National politics
Gov't charges against Judiciary over cration of emergency decrees
Cabinet Chief Aníbal Fernández.
Cabinet Chief, Aníbal Fernández assured today that "it's not healthy the thirst for governing some judges show", setting another round between the Executive and the Judicial branch. "There are some judges that are truly convinced they can govern through precautionary measures", the minister remarked.
As 2011 presidential battle seems to take off
Duhalde hammers Kirchner, says he's a 'power, money addict'

Former caretaker president, Eduardo Duhalde, fired some harsh words against former president Néstor Kirchner of who referred as a "money and power addict that put the Argentine people to shame". "The former president embarrasses not only the Peronist party but the whole nation. People in the Buenos Aires province will start turning their backs on Kirchner because they know he leads a sick project, being power and money addict."
National politics
Sanz to Socialists: ‘let’s build a serious progressive’ coalition
Radical party Senator Ernesto Sanz.
Senator Ernesto Sanz, chairman of the Radical Civic Union (UCR), yesterday urged the Socialist Party to “build a serious, progressive” coalition, “at a time when individualism and cult of personality seem more important than political organizations.”
Senator Christopher Dodd recovered after popularity drop
Fed gets new oversight powers under Dodd bill
Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT).
The Federal Reserve would win sweeping new powers over nonbank financial firms and keep much of its authority over banks, under revised legislation to be unveiled on Monday by the chief architect of financial reform in the Senate.
President has played down vote importance
France's Sarkozy loses out to Socialists -exit poll French President Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP party has been beaten by the opposition Socialists in the first round of regional elections, exit polls said, suggesting the centre-right was set for a hefty defeat.
Conservative leader remains popular
Colombians vote in test for Uribe allies
Juan Manuel Santos.
Colombians voted in congressional elections on Sunday in a harbinger of May's ballot to replace President Alvaro Uribe, who will step down after two terms dominated by his war on leftist rebels.
Juarez, Mexico border with the US state of Texas. US 'shocked by brutal murders,' report
3 dead after Juarez attacks linked to US consulate Mexico's government condemned the murder of three persons tied to the United States consulate in the city of Juarez, considered the most dangerous urban area of Mexico.
Calls to lift yuan value 'unhelpful'
China's Wen pushes back against yuan rise calls
China's Premier Wen Jiabao pauses during the second plenary meeting of China's parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao spurned foreign calls for the yuan to rise and showed no let up in scolding the United States over recent bilateral tensions.
Policymakers look to protect 16-country currency zone
Greek bailout tops EU finance ministers' agenda

Finance ministers from countries using the euro hope to agree on Monday on a way of providing heavily indebted Greece with financial aid, despite French and German doubts that a deal will be reached.
Red paint used to deface memorial
Israel decries Holocaust desecration in Poland

Israel's ambassador to Poland deplored the desecration of a Holocaust memorial in southern Poland and criticized world leaders who deny Israel's right to exist.
Plan to overhaul 2002 education law
Obama promise: brighter education futures
President Barack Obama speaks at the Export-Import Bank's Annual Conference in Washington.
President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will have better teachers in improved schools so US students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries.

• Obama, Medvedev happy on arms pact, signing seen near

African politics
Guinea interim leader rules out presidential bid

Guinea's interim leader says he will not run in presidential elections planned for June in the small West African country. Gen. Sekouba Konate also said that prominent transitional government figures cannot stand in the June 27 election.
Pelosi confident House will pass health care bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the measure.
Crew strike threatens BA's future, British Transport Minister

British Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis urged cabin crew at British Airways to call off their planned strikes this month, saying it threatened the company's very existence.
Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with US
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.

• Netanyahu's position is 'perilous': US official
Strong earthquake rocks central Japan
A strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit off the eastern coast of Japan, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the capital.
Thousands of protesters swarm Bangkok
A Buddhist monk shows a trademark sign of supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as he and hundreds of fellow monks march to join the protest in central Bangkok.
Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: call elections within 24 hours or face crippling mass demonstrations across the capital.
Luna amazes Tigre fans as team defeats Boca 3-0

Boca Juniors lost against Tigre 3-0 in Victoria, failing to improve their chances of remaining amongst the top teams in the Clausura Tournament. Tigre's Carlos Luna was the star player.

• River defeat Huracán 2-0

• Rosario Central defeat San Lorenzo 1-0
Pakistani jets kill 16 militants: gov't official
Pakistani fighter planes bombed Taliban positions in the northwest, killing 16 militants and destroying three hideouts, a government official said.

• Suicide bomber kills 11 in Pakistan's Swat
BofA looking to expand business in China: report

Bank of America Corp (BAC.N), the largest U.S. bank, plans to seek approval to expand its operations in China, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.
Iran temporarily releases Iranian-US scholar
Iran has temporarily released an Iranian-US scholar serving prison time on an espionage conviction so he can spend the Iranian New Year holiday with his family, officials said.
A crowd celebrates festival to help Chile

More than 70 thousand people assisted to the "Argentina abraza a Chile" (Argentina hugs Chile) Festival where a group of national artists gathered to help the victims of Chile's earthquake. By the end of the festival, they had already collected 40 tons of food and consumables.
Doerner seals victory for Australia
The Australian team hoists the World Cup trophy after defeating Germany 2-1 in final.
Australia won the field hockey World Cup for the first time in 24 years by defeating two-time defending champions Germany 2-1. Germany had beaten Australia in the final of the last two World Cups. The Germans were trying to become the first team to win three successive World Cups.
Leonas say goodbye to Stepnik with a win
Ayelen Stepnik (r) touches the ball in her last match with the Leonas.
Argentina women’s national field hockey team, called the Leonas defeated Germany 2-0 in the last match of the series where Argentina had two victories and three draws.

• Honour Cup's Finals to be played today
Nadal cruises, Djokovic toils at Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Rainer Schuettler of Germany.
Twice champion and holder Rafa Nadal of Spain eased into the third round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament with a commanding 6-4 6-4 victory over Germany's Rainer Schuettler.
Knicks end Mavericks' 13-game win streak, 128-94
New York Knicks guard Toney Douglas (23) goes for a shot against Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion.
Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas' 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory.
Pacquiao dominates Clottey for huge US fight crowd
Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, lands a right to Joshua Clottey, from Ghana, during their WBO boxing welterweight title fight in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
With the biggest fight crowd in the US in 17 years cheering him on at Cowboys Stadium, Pacquiao dominated a strangely passive Joshua Clottey from the opening bell to retain his welterweight title and cement his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Alonso wins on Ferrari debut
Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain drives during the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix at Sakhir circuit in Manama.
Fernando Alonso won the season-opening Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix and led a Ferrari one-two in a dream debut with the Italian glamour team.
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Commentary
Michael Soltys, Buenos Aires Herald Senior Editor. Lost leaders
By Michael Soltys
The disarray amid the opposition majority in Congress could hardly be more complete after the collapse of Thursday’s Senate session to deny the confirmation of Central Bank Governor Mercedes Marcó del Pont.
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This week at the movies
A scene from Did you hear about the Morgans?
Five new movies are coming out this week in Buenos Aires. They include the unlikely Grant-Parker couple, the return of Scorcese and the movie that helped Jeff Bridges win an Oscar. Watch all trailers here

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