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All-conquering Argentina head to Qatar full of optimism

28-09-2022 22:23 The World Cup is almost here, and while stronger opponents lie in wait in Qatar, the numbers are all lining up in Argentina's favour. It is impossible not to feel optimistic.

by Dan Edwards

European giants struggle for form as World Cup looms

28-09-2022 12:25 Advantage Brazil and Argentina? Just weeks away from the start of a World Cup like no other, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar.

Government intervenes after country runs out of World Cup stickers

21-09-2022 15:04 Widespread shortage of World Cup stickers triggers public commotion and even forces the government to intervene.

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.

Argentina unveils new purple away strip inspired by ‘gender equality’

03-09-2022 15:37 National side’s new change kit, which highlights "gender equality, diversity and inclusion,” will be worn at the Qatar 2022 World Cup; Mixed reaction online, with some praising and mocking the strip.

China steps up soybean buying from US, Brazil, Argentina

01-09-2022 01:49 China is stepping up soybean imports to meet rising demand ahead of a seasonally strong period for consumption.

Tobacco consumption falling in the Americas, says PAHO

16-08-2022 16:51 Use of tobacco has dropped from 28% to 16.3% since the turn of the century; Chile has the highest proportion of consumers at 29.2%, with Argentina standing at 24.5%.

World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July

05-08-2022 20:39 Global food prices fell the most since 2008 after concerns over supplies of grains and vegetable oils eased as Ukraine moved toward restarting exports.

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s long-Serving prime minister, dies at 67

08-07-2022 13:51 Shinzo Abe, the 67-year old former prime minister fatally shot on Friday, built a legacy during a record-breaking tenure as a foreign policy hawk, but will likely be most remembered for an aggressive economic-growth strategy that bore his name.

Japan in shock as former PM Shinzo Abe assassinated by gunman

08-07-2022 13:25 Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe assassinated today by a gunman who shot the influential politician as he delivered a campaign speech.

President condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at G7 summit

27-06-2022 17:06 Alberto Fernández criticises “economic system that allows wealth to accumulate in the hands of the few” at meeting of world leaders in Bavaria.

How do interest rates affect the real economy?

16-06-2022 12:42 Faced with the highest inflation in four decades, central banks in the United States, eurozone and UK are hiking interest rates in order to contain inflation.

Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly

06-06-2022 13:57 Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday – becoming only the third

Argentina's national team to prepare for World Cup in Abu Dhabi

02-06-2022 08:46 Argentina will be based in Abu Dhabi ahead of this year's World Cup finals in Qatar after AFA signs agreement that will see SuperCopa Argentina finals played in the UAE from 2023 to 2026.

'Tango D10S': Aircraft presented in tribute to Maradona

26-05-2022 19:56 Adorned with images and memorabilia in a travelling tribute to the late player, the 'Tango D10S' aircraft is aiming for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Qatar World Cup marks last dance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

20-05-2022 00:26 As the football world prepares to head to Qatar in six months' time, this World Cup is set to bookend the era in which Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the sport's two pre-eminent players.

Eight suspected cases of severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children in Argentina

06-05-2022 16:01 The Ministry of Health reported Friday that these are isolated and unconnected cases. It also confirmed that "this is not an outbreak" since similar cases are reported every year.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction

04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.

Macron gets second chance to show France his vision can work

25-04-2022 08:53 French presidents wins another crack at convincing the public that his pro-business, pro-European vision can work for them.

Maradona 1986 shirt auction opens with bid of US$5 million

20-04-2022 16:04 Online auction for the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup begins with US$5-million bid.