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Alberto jabs at Cristina as he talks up opportunities in Europe

12-05-2022 16:00 President shows off his independent streak during tour of Spain, Germany and France as he criticises vice-president’s “partial view” of challenges facing Argentina.

by James Grainger

President Fernández questions economic sanctions against Russia

11-05-2022 15:59 Peronist leader, speaking in Berlin, says Russia should remain in the G20 and that sanctions on the country over Ukraine war are having “negative repercussions for Argentina and the world.”

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Bucha killings, Russia denies 'war crimes' claim

04-04-2022 09:00 UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet voices horror at images of dead bodies in the Ukrainian town of Bucha and warns of possible war crimes; Moscow "categorically rejects all allegations."

Tougher Russia sanctions urged over Ukraine 'war crimes' in Bucha

04-04-2022 08:54 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky slams Russian troops as "murderers, torturers, rapists, looters" after allegations emerged of atrocities committed by Russian forces in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv.

Fury over Russian attack on nuclear plant in Ukraine grows

04-03-2022 19:34 Kyiv accuses Kremlin of seeking to impose “nuclear terror” after reckless attack on Europe's largest atomic power plant’; Shelling continues across Ukraine with thousands believed to have perished already.

More than 1.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine already, says UN

04-03-2022 18:05 More than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine into neighbouring countries since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, according to United Nations figures released on Friday.

‘We cannot lose Kyiv’: Ukraine battles Russian troops as West sanctions Putin

25-02-2022 22:56 Ukrainian PM tells citizens that “a tough night” lies ahead, warns that Ukrainian capital may fall in “storm” attack by Russian forces.

Ukraine reports 137 deaths as loud explosions heard in central Kyiv

25-02-2022 01:23 Two loud blasts were heard in central Kyiv early Friday as Russian troops push closer to the Ukrainian capital in an invasion of its Western-backed neighbour.

Putin orders forces to separatist areas of Ukraine after decree

21-02-2022 20:42 Russian President Vladimir Putin gas announced he’s recognising two self-proclaimed separatist republics in eastern Ukraine, a dramatic escalation in Moscow's stand-off with the West.

Russia to recognise Ukraine rebel regions as Putin defies West

21-02-2022 16:27 Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to recognise two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic conflict with Kyiv's Western-backed government.

US, Europe declare 'unity' against Russia over Ukraine

24-01-2022 21:17 Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine.

Europe eyes lithium 'white gold' rush as cars go green

13-01-2022 16:06 Europe is seeking to expand its lithium mining and refining capacity and wean itself off imports as the "white gold" becomes a vital resource in the fight against climate change.

Ex-skipper Matera returns for Pumas November Tests

22-10-2021 02:14 Ex-Pumas captain Pablo Matera named in Argentina's squad for November's Tests in Europe after missing their last game due to a ban over breaking Covid-19 rules.

Scrum for chancellery as SPD takes lead in post-Merkel election

26-09-2021 21:26 Epochal election ushers in the end of 16 years in power for Merkel, and also thrusts Germany, a byword for stability, into a new period of political uncertainty.

Pochettino pens new PSG deal despite tricky start to reign

23-07-2021 16:01 Argentine coach pens a one-year extension to his contract to stay with the French giants until 2023 despite a below-par start to his reign.

Latin America turmoil intrudes in Biden’s focus on China, Europe

19-07-2021 11:29 US President Joe Biden says his foreign policy focus is on China and frayed alliances in Asia and Europe. But his administration is finding it harder to avoid getting pulled into Latin America’s problems.

President gains Spain’s support for financial negotiations

11-05-2021 14:26 President Alberto Fernández met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez this Tuesday and gained his support in Argentina’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Paris Club, as well as the release of Covid-19 vaccine patents.

Fernández kicks off Europe trip as Paris Club debt payment nears

10-05-2021 10:04 Argentina has reportedly asked the Paris Club to allow it to delay upcoming US$2.4-billion payment, due at the end of May, until it has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

Europe’s rebel Super League collapses after fan pressure

24-04-2021 09:37 Football's most powerful clubs face mounting calls for reprisals over Super League fiasco underlines greed and lack of respect for fans.

Vigilance and activism can blunt ambitions of greed

24-04-2021 09:33 For the past week, all football conversations were dominated by one particular theme: the Super League.

by Dan Edwards