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January 24, 2015

Fein says bullet that killed Prosecutor Nisman was shot from a short distance

Prosecutor Viviana Fein, who investigates the death of Alberto Nisman, confirmed that, according to the autopsy on his body, the bullet that killed him was shot less than a centimeter away.

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Focus turns to man who ‘loaned’ gun

By Luciana Bertoia

The man who allegedly lent the late AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman the gun that presumably killed him has turned into a focus of the investigation into the prosecutor’s death.

Prosecutors Association seeks to become plaintiff

Argentine Prosecutors Association has requested to be a plaintiff in the investigation of the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman. It has also called for a new security protocol.

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Car leads to more Intelligence questions

The late AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman drove an Audi car that belonged to the company Palermopack SA, whose owner is the son-in-law of Hugo Anzorreguy, who used to lead the Intelligence Secretariat (SI, formerly known as SIDE) during Carlos Menem’s tenure. Anzorreguy was being investigated by Nisman for having covered up the 1994 AMIA terrorist attack that killed 85 people.

Capitanich aims at media outlets, intelligence agents 'working for obscure interests’

“Argentineans do not deserve concentrated media outlets or intelligence agents working for obscure interests,” the official said in a fiery speech yesterday in Chaco province. He accused “concentrated groups” of “seeking permanent destabilization strategies.”

• Capitanich denies change of gov't line • 'When the president has proof, she will go to courts'

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New tapes released of D'Elia, Khalil

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Industrial output plunges 2.5% in 2014

By Fermín Koop

16 new prosecutors

Judge issues injunction against Gils Carbó’s appointments

Japan condemns apparent IS execution, demands hostage release

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Spain’s Rajoy on defensive as newcomers rise

By Esteban Duarte

Obama, world leaders head to Saudi Arabia to offer condolences

• Saudi Arabia acts fast on succession after king's death

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Putin blames Ukraine's 'criminal orders' for new fighting

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BA Herald journalist Damián Pachter leaves the country

BuenosAiresHerald.com journalist Damián Pachter, the first to break the news of the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman on Twitter last Sunday, reportedly left the country because he feared for his life.

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Iran says it has ‘nothing to do’ with Nisman’s death

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarif has stated that his country “has nothing to do” with the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was investigating Iranian citizens in the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community centre.

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US calls for ‘impartial probe’

The US State Department has called for a complete and impartial investigation into the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death.

Ex-wife testifies for eight hours

Alberto Nisman’s ex-wife formally testified before prosecutor Viviana Fein as a witness for eight hours yesterday, in which it is understood that she provided information about Nisman’s sudden return from Europe and her doubts that he committed suicide.

Iranian paper banned for Clooney 'Charlie' snap

Dancing horses at Salzburg's Mozart festival

Jay Leno voices support for Cosby accusers

UK's Sun drops topless 'Page Three girls'

Iranian paper banned for Clooney 'Charlie' snap

Dancing horses at Salzburg's Mozart festival