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Argentina successfully launches first telecom satellite
World | Oct 17, 2014, 06:53 AM ISTBuenos Aires: Argentina successfully launched its first domestically designed and developed geostationary communications satellite on Thursday, an event the government called "historic".Seven years in development, the Arsat-1, manufactured by the state-run firm Invap in the
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Neymar took time out to celebrate Brazil's recent win over Argentina
Football | Oct 13, 2014, 01:27 PM ISTNeymar, recently installed as captain of the Selecao, was pictured alongside Gil, David Luiz, Kaka, Robinho, Everton Ribeiro, Elias and Diego Tardelli as the squad enjoyed a day out together.The squad, who have made a
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Argentina to strengthen health system to deal with Ebola
World | Oct 10, 2014, 09:33 AM ISTBuenos Aires: Argentina will strengthen its health care system to deal with possible cases of Ebola, Deputy Health Minister Jaime Lazovsk said on Thursday.The ministry will focus on training personnel, buying quarantine equipment and preparing
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Argentina takes 1-0 lead vs Israel in Davis Cup
Tennis | Sep 13, 2014, 11:33 AM ISTSunrise, Fla: Leonardo Mayer defeated Bar Botzer 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 Friday to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Israel in the Davis Cup World Group playoff. The 26th-ranked Mayer broke Botzer's serve to start
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Argentina beats Germany 4-2 in World Cup final rematch
Football | Sep 04, 2014, 07:16 AM ISTDUESSELDORF, Germany :Angel Di Maria set up three goals and scored the fourth himself as Argentina trounced Germany 4-2 in their friendly game Wednesday to get a small measure of payback after losing to the
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Argentina issues chikungunya virus alert
World | Aug 06, 2014, 09:18 AM ISTBuenos Aires: Argentina has issued a virus alert on the emergence of chikungunya fever.The health ministry for Buenos Aires province, the country's most populous area, issued the alert Tuesday, reported Xinhua.The disease, which is transmitted
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Tax fraud case against Lionel Messi goes ahead
Football | Jul 28, 2014, 10:41 PM ISTMADRID: A Spanish judge on Monday rejected a prosecutor's request to drop charges of tax fraud against Lionel Messi and ordered the investigation into three cases of suspected unpaid taxes to proceed. A court statement
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FIFA World Cup: United Germany stands at the top of the world
Football | Jul 15, 2014, 08:21 AM ISTRIO DE JANEIRO: United they stand, right at the top of the football world. And right on South American soil. Germany won its fourth World Cup title on Sunday, but its first since a country
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FIFA World Cup: Title ends 10-year project for Germany
Football | Jul 15, 2014, 07:29 AM ISTRIO DE JANEIRO : The World Cup title for Joachim Loew and his "golden generation" crowned a process that was 10 years in the making. With a talented crop of new players coming through, the
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FIFA World Cup: Goetze scores late to give Germany the World Cup
Football | Jul 14, 2014, 03:59 AM ISTRIO DE JANEIRO : With two quick touches, Mario Goetze ended Germany's 24-year wait for another World Cup title.Goetze scored the winning goal in extra time to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Argentina on
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FIFA World Cup: The day is here! Brazil celebrates final
Football | Jul 14, 2014, 12:11 AM ISTRIO DE JANEIRO : Football's big day is finally here! Tens of thousands of fans flocked to the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina on Sunday, joining millions around Brazil and across South America
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FIFA World Cup: Can Messi make it or mess it up
Football | Jul 13, 2014, 11:07 AM ISTCan Messi do a Maradona, screamed a headline to the 2014 FIFA World Cup final curtain-raiser. Lionel Messi partially answered the question by carrying the Argentines into Sunday's final against Germany.Not many would like to
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FIFA World Cup: Argentine coach to step down after final
Football | Jul 12, 2014, 04:35 PM ISTBelo Horizonte: Alejandro Sabella plans to step down as coach of the Argentine national team following the squad's FIFA World Cup final against Germany Sunday."I am sure that Alejandro is not going to continue with
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FIFA World Cup: Latin Americans reluctantly rally behind Argentina
Football | Jul 11, 2014, 01:38 PM ISTBOGOTA, Colombia : With a reputation for arrogance and illusions of European-styled grandeur, Argentines have long been the objects of scorn and the butt of jokes across Latin America But for at least 90 minutes
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil collapse can happen to anyone says Aguero
Football | Jul 11, 2014, 11:02 AM ISTBELO HORIZONTE, Brazil : Germany's 7-1 thrashing of five-time champion Brazil has left no doubt among Argentina's players about the challenge they face in the World Cup final on Sunday. Striker Sergio Aguero says he
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FIFA World Cup: I taught Romero how to stop penalties says van Gaal
Football | Jul 10, 2014, 08:52 PM ISTSAO PAULO : Louis van Gaal took some credit for showing Argentina's Sergio Romero how to stop penalties, advice that cost the Netherlands coach dearly on Wednesday.Romero stopped two spot kicks as Argentina beat Van
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FIFA World Cup:Dutch coach Van Gaal's luck runs out in World Cup semifinals
Football | Jul 10, 2014, 07:43 AM ISTSAO PAULO : Louis van Gaal's luck finally ran out at the World Cup.The Netherlands coach appeared to have a golden tactical touch in Brazil. He switched systems during matches to force victories, brought on
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FIFA World Cup: Mascherano, Zabaleta play on after blows to head
Football | Jul 10, 2014, 05:55 AM ISTSAO PAULO : Javier Mascherano and Pablo Zabaleta both stayed in the game for Argentina after being knocked down by blows to their heads during Wednesday's World Cup semifinal. Mascherano looked discombobulated after he clashed
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FIFA World Cup: De Jong back in Dutch lineup for Argentina
Football | Jul 10, 2014, 12:59 AM ISTSAO PAULO : Midfielder Nigel de Jong has recovered from a groin injury the Netherlands team feared would end his World Cup and will start Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina. Striker and captain Robin van Persie
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Thousands throng to pay respects to Alfredo Di Stefano
Football | Jul 09, 2014, 07:20 AM ISTMADRID : Thousands of football fan queued for hours in midsummer heat on Tuesday to pay their respects and mourn the death of Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano. Queues several hundred yards (meters) long