Posts Tagged ‘Argentina’

Argentina to go to UN on islands

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Argentina will make a formal complaint to the UN about British “militarisation” around the disputed Falkland Islands, says President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

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GB set up final against Argentina

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.

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GB set up final against Argentina

William ready for Falklands duty

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The Duke of Cambridge arrives in the Falklands for a tour of duty as an RAF pilot amid tensions between the UK and Argentina over the islands.

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William ready for Falklands duty

Prince William Deploys to Falklands

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Argentina calls him a “conquistador.”

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Prince William Deploys to Falklands

Prince William’s Posting to Falklands Revives Ire

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

What British officials call Prince William’s routine mission is stirring interest at home and abroad as the 30th anniversary of Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands approaches.

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Prince William’s Posting to Falklands Revives Ire

Shot governor’s wife investigated

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Police in Argentina are investigating the wife of a governor who died of a gunshot to the head while celebrating the new year.

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Shot governor’s wife investigated

Chavez muses on ‘US cancer plot’

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez asks whether the US is giving Latin American leaders cancer, after Argentina’s president is diagnosed with the disease.

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Chavez muses on ‘US cancer plot’

Chavez: Is U.S. behind bout of cancer?

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Following the cancer diagnosis of Argentina's president this week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday wondered if United States could be infecting the region's leaders with the illness.

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President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina Diagnosed With Cancer

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina has thyroid cancer and will undergo surgery on Jan. 4, her spokesman said Tuesday.

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President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina Diagnosed With Cancer

Bolivian migrants ride out hard times

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

CLIZA, Bolivia — Everything seems to be under construction in this town in central Bolivia. McMansions topped with tile and ornamental swans look as though they dropped from the sky. Hulking concrete shells sit on stilts. Metal spikes rise from countless roofs in hopes of a second floor. But even when the grandest new houses are finished, many sit empty and dark while their owners are away working in Spain or Argentina, building houses for other people. Read full article > >

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Argentine ire at William posting

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Argentina condemns the Duke of Cambridge’s posting to the disputed Falkland Islands to train as a helicopter rescue pilot as a “provocative act”.

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Argentine ire at William posting

Kirchner Appears Headed to Second Term in Argentina

Monday, October 24th, 2011

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who just two years ago seemed unlikely to win a second term, was helped by a softened public image and a booming economy.

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Kirchner Appears Headed to Second Term in Argentina

Argentina 13-12 Scotland

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino’s late try gives Argentina a win that leaves Scotland on the brink of a World Cup exit.

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Argentina 13-12 Scotland

Lawes cited over Ledesma clash

Monday, September 12th, 2011

England lock Courtney Lawes is cited for allegedly striking Argentina’s Mario Ledesma with his knee during Saturday’s World Cup match.

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Lawes cited over Ledesma clash

England labour to World Cup win

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Ben Youngs’ late try spares England from an opening Rugby World Cup defeat as they beat Argentina 13-9 in Dunedin.

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England labour to World Cup win