Gain as Argentine Media Law Stalls, Raymond James Says Oct 5, 2009 Buenos Aires: 'Round the clock drama Oct 5, 2009 Drama in the Palermo district Oct 5, 2009 Argentina: San Lorenzo rallies past River Plate Oct 5, 2009 Hur. 3-1 Racing » Oct 4, 2009 IMF's Strauss-Kahn Hopes to Resume `Normal Relationship' With Argentina Oct 4, 2009 Apertura: Colon holds Banfield to scoreless tie Oct 3, 2009 Argentine Folksingers Health Worsens Oct 3, 2009 Maradona puts Palermo on the spot in hour of need Oct 3, 2009 Argentina prosecutor requests Menem arrest Oct 3, 2009 Sudamericana: Vlez, Fluminense, LDU gain qtrs Oct 3, 2009 Famed Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa in critical condition, on respirator Oct 2, 2009 Menem charged over bomb inquiry Oct 2, 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 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 UN declares tango part of world cultural heritage Sep 30, 2009 Reportlinker Adds IPTV: Driving Pay TV in Latin America Sep 30, 2009 Maradona hoping for a boost versus Ghana Sep 30, 2009 Ahmadinejad slams Israel as world powers turn up heat (134) Sep 30, 2009 Maradona drops seven for critical WC qualifiers Sep 26, 2009 Site of '16 Summer Games to be decided Friday Sep 26, 2009 Close race to host 2016 Olympics nears finish Sep 26, 2009 Higuain to make Argentine debut in vital World Cup qualifiers Sep 26, 2009 Apertura: Banfield, Argentine Jrs earn victories Sep 26, 2009 Argentina imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese products Sep 25, 2009 * Pilot wanted by Argentina arrested at Valencia airport Sep 25, 2009 The unseen bias in Middle East reporting Sep 25, 2009 Messi hits back over his Argentina performances Sep 24, 2009 Messi won't shoulder blame for Argentina poor show Sep 23, 2009 Forecast » Sep 23, 2009 3) TheAustralian.com: Maradona pays tax debt with diamonds Sep 23, 2009 Chávez and the Latin Left: Muzzling the Media? Sep 23, 2009 First global scientific conference supporting UN efforts to curb desertification opens in Argentina Sep 23, 2009 New album for KISS Sep 23, 2009 Africa: South American to Engage African Leaders Sep 23, 2009 Boudou Says Argentina's Economy Showing Signs of Third-Quarter Recovery Sep 22, 2009 Coaches at Boca, River Plate under pressure Sep 22, 2009 Argentina: Late Chavez goal sinks Boca Juniors Sep 21, 2009 Nacho: A Polo Star On and Off the Field Sep 21, 2009 Argentine Defaulted Bonds Rally on Speculation Fernandez to Offer Accord Sep 21, 2009 War of words Sep 20, 2009 Argentinas travel industry provides business and leisure Sep 19, 2009 Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009 TCS sets up unit in Argentina Sep 18, 2009 McDonald's Operator Arcos Dorados to Sell First Argentine Bonds Since 2007 Sep 18, 2009 Maradona stressed not drugged, says doctor Sep 18, 2009 Argentina's 2010 Budget Forecasts Primary Budget Surplus at 2.3% of GDP Sep 18, 2009
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)
Argentina Will Reject IMF `Interference' on Economic Policies, Boudou Says Oct 7, 2009
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
(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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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)
Estadio: Toms A. Duc, Ciudad Autnoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Asistencia: Hora de Inicio: 13:00 ETrbitro(s): Diego Abal (rbitro). Equipos. (ESPN -- Deportes)
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)
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)
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: 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 (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)
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, 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)
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)
" 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)
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Developed in working class city dance halls in the cities of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, tango is a deep-rooted tradition of dance, poetry and singing that is seen worldwide as the symbol of Latin romantic passion. Argentina and Uruguay jointly submitted the "symbolic universe" of tango for addition to UNESCO's list of cultural treasures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
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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)
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) -- Embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona juggled his team for next month's two critical World Cup qualifiers, dropping seven players and giving a first-time call up to Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. Maradona also recalled midfielder Pablo Aimar to the squad. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Another South American city -- Buenos Aires, Argentina -- fell short in the vote for 2004, as did a bid from Cape Town, South Africa ... "We had Cape Town and we've had Brazil and Buenos Aires before. They were there as sort of signals that someday it would be possible. Now you have a real choice. Whether they're prepared to do it is another question. "You try to pick the least risky place recognizing that they all have some element of risk," he said. Chicago is bidding to bring the Summer Games... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Another South American city Buenos Aires, Argentina fell short in the vote for 2004, as did a bid from Cape Town, South Africa ... We had Cape Town and weve had Brazil and Buenos Aires before. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain earned a place in the Argentine national team for the first time as coach Diego Maradona named 18 players Friday for two vital World Cup qualifiers. The decisive matches against Peru at home on Oct. 10 and away to Uruguay in Montevideo four days later will also see Liverpool left back Emiliano Insua make his national debut. (Xinhuanet, China)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- James Rodriguez hit a powerful strike from outside the area in the second half to lift Banfield to a 2-1 victory over Newell's Old Boys in the sixth-round of the Argentina Apertura football tournament Friday. In Friday's other match, Gabriel Hauche scored a hat trick to lead Argentine Juniors to a 4-2 win over Godoy Cruz. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine Production Ministry on Thursday announced new anti-dumping measures on table wares, polyester and textile thread imported from China. The measures came after an anti-dumping investigation conducted by the ministry into negative effects of low-price Chinese tablewares on Argentine enterprises. (Xinhuanet, China)
Poch is wanted for questioning in four investigations of more than 1,000 deaths during his time as a pilot at the Navy Mechanics School, a notorious torture center in Buenos Aires, Spanish police said. Spanish police said Poch was arrested on Tuesday night after touching down at Valencia airport on a flight from the Netherlands. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, for example, is often described in mainstream press accounts as a moderate despite the fact that he is wanted by Argentina in connection with the devastating bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center that killed 85 people. On the other end of the spectrum, terms like "hardline" and "hawkish," which frequently appear in news references to the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, must also be questioned. (Christian Science Monitor)
BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi hit back on Tuesday over criticism of his Argentina performances and said they would reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. We have to get together and go forward because Argentina cant stay out of the World Cup, the Barcelona forward said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi is refusing to shoulder the blame for the poor play of Argentina's national team, which is on the verge of missing the World Cup for the first time since 1970. Regarded by many as the world's best player, Messi has failed to produce recently for Argentina, which dropped its last two World Cup qualifiers to Brazil and Paraguay - sides that have qualified for South Africa 2010. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Maradona fled Buenos Aires last week after a string of disastrous performances by Argentina in its efforts to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. With just two matches remaining, Argentina could miss its first tournament in 40 years. (Guardian Unlimited -- Football)
Adri;n Ventura, a columnist for the Buenos Aires daily La Naci;n, wrote last week that Fernandez "has started to unveil a true systematic policy of violation of freedom of expression. We are on the same road" as Venezuela ... With reporting by Uki Go;i / Buenos Aires; Stephan K. (Time.com)
Scientists gather in Buenos Aires to find a way forward for agriculture in vast dry areas, where the poor are most vulnerable to land degradation and climate change. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (23 September 2009)As climate change negotiators continue to skirt the role of agricultural land use in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, top scientists working on land management in the world's vast dry areas will gather this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina, determined to make the case that thwarting... (EurekAlert!)
Explains Stanley: "Through all of the albums that are considered our classics, we tried to always find ways to give our fans extras that went beyond just the music. Besides our making the best KISS album in decades, including a bonus CD with 15 of our most famous songs and an additional live DVD, shot during our recent concert in Buenos Aires. So in every sense, 'Sonic Boom' is the ultimate return to classic KISS form. You wanted the best, you got the best!". Digg. (iAfrica.com)
But the Argentine newspaper P;gina/12 reported a study undertaken by the South African embassy in Buenos Aires, which concluded that the African country could supply Argentina with a range of 25,000 products if Argentina switched suppliers in its favour. Venezuela's trade with Africa is minimal, because its chief export is oil, which is increasingly being discovered in Africa, while it imports machinery, equipment and foods, mainly from suppliers in the Americas. (allAfrica.com)
8 percent in the second quarter from the year earlier period, Boudou said at a news conference at the Economy Ministry in Buenos Aires ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at. (Bloomberg)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -Boca Juniors coach Alfio Basile and Nestor Gorosito at River Plate could be on the way out after a miserable start to the season for two of Argentina's most high-profile clubs. Both teams lost over the weekend, are far down in the standings, and last week each of them were knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana, the continent's No. 2 club tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -Cristian Chavez scored a 90th-minute winner as Godoy Cruz beat Boca Juniors 3-2 in a seesawing encounter Sunday at the Bombonera stadium. Matias Jara and Federico Higuain scored in the sixth and 77th minutes for Godoy, while Sebastian Battaglia and Gary Medel scored 10 minutes either side of halftime for Boca. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Nacho grew up outside Buenos Aires - considered the polo capital of the world - and started playing when he was nine years old, on a farm with friends. "I come from a middle class family," he said. (CBS News)
To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at. Last Updated: September 21, 2009 00:32 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
By Candace Piette BBC News, Buenos Aires. Clarin newspaper is part of the Grupo Clarin empire. (BBC News -- Americas)
And for the nonsporting traveler, certainly Buenos Aires offers a wealth of opportunities, Fitzgerald said, including whale watching and hiking. I think Buenos Aires has a really cosmopolitan atmosphere ... Fitzgerald said the only headaches in doing business in Argentina come from air travel, since everything flies through Buenos Aires. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
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Located in Buenos Aires, the centre will provide consulting, advanced IT solutions, business processes outsourcing services and IT product implementations, said TCS in a statement. Our growing presence in Latin America continues to be of strategic importance to our overall business growth and we remain committed to working in close collaboration with institutions and universities to develop local talent and provide customers with world-class IT solutions from this location, said TCS managing... (India Times)
The overseas bond sale is the first for Buenos Aires-based Arcos Dorados, the owner and operator of all McDonalds 1,750 restaurants in 19 countries in Latin America from Mexico to Argentina ... a corporate finance manager at Arcos Dorados in Buenos Aires, said the company is considering financing alternatives including a possible bond sale. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
BUENOS AIRES: Maradona's doctor has dismissed speculation that his patient is being treated for drug use. Maradona has not relapsed into using drugs,'' Alfredo Cahe told TV station C5N.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
To contact the reporter on this story: in Buenos Aires at ; in Buenos Aires at. Last Updated: September 17, 2009 17:32 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
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