The former Central Post Office Building officially became the Cultural Centre Néstor Kirchner, which — according to President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner — houses the dreams of her administration to build a more inclusive country.
The submission of a divided board of coroners report has placed San Isidro Federal Judge Sandra Arroyo Salgado back in the spotlight after Prosecutor Viviana Fein accused the experts hired by the magistrate of not responding to all the questions she had about the mysterious death of her colleague Alberto Nisman.
CGT Azopardo leader Hugo Moyano will hold an important teamster rally on June 4th, days before the transport unions strike. Though not announced as a strike, the meeting will paralyze several services.
The Cassation Court ruling in the Buenos Aires Province that reduced the sentence of an adult who sexually abused a six year old child in 2010 violated international standards on human rights, said Amerigo Incalcaterra, regional representative for the United Nation’s High Commission on Human Rights.
‘Metropolis’ urban conclave
Berlin Mayor Michael Müller: Cities have the biggest problems
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Economic activity in Brazil tumbled in the first quarter and unemployment climbed to a near four-year high, adding to signs of a painful recession that could worsen as Rousseff clamps down on spending.
• Brazil, China sign US$50 bn package
The US dollar closed half a cent up at 8.98 pesos in BA City banks and foreign exchange offices. Meanwhile, the "blue" dollar ended steady at 12.64 pesos. The Central Bank (BCRA) bought 40 million dollars.
The S&P 500 closed at a record high today after disappointing economic data bolstered expectations that an interest rate hike is likely to come only later in the year. Traders warned not all of Wall Street may be confident in the market's gains.
US president Barack Obama ruled out the possibility of losing the battle against IS. “I don’t think we are losing against ex ISIS,” he asserted after jihadists’ critics on the taking over of Ramadi city.
Netanyahu struggles with new hard-line government
Israeli prime minister calls off plan to segregate Palestinians on West Bank buses
Rachel Farrokh is a 37-year-old American actress who developed anorexia more than ten years ago. Her weight has dropped to below 40 pounds (around 18 kg). She made a video asking for help because hospitals in the US will not treat her saying she does not meet their minimum weight requirements and is regarded as a "liability."
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