Cristina Kirchner

The "Hand of God" Haunts Ex-Superstar Maradona and Argentina's World Cup Hopes

Eric Ehrmann | Posted 11.16.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Soccer-World-Cup, Argentina Football, Diego Maradona, World Cup, Soccer, Football, Argentina, Argentina Soccer, Cristina Kirchner, Hugo Chavez, Entertainment News
Eric Ehrmann

In a nation where sports and politics cooperate to form a sense of national identity, the Argentine Football Association selected Maradona, who has been out of the game for a decade, over a group of more qualified candidates.

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Argentina Election: Ruling Party Of Cristina Fernandez Loses Seats

Al Jazeera English | Posted 07.30.2009 | World

Read More: Argentina Election, Cristina Kirchner, Cristina Fernandez, Foreign Affairs, Argentina's New President, Argentina, Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner, Nestor Kirchner, Advocacy, World News

The ruling party of Cristina Fernandez, the Argentine president, has lost seats in both houses of parliament, first official results from mid-term ele...

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Argentina Election: Crime Wave Becomes Election Focus

wsj.com | MATTHEW MOFFETT | Posted 06.28.2009 | World

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BUENOS AIRES -- Fear of an increasing crime wave in Argentina is turning into a major issue for President Cristina Kirchner's government ahead of next...

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Cristina vs. Hillary: International Women's Day in Argentina

Odile Weissenborn | Posted 04.09.2009 | World

Read More: Abortion, Cristina Kirchner, Abortion Rights, Argentina, Feminists, Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner, Hillary Clinton, Nestor Kirchner, Dora Barrancos, Buenos Aires, Graciela Ocana, Feminism, World News
Odile Weissenborn

Despite the Argentine government's effort to make International Women's Day a public holiday, and despite its female president, Argentina isn't recognized for its prominent women.

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A Study in Contrasts on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Steve Ralls | Posted 04.02.2009 | World

Read More: Gays in the Military, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Argentina, Congress, Cristina Kirchner, Ellen Tauscher, Argentina Gays in the Military, World News
Steve Ralls

The government of Argentina, an increasingly welcoming South American country when it comes to lesbians and gays, officially ended its prohibition on open service in the armed forces.

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Latin America Sends Congratulations--and a Piece of its Mind

Laura Carlsen | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: Cuba Embargo, Cristina Kirchner, Lula, Latin America, Rafael Correa, Evo Morales, Obama, Plan Mexico, Barack Obama, Plan Colombia, Multilateralism, Politics News
Laura Carlsen

Pundits have said that the election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States won't change the nation's world image overnight. But in ...

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