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Interpol calls for arrests in Argentine bombing

By Alain at 03/17/07 16:52

After a request for help from Argentina, Interpol says it will issue international requests for the arrest of five prominent Iranians and a Lebanese militant in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center in Argentina,

Original source: Boston Globe. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. boston. com/ news/ world/ blog/ 2007/ 03/ interpol_ calls. html, anchor: Interpol calls for the arrest of 6 sought in 1994 Argentina bombing]

Maradonna's finances scrutinized

More reports are coming to light that former football star Diego Maradona is being investigated for possible financial irregularities in Argentina. A court has asked the nation's Central Bank to examine every transaction Maradona has made since 2005.

Original source: BBC news. Inquiry into Maradona's finances

Visiting Cordoba, Argentina

Cordoba Argentina, located on the base of Andes mountains, is situated at the northern tip of a triangle between Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires. You can visit this picturesque city with high expectations, because that is exactly what you will discover.

Original source: Destination360. Visit Cordoba

Rare White Tiger Triplets Born at Argentine Zoo

According to the zoo keepers at the Buenos Aires zoo, the birth of three rare white tiger cubs delighted visitors and also contributed to safeguarding the preservation of this rare animal species.

Original source: Planet Ark. Rare White Tiger Triplets Born at Argentine Zoo

Local governor suspended in run-up to elections

Charged with administrative irregularities, Governor Angel Maza of La Rioja was suspended for 30 days yesterday by a Legislature controlled by his deputy, Lieutenant-Governor Luis Beder Herrera. This would be the first step towards impeachment.

Original source: Bueno Aires Herald. La Rioja Legislature suspends Gov. Maza

BBC country profile: Argentina

Despite its rich natural resources, and the fact that it has a well-educated workforce and is one of South America's largest economies, this South American country has fallen prey to a boom and bust cycle.

Original source: BBC news. Country profile: Argentina

FIFA rates Argetina tops of the pops

Dislodging reigning world champions, Italy, Argentina has moved into top spot in FIFA's world rankings list for the first time. Their recent 1-0 victory over France helped propel them into 1st place.

Original source: Reuters. Argentina tops FIFA world ranking

What makes up the world's 8th largest country?

Argentina covers almost the entire southern half of the South American continent, making it the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square km. It is divided into 6 very different regions.

Original source: Geographia.com. Argentina: an introduction

Brizuela wins in Catamarca

kicking off the electoral schedule which runs up to October’s presidential election, Brizuela del Moral’s Civic and Social Front-Victory Front alliance was leading with 57 percent of the vote versus 36 percent for Barrionuevo.

Original source: Bueno Aires Herald. Brizuela wins

Arsenal lose perfect record

Arsenal's perfect record in the Argentina Clausura championship ended on Sunday when a last-minute goal sunk them at River Plate. The final score was 2-1.

Original source: Guardian Unlimited. River Plate end Arsenal's perfect record