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Bloomberg

US sanctions group of Iranian officials, including one linked to AMIA attack

05-11-2019 14:08 Key officials reporting to Iran's Supreme Leader were allegedly responsible for "a wide range of malign behaviours," including attacks in Buenos Aires and Lebanon and the kidnapping of US diplomats in Tehran.

UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Macri defends multilateralism before world leaders at UN

24-09-2019 22:41 President reiterates Malvinas sovereignty demand and calls on members of the international community to tackle ongoing crisis in Venezuela and help Argentina bring perpetrators of AMIA bombing to justice

Foreign Minister

Authorities 'concerned' about terrorist presence in LatAm, says Faurie

20-07-2019 09:25 Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie's comments came one day after the 25th anniversary of the bombing attack on the AMIA cultural centre in downtown Buenos Aires.

MIKE POMPEO VISIT

Pompeo offers US$7M reward for info on alleged AMIA attack mastermind

19-07-2019 14:42 US Secretary of State announces targeted sanctions against Hezbollah operative Salman Raouf Salman, who allegedly “served as the on the ground coordinator for the AMIA bombing,” during visit to Buenos Aires for terrorism conference.

by Jonah Shrock

AMIA BOMBING

'Everything shook': Painful memories as thousands gather to remember AMIA bombing

18-07-2019 17:44 A quarter century on, huge crowds turn out to preserve the memories of the victims of the attack and to demand an end to impunity.

by Jonah Shrock

AMIA BOMBING

Remembrance and renewed calls for justice as Argentina remembers AMIA victims

18-07-2019 15:19 Government officials attend commemorative event in capital as AMIA's acting president reiterates demand that those who carried out attack be brought to justice.

by Lucas Robinson

AMIA BOMBING

Victims of 1994 AMIA bombing still waiting for justice, 25 years on

18-07-2019 08:35 The 25th anniversary of the infamous bombing attack on the AMIA Jewish community centre arrives today – but the relatives of victims are still waiting for justice.

AMIA ANNIVERSARY

Government creates anti-terrorism database

17-07-2019 14:08 New database gives power to determine terror groups to Security Ministry, federal police, UIF and Directorate of Migration

POMPEO VISIT

US State Dept: Pompeo to talk Hezbollah, anti-terrorism in Buenos Aires

17-07-2019 12:20 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will "emphasise and reiterate" partnership with Macri's government during whistlestop visit to Buenos Aires.

1994 terrorist attack

Lower House moves to open 'in abstentia' trial into AMIA bombing

16-07-2019 16:34 Congress will now debate bill to elevate proceedings into the 1994 AMIA bombing to trial with plans to try defendants "in abstentia".

EDITORIAL

As far away from closure as ever

13-07-2019 10:38 The AMIA bombing was the bloodiest attack against the Jewish Diaspora anywhere in the world since the Shoah and also marks this city’s biggest loss of life in any disaster, apart from the Cromañon rock club.

GUEST VOICE: Ariel Eichbaum

We seek justice for a crime that should never be forgotten

13-07-2019 10:05 On Thursday, July 18, in front of the site of the AMIA Jewish community centre we will meet to reiterate our demand for justice, writes AMIA's Acting President Ariel Eichbaum.

by Ariel Eichbaum

AMIA Anniversary

Government to designate Hezbollah a terror group ahead of Pompeo visit

11-07-2019 22:16 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announces imminent Hezbollah decree, a week before 25th anniversary of AMIA bombing.

2013 MOU with Iran

Alberto Fernández testifies in Iran-AMIA investigation

10-07-2019 10:15 Alberto Fernández was summoned to testify after criticising his running mate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's 2013 deal with Iran in a recent television interview.

AMIA Bombing

Argentine embassy in UK commemorates AMIA bombing ahead of 25th anniversary

14-06-2019 15:15 Argentine officials, Jewish community leaders and other gathered in London to mark the event. The bombing was the largest terrorist attack in Argentine history.

Fourth anniversary of death

What really happened before Nisman's death: A timeline of his crucial last hours

17-01-2019 13:10 Days before the late AMIA special prosecutor's death, Nisman ate at one of his favourite restaurants, collaborated with colleagues and journalists – and was looking to acquire a weapon.

by Gustavo Paredes

FORMER PRESIDENT

Senate moves to strike against CFK as deadline to strip her immunity draws near

05-06-2018 10:53 CFK returned to the spotlight last week amid ongoing tension over the Mauricio Macri government's economic policy, delivering a powerful speech in Congress that reminded friends and foes of her political prowess and popularity.

AMIA cover-up case

Zannini, D'Elia released from jail

26-03-2018 11:24 Former presidential secretary Carlos Zannini was arrested as part of an investigation into former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her role in signing a 2012 pact with Iran.

JUDGE EDWARD PRADO

Nominee for US ambassador to Argentina vows to assist AMIA probe in hearing

07-03-2018 23:56 Judge Edward Prado – nominated by Donald Trump to head up US Embassy in Buenos Aires – says he will seek to assist probes into AMIA bombing and its alleged cover-up at his confirmation hearing, as he is roundly praised by bipartisan group of senators who hail his experience.

by Santiago del Carril

under house arrest

US State Department revokes Héctor Timerman's visa

10-01-2018 09:08 The former Foreign Minister’s health is believed to be in a fragile condition.

3 years later

Court rules Nisman was murdered, charges former IT specialist Lagomarsino as 'accessory'

27-12-2017 16:56 “The death of prosecutor Nisman was not a suicide, and was brought about by a third party and in a painful manner,” federal judge Julián Ercolini said in his ruling.

Takes aim at Bonadio

CFK: 'The Judiciary is being used to stigmatise me'

27-12-2017 13:55 Senator Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returned to the Upper House on Wednesday taking aim at her political opponents and promising to "debate everything."

AMIA BOMBING PROBE

Former Interpol chief offers to testify in CFK treason case

20-12-2017 12:36 Robert Noble has described the claims that Interpol was considering lifting the red alerts against five Iranian AMIA bombing suspects as “false” and “misleading”.

1994 AMIA bombing

Iran claims it negotiated Interpol red alerts with Argentina

13-12-2017 10:54 In a letter, the Iranian government contradicts what former Foreign Affairs minister Héctor Timerman and former Interpor chief Robert Noble claim about accusations Argentina wanted Interpol's red alerts on five Iranian suspects lifted.