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Accuser in French rugby player rape trial vows to appeal ruling

19-12-2024 21:23 The woman denouncing two French rugby players for rape is ready to take the case to the highest instances, her lawyer says in an interview.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur and EU announce agreement on free-trade deal

06-12-2024 13:02 Almost 25 years on from the first opening of negotiations, the the EU and Mercosur reach agreement for free-trade deal that will create a market exceeding 700 million people.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur deal ‘in sight,’ says top European official

05-12-2024 20:49 Chances of a sealed deal seemed slim at press time as leaders in France, Italy renew criticism.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

German FM says 'essential' to seal EU-Mercosur deal at Friday summit

03-12-2024 14:44 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says it is "essential" that the European Union to finalise a free-trade deal with Latin America's Mercosur this week.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Judge to decide on French rugby players' rape case next month

29-11-2024 21:23 Judge todecide on December 10 whether to dismiss the charges against two French international rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in Argentina.

DEFENCE SPENDING

Milei, Macron agree outline of deal for French submarines, vessels

28-11-2024 22:05 During French leader’s recent visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s President Javier Milei worked out the details of a deal with his counterpart Emmnauel Macron that will see Argentina purchase new vessels for its Navy.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula: Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal

27-11-2024 23:29 Blockbuster deal between the 27-country European Union and Mercosur countries – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – will not be decided only by France, declares Lula.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Almost 50 years on, French families still seeking answers about disappeared relatives

22-11-2024 11:14 Almost 50 years on, families are still seeking answers about French citizens who disappeared in Argentina in the late 1970s, during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship’s reign of terror. Last week’s visit to Buenos Aires by French President Emmanuel Macron put the topic back on the agenda.

FRENCH LEADER IN LATIN AMERICA

Macron praises EU-Chile trade agreement on Latin America tour

20-11-2024 20:53 French President Emmanuel Macron visits Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago on the last leg of a Latin America tour.

FRENCH PRESIDENT IN BUENOS AIRES

Macron defends French farmers during talks with Milei

18-11-2024 10:30 French President Emmanuel Macron defends his nation's resistance to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal as he visits President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.

BILATERAL VISIT

Macron presses Milei on climate action, multilateralism during talks

17-11-2024 09:26 French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Argentina on Saturday for a bilateral visit with President Javier Milei that will focus on international consensus, EU-Mercosur trade deal and global issues, particularly climate change.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

France says seeking to block EU-Mercosur pact by 'all means'

14-11-2024 13:41 European farmers protest against free-trade agreement with Mercosur bloc. French government attempt to block adoption of trade pact between EU and four South American countries.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

France: EU-Mercosur deal will not be signed at G20 in Brazil

11-11-2024 14:06 France says the EU-Mercosur free-trade deal “will not be signed” at next week’s G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Lihtium in Argentina

Eramet buys out Tsingshan from Argentina lithium project

24-10-2024 17:50 French miner Eramet SA to buy back Tsingshan Holding Group Co’s stake in an Argentinian lithium project

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Decision on French rugby players trial pushed back to November 1

24-10-2024 04:29 Court hearing to decide whether or not to close the case against two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina postponed to next week.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players

04-10-2024 20:06 Prosecutor's office seeks dismissal of charges against French rugby players accused of rape, which could put an end to the case.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Accuser of French rugby duo denounces courts for 'violating rights'

03-10-2024 23:49 Woman who claims she was raped by two French rugby players appears before local human rights committee to denounce Mendoza courts.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Germany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade deal

02-10-2024 12:11 "The Mercosur agreement is groundbreaking for diversifying and strengthening the resilience of our economy," states German chancellor as he appeals for a swift conclusion to long-stalled trade deal.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina land back in Paris

04-09-2024 15:55 Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou land in Paris, after Mendoza court allowed them to return home pending the conclusion of their case probing alleged rape.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Court allows French rugby players accused of rape to leave Argentina

03-09-2024 14:24 Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou, the two French rugby team players accused of rape by a woman in Argentina two months ago, will be allowed to leave the country, a court in Mendoza rules.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players accused of rape may be allowed to leave Argentina

31-08-2024 10:26 Mendoza courts considering allowing the French rugby players accused of rape to return to their country while the trial continues in which a request for the defence's acquittal is pending.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer

27-08-2024 10:14 Woman who denounced French rugby players for rape in Argentina tried to commit suicide last week and will miss a hearing set for Tuesday, says plaintuff’s legal representative.

RUGBY

Court ruling for French rugby players suspended due to accuser's ill health

24-08-2024 15:20 Lawyers for the rugby players had planned to file a motion for dismissal on Friday and seek permission for those accused to be able to return to France.

COURTS

French rugby players questioned over alleged rape in Mendoza

08-08-2024 15:53 The two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina were formally questioned in court on Thursday.

RUGBY

Woman who accused French rugby players of rape testifies for second time

08-08-2024 14:43 There were 15 “injuries” on the alleged rape victim, reveals case prosecutor.

FOOTBALL

Argentina apologises to France in football-chant row

19-07-2024 14:54 Vice President Victoria Villaruel had accused France of being “colonialist” on social media.

FOOTBALL

Copa América champs Argentina to be investigated by FIFA over racist song

17-07-2024 12:12 Chelsea set to take disciplinary action against Enzo Fernández as row over chanting of racist and homophobic songs escalates.

COPA CONTROVERSY

France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa América winners

16-07-2024 10:50 French Football Federation complains to FIFA about racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa América winning team.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape

12-07-2024 15:18 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, formally charged Friday with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman after a night out following a match in Mendoza.

SCANDAL IN MENDOZA

French rugby players taken to Mendoza to face rape allegation

11-07-2024 12:26 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, were being transferred Thursday from Interpol's Buenos Aires headquarters to the city of Mendoza, where they will be questioned over alleged rape.

SCANDAL IN MENDOZA

Woman in Mendoza was raped, beaten by French rugby players, says lawyer

10-07-2024 22:53 Alleged victim's lawyer says her client had suffered "fierce" violence at the hands of two French rugby players and claims to have been raped repeatedly.

SCANDAL IN MENDOZA

What next for French rugby players held in rape probe?

10-07-2024 10:29 Two members of France's international rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on July 9, 2024 following an allegation of sexual assault.

ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT

Mendoza: Two France rugby players detained over alleged sexual assault

09-07-2024 09:59 Scandal as French national rugby team stars Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou are arrested in Buenos Aires for alleged sexual abuse in Mendoza after last Saturday's clash against the Pumas.

ELECTIONS IN EUROPE

Milei cheers far-right EU vote gains as France calls snap election

10-06-2024 12:16 Far-right gains in EU elections triggered a political earthquake in France on Sunday and Argentina's President Javier Milei was among those hailing the "tremendous advance of the new right."

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei cancels on Macron, zigzags on G7 amid hurdles at home

07-06-2024 16:39 Milei reverses decision and will attend the G-7 summit in Italy next week.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei to meet Macron in Paris during packed European tour

30-05-2024 17:44 Argentine leader's packed European tour in mid-June will also include a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina, 17 other nations to call on Hamas to release Israeli hostages

25-04-2024 12:55 Argentina signs joint statement calling for the release of the hostages held in Gaza; Casa Rosada's release says nation is aligned with "nations of the free world."

World Organisation for Animal Health

Argentine veterinarian looks to conquer French multilateral bastion

18-04-2024 00:23 Luis Barcos, the Argentine candidate to be the next director-general of the World Organisation for Animal Health, is looking to become the first non-French person to lead the ex-Office International des Epizooties.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility

08-04-2024 12:22 President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.

Global Affairs

French Foreign Minister to meet with Milei in Argentina

15-02-2024 16:06 French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to meet with President Javier Milei in Argentina on February 19 and 20.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade deal totters as Europe's farmers revolt

30-01-2024 18:15 Growing farmer protests in Europe and strong opposition from France damages push for EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Macron asks EU’s Von der Leyen to stop Mercosur trade deal

30-01-2024 07:27 French President Emmanuel Macron asks European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen to end the current round of negotiations over free-trade deal between EU and Mercosur trade bloc.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

France 'opposes signing' of EU-Mercosur trade deal, says prime minister

26-01-2024 14:59 French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says President Emmanuel Macron "has always opposed" the free-trade deal negotiated between the European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Scholz, Milei in favour of swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur deal

09-01-2024 20:42 President Javier Milei spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday, with the two calling for a swift conclusion to the European Union-Mercosur trade deal.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Crunch time for EU-Mercosur trade deal at Rio summit

05-12-2023 09:01 Fate of long-awaited trade deal hangs in the balance this week at key Mercosur summit in Brazil; Meeting was originally supposed to seal agreement, but last-minute bickering puts it in doubt.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Argentina: Conditions not in place to sign Mercosur-EU deal

04-12-2023 12:09 Argentina’s outgoing government says conditions are not in place to sign long-delayed free-trade agreement between Mercosur and European Union.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

England hold on to edge Argentina in World Cup third place play-off

28-10-2023 08:12 England cling on to beat the Pumas 26-23 and claim third place in the Rugby World Cup.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Veteran Cubelli returns for Pumas World Cup third place play-off

26-10-2023 10:06 Facundo Isa said on Thursday Argentina want to make up for losing in 2015's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff when they face England in the corresponding fixture in this year's tournament.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Déjà vu as Argentina, England battle for third place

26-10-2023 10:03 Argentina play England in the Rugby World Cup's third-place play off on Friday with both sides licking their wounds from two very different semi-final losses.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

19-10-2023 13:05 Michael Cheika and his larger than life persona has taken the Pumas to the semi-final – now Argentina must defeat New Zealand for a chance at the Webb Ellis trophy.

News of france argentina

Accuser in French rugby player rape trial vows to appeal ruling

Mercosur and EU announce agreement on free-trade deal

EU-Mercosur deal ‘in sight,’ says top European official

German FM says 'essential' to seal EU-Mercosur deal at Friday summit

Judge to decide on French rugby players' rape case next month

Milei, Macron agree outline of deal for French submarines, vessels

Lula: Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal

Almost 50 years on, French families still seeking answers about disappeared relatives

Macron praises EU-Chile trade agreement on Latin America tour

Macron defends French farmers during talks with Milei

Macron presses Milei on climate action, multilateralism during talks

France says seeking to block EU-Mercosur pact by 'all means'

France: EU-Mercosur deal will not be signed at G20 in Brazil

Eramet buys out Tsingshan from Argentina lithium project

Decision on French rugby players trial pushed back to November 1

Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players

Accuser of French rugby duo denounces courts for 'violating rights'

Germany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade deal

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina land back in Paris

Court allows French rugby players accused of rape to leave Argentina

French rugby players accused of rape may be allowed to leave Argentina

French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer

Court ruling for French rugby players suspended due to accuser's ill health

French rugby players questioned over alleged rape in Mendoza

Woman who accused French rugby players of rape testifies for second time

Argentina apologises to France in football-chant row

Copa América champs Argentina to be investigated by FIFA over racist song

France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa América winners

Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape

French rugby players taken to Mendoza to face rape allegation

Woman in Mendoza was raped, beaten by French rugby players, says lawyer

What next for French rugby players held in rape probe?

Mendoza: Two France rugby players detained over alleged sexual assault

Milei cheers far-right EU vote gains as France calls snap election

Milei cancels on Macron, zigzags on G7 amid hurdles at home

Milei to meet Macron in Paris during packed European tour

Argentina, 17 other nations to call on Hamas to release Israeli hostages

Argentine veterinarian looks to conquer French multilateral bastion

Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility

French Foreign Minister to meet with Milei in Argentina

EU-Mercosur trade deal totters as Europe's farmers revolt

Macron asks EU’s Von der Leyen to stop Mercosur trade deal

France 'opposes signing' of EU-Mercosur trade deal, says prime minister

Scholz, Milei in favour of swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur deal

Crunch time for EU-Mercosur trade deal at Rio summit

Argentina: Conditions not in place to sign Mercosur-EU deal

England hold on to edge Argentina in World Cup third place play-off

Veteran Cubelli returns for Pumas World Cup third place play-off

Déjà vu as Argentina, England battle for third place

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires

Chinese workers saved from 'slave-like conditions' in Brazil

Suriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79

Argentina’s economy expanded faster than expected in October

US deports co-founder of Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel to Colombia

Salario mínimo, vital y móvil: fijaron el monto para diciembre y los aumentos hasta marzo de 2025

Impactantes imágenes del accidente aéreo de Azerbaijan Airlines que dejó 38 muertos

Cómo es la lujosa estancia de Máxima Zorreguieta en Bariloche donde pasa Navidad y año nuevo

Dos diplomáticos rusos se negaron al test de alcoholemia y la embajada denunció "una grave violación" al derecho internacional

Pinamar deja de ser solo un lugar de veraneo y genera más demanda en el negocio inmobiliario