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Let the rest of the world stew in its own juice

09-07-2021 22:22 The United States decided to retreat from Afghanistan after both Trump and his followers and Biden and his asked themselves: what is in it for us? The answer they gave themselves was: nothing much.

by James Neilson

WHO: World passes 'tragic milestone' of four million Covid deaths

07-07-2021 15:46 The world passed the "tragic milestone" of four million recorded Covid-19 fatalities on Wednesday, the World Health Organization said, adding that the pandemic's true toll was probably higher.

In Latin America, Covid-19 hits pregnant women hard

02-07-2021 00:41 Alarm bells rang in Uruguay when eight pregnant women died from the coronavirus in the space of five weeks time — a new reality observed recently across Latin America.   

Historic global tax deal backed by 130 nations

01-07-2021 23:08 A total of 130 countries, including Argentina, agree global reform to ensure multinationals pay at least 15% tax wherever they operate. Move could add some US$150 billion to government coffers worldwide.

Diego Maradona's psychiatrist denies blame in star's death

25-06-2021 22:22 Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, who was treating Diego Maradona for addiction when he died last November, denies any responsibility for late footballer's demise.

Israel’s return to normal hits bump with virus surge

24-06-2021 09:21 Israelis can expect to start donning masks again after its bid to return to a post-Covid normal was hobbled by a surge in infections linked to the highly transmissible delta variant.

Colombia's Covid death toll surges toward 100,000 as economy reopens

17-06-2021 17:49 Colombia has the fourth-highest per-capita death rate in the world over the past week. New daily cases have topped 29,000 this month, threatening to overwhelm the health system. But large swathes of the economy are set to be reopened.

London Police police accused of 'institutional corruption' over unsolved murder

15-06-2021 16:17 London's Metropolitan Police engaged in " institutional corruption" by denying and even concealing failings in handling of unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan 34 years ago, says independent panel.

Government further restricts flights amid Covid ‘Delta’ variant fears

13-06-2021 09:25 Argentina’s government has placed further restrictions on international air traffic as it attempts to limit the entry and eventual spread of new Covid-19 variants – especially the so-called ‘Delta’ strain first identified in India.

Argentina lay foundations ahead of Copa América’s kick-off

11-06-2021 00:36 Draws in World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia remind the Albiceleste that there’s little margin for error. But there’s still grounds for optimism ahead of the Covid Copa in Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

G7 strikes 'historic' agreement over global corporate tax

06-06-2021 09:24 Group of Seven rich nations agree landmark deal that could help countries collect more taxes from big companies and enable governments to impose levies on tech giants such as Amazon and Facebook.

Covid surge continues as Argentina surpasses 80,000 fatalities

04-06-2021 23:27 Argentina’s Covid-19 death toll surpassed 80,000 on Friday, following the confirmation of 539 new deaths over the preceding 24 hours.

US to give 80 million vaccine doses to priority nations, 75% via Covax

03-06-2021 14:39 Biden outlines plan for the first of 80 million coronavirus vaccine doses that the US will distribute globally, with 75% of shots disbursed via the Covax programme.

Argentina, Chile coaches worried about Copa América in Brazil

02-06-2021 18:04 National team coaches from Argentina and Chile hit out at the decision to play the Copa América in coronavirus-stricken Brazil on Wednesday.

Poll: More than half of Argentines disapprove of Covid response

29-05-2021 11:11 A new survey by the Buenos Aires-based consultancy firm Poliarquía shows that 59 percent of Argentines disapprove of President Alberto Fernández's management of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay besieged by Covid

29-05-2021 10:48 Neither Uruguay’s permissive policies nor Argentina’s lengthy quarantines have prevented the nations from heading the Covid-19 mortality rates, along with their neighbour Paraguay.

Countries mull WHO reform and how to rebuild post-Covid world

24-05-2021 11:02 Vaccine sharing, strengthening the WHO and adopting a pandemic treaty among proposals from world leaders addressing how to halt the Covid-19 pandemic and prevent future health catastrophes.

Slow vaccine rollout hits Latin America as Covid-19 claims million lives

22-05-2021 09:48 While Chile and Uruguay are making great strides in their immunisation programmes, the rollout in Brazil and Argentina remains slow.

President orders strict nine-day lockdown as Covid cases soar

21-05-2021 00:11 President Alberto Fernández announces nine-day lockdown until midnight on May 30, declaring Argentina is in "the worst moment" of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reports: Government set to declare nine-day lockdown amid Covid surge

20-05-2021 18:04 Multiple local news outlets report President Alberto Fernández will announce a nine-day nationwide lockdown in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area until May 31; Health Ministry confirms 35,884 infections over last 24 hours.