10/12/2011 | Argentina

CFK to farming sector: 'had you listened to me, you'd be doing better now'

President Cristina Fernández recalled her long standing conflict with the farming sector during her first administration, and warned producers that “had they agreed with her decision to raise taxes on grain exports, they would be doing better today.”

17/02/2012 | Argentina

Gov't rejects espionage accusations

Security Minister Nilda Garré came on stage to make it clear that the government “denies espionage claims and if any are uncovered we remain inflexible.” These were the first statements made in response to accusations made by opposition politicians that the Border Guard was carrying out spy activities on leaders of social movements and unions across the country, under the operation codenamed “Project X."

24/02/2012 | Argentina

'Project X is used for criminal intelligence, not espionage,' says Garré

Security Minister Nilda Garré came on stage to clear up the controversial issue over the use of "Project X" and stated that it “is not a secret espionage plan,” but “an informative database used for criminal intelligence only.”

29/02/2012 | Argentina

Gov't ratifies Federal Police withdrawal from subway stations; union meeting awaited

Security Minister Nilda Garré today confirmed Federal Police officers will be withdrawn from city subway stations. Meanwhile, the UTA train and subway drivers union were summoned to the Labour Ministry this afternoon to seek a solution to the strike planned for tomorrow.

02/07/2012 | Argentina

CFK issues DNIs to transsexuals

At a ceremony in the Government House on Monday, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner gave out the first DNI identity cards issued to members of the transsexual and transvestite communities, made possible thanks to the Gender Identity Law recently passed in Congress.

14/07/2012 | Argentina

Cargo ship catches fire in Ensenada, one missing, two injured

A fire broke out on board a cargo ship this afternoon at Ensenada Port close to the city of La Plata, where a person has been reported missing and two injured, police officials said.

19/07/2012 | Argentina

Macri blasts the Gov’t: 'Arrogance does not motivate anything'

Buenos Aires City Mayor Mauricio Macri rejected the National Government’s political prods made toward the City Goverment regarding the subway conflict and stated that “arrogance does not motivate anything.”

28/07/2012 | Argentina

'The best way to honour Evita is by supporting the President,' Boudou

Vice-President Amado Boudou led today in San Juan the closing of the cultural forum “Thinking of Evita” where he highlighted that “the best way to honour this great woman is by supporting the other great woman who today leads us, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.”

29/08/2012 | Argentina

Government raises subsidies on national film production

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced today a new government scheme in order to support the audiovisual industry, which includes raising the subsidies put toward national film production.  

06/10/2012 | Argentina

Salado River banks burst, Route 2 closed off

Part of the Salado River burst its banks today following overnight rain, provoking Route 2 to be completely closed off at kilometre 156, the National Highway Security Agency said.

11/10/2012 | Argentina

'I did not open the way for pesification,' says Mariotto

Buenos Aires Lieutenant Governor Gabriel Mariotto made clear today that “under no circumstance did he open the way for a pesification” of the province’s debts in dollars, after he yesterday supported Chaco’s decision to pay the dollar-nominated bond in pesos.

28/10/2012 | Argentina

Taxi fares rise

The Buenos Aires city taxi fares officially increased as from Sunday. The starting rate will rise from 8.20 pesos to 9.10 pesos and the night-time rate will now be 9.70 pesos. The increase is part of a two-phase rate hike, made in an agreement between the government and the City Taxi Association (ATC).

03/11/2012 | Argentina

Reutemann says Scioli will overcome CFK in next election

Senator for the Santa Fe Federal caucus Carlos Reutermann sustained today that he was confident that Buenos Aires province governor Daniel Scioli would succeed President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the 2015 election.

11/01/2013 | Argentina

BA stocks move down

18/01/2013 | Argentina

BA stocks move up

30/01/2013 | Argentina

BA stocks move up

08/02/2013 | Argentina

BA stocks move down

02/02/2013 | World

Syrian opposition talks with Russia, seeks breakthrough

The Syrian opposition leader met Russia's foreign minister in Germany today and said he would also hold talks with the Iranian foreign minister, opening a window to a possible breakthrough in efforts to broker an end to Syria's civil war.

10/10/2012 | World

Italy's Monti announces income tax cut, lifts VAT

Prime Minister Mario Monti announced an income tax cut to help low earners today, giving a rare lift to struggling Italian households ahead of parliamentary elections next year but leaving unions dissatisfied and threatening a strike.

21/02/2012 | World

Europe seals new Greek bailout, doubts remain

Euro zone finance ministers agreed a 130-billion-euro (US$172 billion) rescue for Greece today to avert an imminent chaotic default after forcing Athens to commit to unpopular cuts and private bondholders to take bigger losses.

29/06/2012 | Latin America

'No impeachment proceedings can last two hours,' CFK defends Lugo at Mercosur summit

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner opened the second day at the Mercosur leaders summit being held in Mendoza province with a strong speach against the recent lightning-quick impeachment against Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo.

11/08/2012 | Sports

Brazil win women's volleyball gold medal

Brazil beat United States 3-1 to win the Olympic women's volleyball gold medal today.
Japan beat South Korea 3-0 earlier in the day, to win bronze.

01/05/2012 | Entertainment

Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl

Actress, singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson gave birth to her first baby today, a 9 lb. 13 oz. girl named Maxwell Drew Johnson.

07/09/2012 | Entertainment

British boy band big winner at MTV video awards

British boy band One Direction were the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards today, edging out Rihanna and taking home three prizes to crown their arrival on the US pop scene just six months ago.

08/02/2013 | Entertainment

Dame Shirley Bassey to appear at the Academy Awards

Dame Shirley Bassey, who recorded the theme songs for the James Bond films "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Moonraker," will make her first appearance at the Academy Awards this month, the show's producers said today.