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January 26, 2015

CFK announces plan to dissolve SI intelligence service

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced that a bill will be sent to Congress ordering the dissolution of the Intelligence Secretariat (SI), calling both parliamentary chambers to special sessions on February 1 to discuss the proposal.

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President denies changing stance on Nisman death

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also referred to the death of AMIA lead prosecutor Alberto Nisman just over a week ago, asserting that she did not change her thoughts on the cause of death from suicide to murder as the events unfolded.

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Gils Carbó backs AMIA investigators after meeting

Attorney-general Alejandra Gils Carbó met with members of the Prosecutors' Unit created to investigate the 1994 AMIA bombing, and gave her full support to the office's work following the death of lead prosecutor Alberto Nisman last Sunday.

• No identification for fingerprint

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Government insists Nisman's complaint has 'false argumentations'

• Gov’t: Nisman’s complaint must be dismissed

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Journalist Pachter feels ‘safe’ in Tel Aviv

BuenosAiresHerald.com journalist Damián Pachter, who left Argentina on Saturday morning after claiming he feared for his life, confirmed yesterday that he has arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel after flying from Buenos Aires.

• Opposition blasts government for releasing private information

Mendoza UCR candidate hints at Massa

Ten killed in Greek fighter plane crash in Spain

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At least 17 killed in protests on anniversary of Egypt uprising

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Venezuela slams ex-Chile, Colombia presidents for López jail visit

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Obama announces nuclear 'breakthrough' on India trip

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Japan condemns apparent IS execution, demands hostage release

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Netanyahu defends planned US Congress speech as anti-Iran strategy

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Lagomarsino accused of lending Nisman gun that killed him

Today Prosecutor Viviana Fein confirmed Diego Lagomarsino has been formally accused for lending the gun to a person without a permit to handle it, an action which is considered a crime according to the Argentine Penal Code and is penalised with one to six years in prison.

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Tsipras sworn in as Greek PM to fight bailout terms

Greek left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras has been sworn in as the prime minister of a new hardline, anti-bailout government determined to face down international lenders and end nearly five years of tough economic measures.

• Leftists Syriza sweep to victory in Greece• Emphatic rejection of austerity from Greeks

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Wall Street rises after Greek elections; energy climbs

US stocks edged higher today as investors brushed off fears a leftist victory in Greece would bring fresh crisis to the Eurozone and energy stocks advanced.

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'Blue' dollar ends down at 13.66 pesos

The so called blue dollar which trades in the informal market ended one cent lower today at 13.66 pesos, according to an average elaborated by ambito.com.

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Jay Leno voices support for Cosby accusers

'Historic' blizzard in US, flights canceled

Spain hunts for Cervantes’ remains

Dancing horses at Salzburg's Mozart festival

Jay Leno voices support for Cosby accusers

'Historic' blizzard in US, flights canceled