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He Says She Says Nothing

By Sandy at 02/07/07 23:47

Both President Nestor Kirchner and his wife Sen. Cristina Fernandez de Krichner, who have been likened to Bill and Hillary Clinton, refuse to divulge whether it will be a his or hers candidacy in this years presidency election.

Original source: Reuters. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. topix. net/ content/ ap/ 0074686348065391091536630106272617981067, anchor: Agentina's First Couple Mum on Campaign]

Argentina win clinical Victory

Saviiola had a first half goal in the match between Argentina and France and denied France a celebration. Denying the World Cup finalists a win gave Alfo Basile his first win as nateional team coach.

Original source: One Sport. Saviola shines for Argentina

Fear After 25 Years

Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands 25 years ago and the Falkland Islanders still feel "under threat". Because of this fear Governor Alan Huckle said UK forces remained on the islands to deter any future aggression.

Original source: Ananova. Falklanders feel 'under threat'

Argentin Will Win

Coach Alberto Mancini says that Argentina has a good enough team to win the Davis Cup World Group first round against Austria. After last years loss against Russion he feels very confident in their win this year.

Original source: Skybet. Agentina in Confident Mood

Feisty 82 Year Old Fights Poverty and Crime

Two and a half million gus exist in Argentina and many are hidden in the slums. This is allowing for the increase in crime rate in Argentina. Lidia Burry amazingly is buying guns from the criminals.

Original source: News America. The fight against guns in Argentina

Djibril Cisse Back after Broken Leg

Dijibril Cisse broke his leg on June 7 in a friendly game against China and now France is calling him back for the friendly game against Argentina. His scoring is fantastic with 5 goals in nine games.

Original source: SI.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / sportsillustrated. cnn. com/ 2007/ soccer/ 02/ 01/ bc. eu. spt. soc. france. squad. ap, anchor: France recalls Cisse vs. Argentina]

Argentina Worlds Third Ranked Soccer Nation

A match on Wednesday June 6 has been confirmed between Argentina and Australia and both will be likely to field their best team for their first foray in the Asian Cup. 90,000 Fans expected to show up.

Original source: Sunday Herald Sun. Socceroos lure Argentina to "G

14% Increase for Third Largest Producer of Soybean

Argentina processed 32.7 million metric tons of oilseed which was up from 28.7 million in 2005. Production of soybean oil grew by 14% as the demand has grown. Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose 16% in 2006 and now have gained another 3.7%

Original source: Bloomberg.com. Argentina Soybean Processing Rose 14% Last Year

Bitterness of Pulp Plant

A Spanish mediator is attempting to difuse an escalating feud between Uruguay and Argentina of a paper plant being built. The feud is over potential environmental damage by pollution of the Uruguay River and surrounding lands.

Original source: International Herald Tribune/Americas. Spanish mediator seeks solution in Argentina, Uruguay pulp mill feud

Severe Flooding

Heavy rains are causing significant floods in Salta Province, in the northeast of Argentina, leaving a swath of destruction and material losses.

According to official paper Salta Libre, 5,000 people were evacuated and the situation keeps getting worse due to the fact that roads are not in good conditions so emergency humanitarian aid can not get there.

Original source: PRENSA LATINA. Heavy Rains Cause Floods in Argentina