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OIL PRICES

Oil prices rocket as drone attack slashes Saudi output by more than half

Yesterday 11:46 Oil prices saw their biggest daily gain since the 1991 Gulf War on Monday after weekend drone attacks on two Saudi oil facilities halved output in the world's top crude exporter, fuelling fresh geopolitical and growth fears.

BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

Argentina see off France, set up date with Spain in Basketball World Cup final

13-09-2019 12:39 Argentina are one win away from their first Basketball World Cup title since 1950 after they brushed aside France 80-66 on Friday to set up a final with Spain.

BYE BYE BOLTON

Trump fires John Bolton, says they 'disagreed strongly'

10-09-2019 13:45 The US President's third national security adviser, Bolton pushed Trump to adopt more hawkish policies toward Iran, North Korea and Venezuela.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

'You have to dream big' – Pumas fly out to Japan ahead of Rugby World Cup

09-09-2019 13:46 Argentina head to the Rugby World Cup relying heavily on the tried and tested, with their squad made up almost entirely of the Jaguares side that reached the final of the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby tournament.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Uruguay overcome odds to qualify for Rugby World Cup in Japan

09-09-2019 13:15 The rugby community is small in Uruguay, just 6,000 active players – children included – in the entire country of 3.4 million people. But somehow, Los Teros have qualified for the Rugby World Cup.

UNITED NATIONS

Grossi one of four candidates for top job at UN nuclear watchdog

06-09-2019 12:53 Argentina's ambassador to the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency confirms candidacy for director general post, vacant since death of Yukiya Amano. Three others also announce run for top post.

BLOOMBERG

Trump will give Bolsonaro Jr preferential access, says Brazil foreign minister

04-09-2019 08:51 Trump will give special treatment to Eduardo Bolsonaro if he is confirmed as ambassador to Washington, according to Brazil’s foreign minister.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

US progressives defy the odds in battle for Democratic Party’s soul

24-08-2019 16:04 In the United States, Democratic candidates for the House and the Senate are being challenged by a new surge of progressive, grassroots activists. Cori Bush and Roza Calderón detail the challenges of taking on established politicians and explain why Congress is failing Americans.

by James Grainger

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Isa the shock omission from Argentina Rugby World Cup squad

20-08-2019 08:40 Jaguares flanker Pablo Matera will captain a national team that has won just eight of 41 internationals since finishing fourth at the last World Cup, in England and Wales four years ago.

BLOOMBERG

Trump hints at more trade aid for farmers, as China trade war drags on

06-08-2019 16:02 With Beijing and Washington at odds, Argentine farmers are capturing larger shares of soybean sales to China, the largest export market for the oilseed.

WASHINGTON SANCTIONS

Trump orders freeze on all Venezuelan government assets in US

06-08-2019 09:43 Washington to announce 'sweeping steps' at big meeting as delegates from some 60 countries meet Tuesday in Lima to discuss the political crisis in Venezuela.

BUENOS AIRES

Porteños learn secrets of Palacio Bosch, historic mansion in Argentina

03-08-2019 11:08 Historic residence of the US ambassador in Argentina opens doors to more than 500 visitors for a behind-the-scenes tour of the French Neoclassical mansion built in 1910.

by Jonah Shrock

US-BRAZILIAN RELATIONS

Trump boosts Brazil's status as 'major Non-NATO military ally' of US

01-08-2019 00:08 Moves eases path for the Latin American giant to buy more sophisticated weaponry from Washington.

GLOBAL ECONOMY

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time since 2008

31-07-2019 16:49 The US Federal Reserve cut the benchmark lending rate on Wednesday for the first time in more than a decade, moving to stimulate the economy after a year of sustained pressure from President Donald Trump.

TRADE DEALS

Trump says US to begin working on free-trade deal with Brazil

30-07-2019 15:46 “We’re going to work on a free-trade agreement with Brazil,” US president tells reporters in Washington

UN AGENCY

UN nuclear watchdog to start search for new chief

24-07-2019 15:29 Argentina's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, is among the frontrunners to succeed Yukiya Amano, who died last week.

POMPEO VISIT TO BA

US deepens relationship with Argentina, announces two new security agreements

19-07-2019 15:56 "Our partnership is here to stay," declares US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as he unveils new accords with Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie.

by Lucas Robinson

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

US POLITICS

'Send her back': Supporters cheer on Trump as US leader attacks critics

18-07-2019 12:41 US president attacks four Democratic Congresswomen one-by-one, as he continues to rile up base with racist rhetoric.

TRUMP TWEETS

Trump digs in amid censure of racist tweets about lawmakers

15-07-2019 13:22 US President tells female lawmakers of color to "go back" to countries "from which they came."

DIPLOMACY

Brazil's Bolsonaro 'considering own son for US ambassador post'

12-07-2019 14:02 The outspoken Brazilian leader said he’s considering the cost-benefit of the decision and cited his son's friendship with the children of President Trump.

US BORDER CRISIS

A grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants

26-06-2019 17:54 The father, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez, was swept away with his daughter, Valeria, when she jumped in the Rio Grande from the US bank and he tried to grab her. 283 migrant deaths were recorded at the US-Mexico border last year.

TRUMP IN LONDON

Trump promises 'phenomenal' trade deal with Britain during state visit

04-06-2019 15:42 As a big balloon of a nappy-wearing baby Trump floated over a rally that blocked central London traffic, the US leader heaped praise on outgoing PM Theresa May – and scorn on opposition Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

BLOOMBERG

Investors seek relief as trade threats rock emerging markets

04-06-2019 13:37 The first major signs that Argentina is recovering from a recession may appear in construction and industrial activity data for April on Wednesday. But amid rising global risks, such as Brazil’s slowdown, the numbers could instead confirm fears of a delayed or weak recovery.

HUMAN RIGHTS

US documents expose details of 1976-1983 dictatorship's horrific crimes

31-05-2019 10:15 Fresh details of the junta's brutal tactics exposed in recently declassified Central Intelligence Agency report posted Thursday by the independent National Security Archive.

BLOOMBERG

As new Cold War looms, China struggles to grasp Trump's end game

23-05-2019 17:37 Uncertainty over whether US president is simply ramping up threats before ultimately reaching a deal, or if the US is fundamentally looking to curb China’s rise as a global superpower. Washington, it seems, isn't sure either.

ARRESTS

US sanctions Argentina-based online pharmacy Goldpharma

23-05-2019 14:50 Online pharmacy Goldpharma and eight Argentine citizens designated as significant foreign narcotics-traffickers by US officials for allegedly selling illicit opioids to customers located in the United States. Local authorities arrest five people, including three who were requested by the United States.

EX-ECONOMY MINISTER IN UNITED STATES

Professor Kicillof goes to Washington – and trains his fire on Macri adminstration

10-05-2019 21:00 Former economy minister appears at an event hosted by the Wilson Center's Argentina Project think-tank. And, as expected, he delivered a fierce critique of the Mauricio Macri administration's policies.

by Santiago del Carril

ORGANISATION OF AMERICAN STATES

US and top OAS members start push to suspend Venezuela

05-06-2018 12:23 Washington joined by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Peru in proposing a resolution to reject the result of last month's "unconstitutional" election in Venezuela.

TRUMP TARIFFS

Spectre of trade war after US tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada

31-05-2018 12:46 US announces it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the US allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Cabinet Chief Peña to honour fallen British soldiers in London

30-05-2018 16:00 Marcos Peña to attend ceremony paying tribute to slain soldiers at St. Paul's Cathedral as part of whistlestop tour to three nations taking in Cuba, the US and the UK.

DENUCLEARISATION MEET OFF

Trump cancels summit, citing 'open hostility' by North Korea

24-05-2018 11:57 White House officials have privately predicted for weeks that the summit could be cancelled once or twice before actually taking place, owing to the hard-nosed style of the two leaders.

MADURO EXPECTS WIN

Crisis-wracked Venezuela heads to the polls

19-05-2018 08:40 The vote will take place tomorrow across Venezuela. With four of the five major opposition leaders jailed, few doubt Nicolás Maduro’s chances of winning.

FROM WHERE I STAND

Journalism as an antidode to delusion

14-05-2018 09:57 Traditional press in the United States has come alive and is carrying out its vital role in society with newfound fervour and dedication. There is a renewed sense of responsibility and a call to duty. But it is the worst of times as well as the best of times for American journalism.

by Robert Cox

FROM WHERE I STAND

The Age of the Human Pseudo-Event

05-05-2018 11:52 Boorstin never imagined that a pseudo-event could ever win the nomination to be the presidential candidate of the Republican Party and then would go on to win the presidency.

by Robert Cox

LATE MAY VISIT POSTPONED

Pence postpones trip to Brazil ahead of North Korea meeting

03-05-2018 14:46 Pence had been expected to visit Brazil in late May. But his office says the trip is being postponed to avoid pulling national security resources away.

EDUCATION WITHOUT BORDERS

Welcome to America: What most concerns international students

02-05-2018 19:18 International students embark on a journey into the unknown when they head off to study abroad. Taking that step can be both an exciting and anxiety producing experience for many. On some occasions, the stress is so unbearable that students decide to give up and return home early. Here are some of the issues that most concern international students.

by Eddie Levisman

US$3.59 BILLION TAX SAVINGS

Wall St's biggest banks post record profits thanks to Trump tax overhaul

20-04-2018 12:13 Six biggest Wall Street banks saved at least US$3.59 billion in taxes the first three months of this year and they can thank US President Trump and his tax overhaul.

DENUCLEARISATION?

Secret CIA trip to N.Korea raises odds for Trump-Kim summit

18-04-2018 12:00 US President Donald Trump's CIA chief and nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, travelled to Pyongyang for "very high-level" meetings over Easter.

SYRIAN CONFLICT

US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria's Assad

16-04-2018 12:15 White House weighing more Russia sanctions, after Trump claims missile attacks over weekend were "perfectly carried out."

SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS

US Vice-President Pence confirms he will meet with Macri in Peru

12-04-2018 13:28 US Vice-President, who will stand in for US President Donald Trump at event in Peru, will meet four Latin American leaders during trip.

US PRESIDENT WARNS RUSSIA

Trump: 'Missiles will be coming' over Syria alleged chemical attack

11-04-2018 11:48 Upping the stakes in an escalating confrontation with Moscow, Trump took to Twitter in the strongest assertion yet that he plans to take military action in Syria.

Civil rights leader killed five decades ago

United States remembers Martin Luther King Jr: 50 years on

04-04-2018 19:53 "When we look at the state of race relations, we've made dramatic progress in 50 years – but we're nowhere near where we need to be," King's activist son, Martin Luther King III, says.

UNITED STATES V CHINA

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on 128 US products

02-04-2018 16:00 Beijing raises tariffs on US pork, fruit in trade dispute as fears of a full-blown trade war with Washington creep closer.

PROTECTIONISM ROW

Exemptions for US tariffs on steel, aluminium to be decided by end of April

21-03-2018 18:44 The United States will decide by the end of April whether Argentina will be spared from steep taxes on steel and aluminium imports.

TARGETED SINCE 2016

US accuses Russian government of hacking infrastructure

16-03-2018 15:38 It was the first time Washington named the Russian government as behind the attacks which have been taking place for nearly three years.

ARRESTED IN COLOMBIA

Plot by Cuban jihadist to kill US diplomats halted

15-03-2018 14:17 Gutierrez is suspected of plotting to kill American diplomats in the name of the Islamic State.

US PROTECTIONISM

Trade envoy Braun optimistic US will drop aluminium, steel tariffs

13-03-2018 18:58 "We received a positive reception" to our arguments from US officials, reveals Commerce secretary sent by Macri to push for an exemption on new steel, aluminium tariffs.

by Santiago del Carril

CABINET RESHUFFLE

Tillerson out at State, to be replaced by CIA chief Pompeo

13-03-2018 10:15 Tillerson is out as secretary of state. President Trump tweeted this morning that he’s naming CIA director Mike Pompeo to replace him.

United States politics

Interview: Ex-Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm on the state of US politics today

12-03-2018 19:21 The state's first female chief executive sat down with the Buenos Aires Times to discuss media bias, immigration, gun control, the 2016 election and more.

by Jacob Meschke