Severe floods hit Argentina farm region, thousands evacuate
- 17-May-2025
BUENOS AIRES: Thousands of residents evacuated on Saturday as rains lashed the north of Argentina’s Buenos Aires province, a vital agricultural hub, and caused severe flooding. The National Meteorological Service, which issued a red alert for the region on Friday evening, reported rainfall between 150 and 250mm (6-10 inches) between the cities of Zarate and […]
In crisis-hit Argentina, cancer researcher turns to game show for funds
- 12-May-2019
Argentina has three Nobel prize winners for science, but researchers have long lamented a scarcity of resources for the field.
Justin Beiber to be arrested if he sets foot in Argentina!
- 11-Apr-2015
An Argentine judge ordered the arrest of pop star Justin Bieber if he sets foot in the country after the Canadian singer failed to face questions about an alleged assault at a Buenos Aires nightclub in 2013, his court secretary said on Friday.
Tevez father kidnapped, released after ransom paid
- 30-Jul-2014
BUENOS AIRES: The father of Juventus striker Carlos Tevez was kidnapped in Buenos Aires on Tuesday before being released following the payment of a ransom, according to local media.
Maradona says Messi did not deserve Golden Ball
- 15-Jul-2014
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina forward Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the World Cup "Golden Ball" as the tournament's best player, according to his compatriot and former great Diego Maradona.