Argentine supermarkets freeze prices after IMF censure
Supermarket chains in Argentina agreed to freeze their prices for 60 days in an attempt to rein in inflation.
Israel 'surprised' by Argentina-Iran deal on commission
Israel's foreign ministry said Monday it was "surprised" by Argentina's agreement with Iran to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre.
Is it a bird? A plane? No, just a guy named Oscar
He was a self-styled superhero, prowling the gritty outskirts of Buenos Aires wearing a mask and cartoonish outfit and armed only with a flashlight, compass and pepper spray as he took on bad guys.
Football: Messi funds hometown sports centre rebuild
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has donated one million pesos (152,000 euros) to finance the refurbishment of a sports centre in a rundown area of his hometown, Rosario.
In Argentina, tango soothes mentally ill
As the sound of tango filled the room, the students chose partners, held them close and gingerly launched into the intricate steps of Argentina's famous ballroom dance.
US backs Argentina in debt restructring case
The US gave strong support to Argentina on Friday in the Latin American country's legal battle with hedge funds over the repayment of $1.3 billion to holders of defaulted bonds.
Dakar-2013: Arthur Ardavichus told about goals of Astana crew in Dakar-2013 rally
The most important goal for Kazakhstan's Astana crews is to keep our teams safe both in Africa Race an in Dakar Rally Raid: Arthur Ardavichus.
IMF's Argentina censure motion set for late January
The International Monetary Fund said Monday its executive board is unlikly to consider until late January any possible action against Argentina for failing to supply accurate economic data.
US court gives Argentina new break on debt payment
A New York appeals court on Tuesday rejected a motion by hedge funds to force Argentina to make a security deposit as Buenos Aires seeks to overturn an order that it repay $1.3 billion to holders of defaulted bonds.
Largest 'dirty war' trial opens in Argentina
A trial involving almost 800 cases of human rights abuses during Argentina's 1976-1983 military junta got under way Wednesday, chronicling the use of torture and murder during the dictatorship.
Dakar-2013: Kazakhstan’s crew is ready for the rally
Kazakhstan’s crew led by Arthur Ardavichus, the bronze prize winners of the last year's Dakar, will drive No. 517 in the rally.
Tens of thousands protest Argentine reforms
Banging on pots, tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Argentina late Thursday to protest a possible third term for President Cristina Kirchner.
Chevron assets frozen in Argentina over Ecuador case
An Argentine judge froze Chevron's local assets Wednesday at the request of a court in Ecuador where the US oil giant has been ordered to pay $19 billion in environmental damages.
Argentine police protest after giant pay error
Thousands of police took to the streets across Argentina on Wednesday after their pay was slashed by 30 to 60 percent in what the government said was an administrative error.
Argentina, Iran meet over Jewish center bombing
The foreign ministers of Argentina and Iran met at the United Nations on Thursday to discuss the deadly 1994 attack on a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires metro strike over after 10 days
Buenos Aires metro workers announced Monday a temporary end to a strike that left one million commuters daily stranded without subways for ten days.
Argentina imposes more restrictions on US dollars
Argentina has imposed another restriction on the sale of US dollars, barring travelers from purchasing them unless the dollar is the currency of their destination.
Chavez declares lead 'irreversible' ahead of vote
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has an "irreversible" advantage over his rival, Henrique Capriles, in the upcoming October 7 election.
Documentary about Astana team’s participation in Dakar rally presented in Almaty
"Dakar Syndrome" documentary has been screened in Almaty for the first time.
4th stage contains the highest point of Dakar Rally
The 4th stage that started on the 4th of January passes through at the height of 3,500 meters above the sea level.
