ARTICLES RELATING TO ARGENTINA

Ex-Argentine dictator Videla dead - media

2013-05-17 16:08

Jorge Rafael Videla, who led Argentina during the bloodiest days of its Dirty War dictatorship and was unrepentant about kidnappings and murders ordered by the state, has died at age 87.

Jesuit's sister criticises Pope in court

2013-04-19 12:19

Pope Francis has been harshly criticised in an Argentine courtroom, where a woman said he didn't help protect her brother from the country's military dictatorship.

In Argentina, even beer can be political

2013-04-13 15:35

Argentine beer-makers in Buenos Aires are capitalising on the country's culture of bare-knuckled politics, brewing and selling artisan brands that celebrate the country's political icons.

Argentines remember 'cold' Thatcher

2013-04-09 08:05
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Argentines have offered bitter reflections on Margaret Thatcher, portraying the late former British prime minister as a warmonger who prolonged the Falkands War for political ends.

Flood: Argentines lash out at politicians

2013-04-05 08:16

Argentine politicians, including the president, have been booed by angry residents of flooded areas who say their promises of help came too late.

Dozens killed in Argentina flash floods

2013-04-03 20:32

At least 35 people have been killed by flooding overnight in Argentina's Buenos Aires province, bringing the overall death toll from days of torrential rains to at least 41.

Pope Francis still has most of right lung

2013-04-02 12:04

Despite erroneous reports that Pope Francis has lived most of his life with just one lung, the surgery actually only removed the upper part of his right lung, say family and friends.

Abuse victims want pope to open files

2013-03-20 10:00

Activists have urged Pope Francis to apologise for what they call the Argentine church's protection of two priests who were eventually convicted of sexually assaulting children.

Argentines cheer Pope Francis at mass

2013-03-18 10:01

The faithful have flocked to the parishes of Buenos Aires to celebrate their first Sunday Mass with Pope Francis as leader of the Church, proud that the new pontiff hails from Argentina.

Pope Francis a 'little devil' at school

2013-03-15 11:00

Decades before he became Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio was a "little devil" who jumped up and down the stairs of his century-old Buenos Aires school, says the mother superior.

Pope junta claims 'a lie': Archbishop

2013-03-15 09:03

Australia's most senior Catholic cleric has spoke out about controversy over the role of Pope Francis under Argentina's military junta, calling it "a smear and lie".

Pope Francis hailed, urged to work for peace

2013-03-14 07:18

World leaders and Catholics have hailed the election of Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina as the first Latin American pope, urging him to work for religious reconciliation and peace.

Falkland Islanders choose to stay British

2013-03-12 11:13

Falkland Islanders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of remaining a British territory in a referendum designed to send a message to Argentina, which has derided the poll as illegal.

Falklanders hope referendum sends message

2013-03-08 11:08

The Falkland Islands is set to vote in a referendum which residents hope will send a crystal-clear message to Argentina and the world about their strong desire to stay British.

Japan: Abe cites Thatcher on Falklands war

2013-02-28 15:07

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose country is embroiled in a row with China over islands, has quoted former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's reflections on the Falklands war.

Argentina predicts Falkland's future

2013-02-05 21:45

Argentina expects to have control of the British-held Falkland Islands within 20 years, the country's foreign minister says.

WTO to probe Argentina trade disputes

2013-01-28 18:58

The World Trade Organization has formed a dispute resolution panel to probe allegations of unfair trade practices lodged against Argentina by the EU, US and Japan.

Falklands warship sinking after mishap

2013-01-22 20:27

A warship used to land the first Argentine forces in the 1982 Falklands War with Britain is sinking after a mishap, the navy says.

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Pictures of the 34th Dakar Rally

2013-01-07 13:42

Last weekend the famous and heavy Rally Dakar through Peru, Chili and Argentina started.

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Argentina plans free condom handout

2013-01-05 07:24

Argentina plans to give out 82 million condoms nationwide in 2013 in a campaign against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

Falklands: Worst moment of Thatcher's life

2012-12-28 08:01

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher has described the 'worst moment' of her life in formerly secret Falklands documents.

Ghana told - release Argentine tall ship

2012-12-16 16:37

Ghana's government says it will abide by a UN Tribunal's order for the immediate release of an Argentine navy training ship seized two months ago.

10 fake Olympian athletes arrested

2012-11-18 08:42

Ten Venezuelans impersonating Olympic weightlifters have been arrested at Argentina's main airport with capsules of liquid cocaine hidden in their stomachs.

Argentina gives Ghana ship ultimatum

2012-11-12 19:45

Argentina has warned Ghana that it will take the west African nation to court this week if it refuses to free a navy ship held in port over a debt dispute.

Thousands in Argentine protest

2012-11-09 09:04

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines have flooded the streets of the country's biggest cities in a broad protest against President Cristina Fernandez.

 

Pope's friend opposes priestly celibacy

2013-04-22 21:54

She uses a wheelchair and carries the weight of her 87 years, but Clelia Luro feels powerful enough to make the Roman Catholic Church pay attention to her campaign to end priestly celibacy.

Argentine leader slams media ruling

2013-04-19 11:44

Thousands have marched in cities across Argentina to protest the government of President Cristina Fernandez, with signs saying "enough impunity" and demanding "independent justice."

Argentina not invited to Thatcher funeral

2013-04-11 13:01

Britain has decided not to invite Argentine President Cristina Fernandez to Margaret Thatcher's funeral, says a government source.

Uruguay president calls Kirchner 'old hag'

2013-04-05 09:13

Uruguay's president has been left red-faced after disparaging remarks apparently aimed at Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner and her late husband were picked up by an open microphone.

Argentina mourns as floods kill dozens

2013-04-04 10:03

Argentina's government has declared three days of national mourning after massive flooding killed 56 people in Buenos Aires and the nearby university city of La Plata.

5 killed as violent storm hits Argentina

2013-04-02 18:50

A violent storm with torrential rain and powerful wind has left five people dead in Buenos Aires, as it knocked out power, downed trees and damaged homes, officials say.

Letters reveal Falklands War tensions

2013-03-22 13:10

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher faced opposition from within her own government over the Falklands War, newly released papers from Thatcher's personal archive show.

Pope makes surprise call to Argentina

2013-03-19 14:01

Pope Francis has surprised faithful who waited through the night for his inaugural Mass with a telephone call from the Vatican to the cathedral in Buenos Aires where he used to be archbishop.

Junta kidnapping: Priest, pope reconciled

2013-03-15 18:04

A Jesuit priest whose kidnapping by the Argentine military junta decades ago led to strong criticism of the newly elected pope says he and the pontiff have reconciled.

'If I don't marry you, I'll become a priest'

2013-03-15 10:08

Spurned by puppy love, a young Jorge Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, turned to the church.

'Poor man!' says new pope's sister

2013-03-14 22:37

For a man who has embraced humility, the new pope's first moments in the spotlight must have come with mixed emotions, a fact perhaps best understood by the woman who has known him her whole life.

Argentina refuses to bow over Falklands

2013-03-13 09:02

Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has refused to recognise the results of a referendum in which the people of the disputed Falkland Islands voted to remain British.

Falkland Islands vote in referendum

2013-03-11 09:02

Polls have closed in the Falkland Islands on the first day of a two-day vote intended to show the world that the residents want to stay British amid increasingly bellicose claims by Argentina.

Death of Chavez leaves leftist void

2013-03-06 10:02

The death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has left a large void in the leftist leadership of Latin America and has raised questions about whether the oil largesse he spread would continue.

UK rejects Argentina bullying

2013-02-10 21:27

Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain could never be bullied by Argentina into giving up the Falkland Islands.

No Falklands talks without locals

2013-02-01 22:02

UK has told Argentina it was unwilling to discuss the disputed status of the Falkland Islands unless talks included the local pro-British authorities there too.

Argentina-Iran deal surprises Israel

2013-01-28 15:45

Israel's foreign ministry says it is "surprised" by Argentina's agreement with Iran to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre.

Seized Argentine ship heading back home

2013-01-09 21:51

An Argentine naval ship detained for weeks in Ghana because of a financial dispute will be returning home.

UK will fight for Falklands

2013-01-06 22:24

Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain is prepared to fight militarily to keep the Falkland Islands if necessary, in the face of renewed Argentinian rhetoric.

UK rejects Argentina's Falklands claim

2013-01-03 17:28

The war of words between Britain and Argentina over the disputed Falkland Islands has flared anew.

2 dead in shop looting in Argentina

2012-12-21 20:38

Mobs have looted supermarkets in Argentina's third largest city, leaving two dead and two seriously injured in the latest in a spate of such outbursts.

Shock over verdicts in sex slave trial

2012-12-13 12:59

The acquittal of 13 people accused in the disappearance of a young woman who was allegedly kidnapped and forced into prostitution for "VIP clients" has shocked Argentineans.

Lady Gaga tweets racy images

2012-11-17 14:14

Lady Gaga's tweets, including a picture of her on top of what appears to be the remains of a strawberry cake, are receiving a lot of attention.

Crew prevents Ghana from moving ship

2012-11-11 19:12

Sailors aboard an Argentina navy ship caught in a $1.3bn debt controversy, have prevented Ghanaian officials from moving the vessel to a less busy dock.

SA and Argentina trade grows

2012-11-02 17:35

Since the enforcement of a binational agreement between the two countries, trade between South Africa and Argentina has grown significantly.

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