Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies: Buenos Aires Herald

Tuesday
March 31, 2015

Argentina files complaint to international agencies over UK's military spending on Malvinas

The national government has filed a complaint to several international organizations on the "excessive military spending on Malvinas Islands" by the United Kingdom.

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Timerman requests Moldes removal from Nisman accusation case

Foreign minister Héctor Timerman has presented a petition before the courts calling for prosecutor general of the Appeals Courts to be removed from the AMIA cover-up accusation filed by Alberto Nisman against him and President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

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‘INVESTIGATION REGARDING ECONOMIC CRIMES MOVE TOO SLOWLY’

Sbatella to file new evidence over Iron Mountain fire

Financial Information Unit (UIF) head José Sbatella criticized the delay of the courts to investigate economic crimes linked to the last dictatorship and anticipated he will file new evidence this week regarding the Iron Mountain warehouse fire, which he said was intentional.

DECISION BY JUDGE FABIANA PALMAGHINI

Nisman case: board of coroners suspended

Papel Prensa probe: Prosecutor turns to Federal Court to make Noble, Magnetto, Mitre testify

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Wall Street rebounds from recent losses; deals help

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Investigators say Germanwings co-pilot had suicidal tendencies

• Hometown stands by kamikaze co-pilot

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One dead, two hurt as vehicle tries to ram US spy agency gates

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Kicillof considers strike a 'solidarity' gesture towards those who earn more

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Transport holds the key to strike

Cabinet Chief Aníbal Fernández heads a meeting with leaders of transport business chambers at Government House yesterday

Transport workers and allies from both pro- and anti-government umbrella unions are holding a national strike that is set to affect travel nationwide, especially in Buenos Aires City and its suburbs.

Left-wing parties announce road blocks alongside general strike

The trade unionist movement aligned with the Socialist Workers' Party (PTS) will carry out a host of roadblocks and demonstrations in the City of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas, as part of a general strike planned across Argentina.

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'Blue' dollar hits lowest mark in eight months

At the beginning of a short week ahead of Holy Week and a general strike called for Tuesday, the US dollar which trades in the illegal market or "blue" dollar as it is popularly known, dropped 16 cents to 12.62 pesos after ending one cent lower last Friday.

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Clash of candidates over dollar restrictions

PRO’s presidential hopeful Mauricio Macri (left) is seen with economist Federico Sturzenegger (right)

The PRO party’s proposal to eliminate the restrictions on the dollar trade in Argentina on the first day of its hypothetical presidency created an almost immediate clash with economists from across the political spectre.

Italy recovers lost Picasso worth 15 million euros

McDonald's starts table service in Germany

Two more women accuse Cosby of sexual assault

Influential folk guitarist John Renbourn dies

Italy recovers lost Picasso worth 15 million euros

McDonald's starts table service in Germany

Parliament dissolved ahead of May 7

UK election campaign underway

Buhari extends lead in tight Nigerian election

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Iran, powers rush for nuclear deal as clock ticks toward deadline

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Crowd disturbances halt Arsenal's Primera clash with Aldosivi

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Yemen crisis: Arab League creates joint force

By George NelsonArgentine artist takes reptilian vision to NY

The X-Files returns to a ‘stranger’ world

Don’t be afraid of the big, bad Google

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Bomb threat cancels flight to BA

A Turkish Airlines flight heading to Buenos Aires, with a connection in Brazil, was forced by a bomb threat to land in Morocco, the airline’s second scare in two days, but was cleared to fly on when no explosives were found.