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Toxic cloud forms over Buenos Aires
A toxic cloud that formed Thursday triggered a public scare that forced the evacuation of offices in Buenos Aires and the suspension of metro and train services in a tourist area. Security Secretary Sergio Berni said the situation had since been brought under control. The incident took place after a…
Buenos Aires art exhibit combats violence against women
An art installation in Buenos Aires called attention Friday to the physical abuse of women, ahead of a date set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness of the problem. Sunday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women designated by the United Nations General Assembly…
Argentine threatens UN action against Ghana over ship seizure
Argentina threatened to take Ghana before the United Nations if it refuses to take responsibility for the seizure earlier this month of a warship belonging to Buenos Aires. “Argentina is keeping all its options open in terms of international justice and, if necessary, will turn to the United Nations,” Foreign…
Buenos Aires, city of tango and psychoanalysis
Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital known for its tango bars, has another claim to fame: it may well be the world’s capital of psychoanalysis. For every 120 inhabitants in this bustling metropolis, a psychologist is on hand to help struggling individuals make it through tough times — or simply lend…
Grave concern: Widow moves into hubbie’s tomb
BUENOS AIRES — An Argentine widow was spending days in the tomb of her husband who died two years ago, having set up a bed, Internet access and even a small cooker next to his coffin, officials told AFP Thursday. “Police found Adriana Villareal had carried out some work in…
Bomb found before Colombian ex-president’s speech
BUENOS AIRES — Authorities found and deactivated a bomb Tuesday at a theater in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires where former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe was to deliver a speech, officials said. “During an inspection, security personnel found the bomb in a lamp in the theater. It is of the…
Evasion: Ur Doin It Wrong
I’m just saying, normally you run out before the kids are born, dude: Sanford, who was wearing a blue and white button down shirt and brown denim pants, said he left for Buenos Aires on Thursday night from Columbia International Airport and had originally planned to come back tomorrow. Media…
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