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Arid wheat fields and dead cows: a snapshot of Argentina's worst drought in decades

In the fields around the town of Navarro in Argentina's Pampas farm belt, the dried-out bed of a huge lagoon and decaying bodies of dead cattle are stark signs of a historic drought that is hammering crops and farmers like Ignacio Bastanchuri.

Reuters

‘Joy, sadness’: Football unites Argentina during World Cup 2022

Argentina’s fans hope for victory as they meet the Netherlands in World Cup quarter-final.

Al Jazeera

Pablo Zabaleta gets Buenos Aires feel in Qatar as fans flock to World Cup to see Lionel Messi

La Albiceleste’s fervent support outweighs any other nation at the winter tournament.

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‘They bring the best out of us’ – Arnold recalls 1993 before Argentina clash

The Australia coach has fond memories of facing Maradona 29 years ago as the Socceroos bid to reach quarter-finals for first time

The Guardian - UK

Body of girl, 5, discovered set in concrete and used by mum as bedside table

Friends and family claim the mum favoured her other two children and the deceased child was often left alone in unsanitary conditions in San Andrés, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Daily Mirror

Women across Latin America march against violence in day of protests

From Buenos Aires to Bogota, women across Latin America took to the streets on Friday in marches to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, demanding more action from authorities.

Reuters

Eccentric art flourishes along outskirts of Buenos Aires

Eccentric art is flourishing along the outskirts of Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Argentina’s late and lively metropolis

A 14-hour flight from the UK, Argentina’s thrilling capital is a mix of Europe and America, with currents traditional and trendy in its bloodstream, says Nick Redman

The Independent UK

Spine-chilling moment 'ghost patient' walks into hospital 'where she had died day before'

CCTV shows the security guard in Buenos Aires, Argentina, welcome a patient before leading them to a doctor’s office for her appointment - the only problem is she died at the hospital the day before

Daily Mirror

Pope heads to immigrant father's hometown for birthday party

Pope Francis is returning to his father’s birthplace in northern Italy for the first time since ascending the papacy

The Independent UK

Argentina’s Kirchner stokes speculation on presidential run

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner called for a political “reorganization” on Friday, hinting at the possibility of a presidential run next year as speculation builds about her candidacy.

Tribune News Service

Italian mafia kingpin captured in Argentina - police

Argentina's federal police arrested a top Italian mobster on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, the security agency said in a statement Monday, bringing a years-long manhunt to an end.

Reuters

Coldplay perform Iranian protest song Baraye by arrested singer

British band joined on stage by exiled actor Golshifteh Farahani to sing protest song by Shervin Hajipour as Buenos Aires concert broadcast in 81 countries

The Guardian - UK

Last of plane crew detained in Argentina reach Venezuela

The last five members of an Iran-linked cargo plane grounded in Argentina arrived in Venezuela on Friday, according to footage from Venezuelan state television, after being held in Buenos Aires for nearly four months.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan: World's municipal leaders plan to create 50 million 'green good jobs'

FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman interviewed London Mayor Sadiq Khan from Buenos Aires, where he is chairing the C40 World Mayors Summit. The conference is focused on finding concrete, local solutions for the fight against climate change. The London mayor said he aims to keep alive the 2015 Paris agreement target…

Daily Mirror

Flight from hell as man 'breaks nose' and 12 injured during horror turbulence

An Aerolíneas Argentinas plane took off at 8.21pm on October 18 from Madrid and landed in Buenos Aires despite experiencing severe turbulence as it flew over Brazil

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina Requests Arrest of Senior Iranian Official over Attack on Jewish Center

Argentina's justice department has asked Qatar to arrest a top Iranian official for his alleged participation in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people. Federal judge Daniel Rafecas late on Monday requested the detention of Iran Vice President for Economic Affairs Dr.

Reuters

In Argentina, controls spawn soybean and 'Netflix' currency rates

Jose Zegarra, a Peruvian tourist in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, found out the hard way that the value of the country's peso isn't always what it seems as tough capital controls spawn an array of wildly diverging exchange rates.

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Argentina asks Qatar to detain top Iranian official accused of Jewish center attack

Argentina's justice department has asked Qatar to arrest a top Iranian official for his alleged participation in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.

The Independent UK

Step right up: the tango finally returns to Argentina

With social distancing rules relaxed, people are returning in droves to tango clubs across Buenos Aires in hopes of reviving the pre-pandemic spirit, says David Feliba

Reuters

Argentine oil workers strike after refinery explosion kills three

BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's largest oil union said it launched an indefinite strike on Thursday after an explosion at a refinery in the western province of Neuquen killed three.

Reuters

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In convenience stores around Argentina, kids - and their parents - are caught up in a new craze: the hunt for soccer World Cup stickers that have driven the already sport-mad country into a frenzy and left many shops with no stock left to sell.

The Independent UK

Siya Kolisi praises South Africa after crucial bonus-point win over Argentina

South Africa kept their Rugby Championship hopes alive with a crucial bonus-point victory in Buenos Aires

Reuters

Messages point to plan to kill Argentine vice president: local media

Messages revealed in court appeared to show a pre-meditated plan to kill Argentina's vice president before a failed assassination attempt earlier this month, local media reported on Thursday.

The Guardian - US

Third person arrested in Argentina over attempt to assassinate vice-president

Agustina Díaz was arrested reportedly after a forensic examination of Brenda Uliarte’s phone revealed messages regarding the attack

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