Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees
PELLUHUE, Chile - The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck.
Nations:Argentina Brazil People:Hillary Clinton Source:(AP)
2010-03-02
Chinese period drama opens 60th Berlin film festival
BERLIN (AFP) - The 60th Berlin Film Festival kicks off Thursday with the world premiere of "Apart Together", a lush period drama from China and one of 20 pictures vying for the coveted Golden Bear top prize.
Nations:Argentina Switzerland People:Martin Scorsese Renee Zellweger Michael Winterbottom Roman Polanski Tony Blair Zhang Yimou
2010-02-11
Murray, Zheng through, Petrova upsets Kuznetsova
MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Murray overcame big-serving John Isner 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to set up a possible Australian Open quarterfinal match against defending champion Rafael Nadal.
Nations:Australia Colombia Argentina Poland People:Rafael Nadal Ana Ivanovic Novak Djokovic Tommy Haas Svetlana Kuznetsova Nikolay Davydenko Activities:2010 Australian Open
2010-01-23
Jenny Sanford: Media's oft-sung heroine
In recent months, Jenny Sanford, the scorned wife of S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford, has become something of an oft-sung heroine. Her graceful public response to her husband's very public affair compelled the Washington Post to call her a "role model," and Newsweek to deem her a "media genius".
Nations:Argentina Activities:2009 Sanford Sex Scandal
2009-08-17
Zelaya's plane circles Honduran runway, can't land
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Ousted President Manuel Zelaya says he can't land at the main Honduras airport because soldiers are blocking the runway with several military vehicles.
Nations:Honduras Venezuela Nicaragua El Salvador Paraguay Argentina People:Daniel Ortega Hugo Chavez Barack Obama Activities:2009 Honduras Coup Source:(AP)
2009-07-06
World health officials tackle swine flu challenges
CANCUN, Mexico - Swine flu is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere and is spreading rapidly through Europe, with Britain projected to reach 100,000 daily cases by the end of August. The virus is even showing signs of rebounding in Mexico.
Nations:Mexico Canada Argentina Brazil Australia Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-07-02
Argentine woman admits relationship with SC gov
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - A 41-year-old Argentine woman acknowledged having a relationship with South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, saying Sunday that widely published e-mail correspondence between the two was obtained from her account without permission.
Nations:Argentina Activities:2009 Sanford Sex Scandal Source:(AP)
2009-06-28
Mystery of Sanford's mistress deepens in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - It's a wild scene outside the luxury apartment building where Gov. Mark Sanford's mistress reportedly lives, where dozens of journalists have camped out, interviewing every passerby in hopes of finding Sanford's elusive "Maria."
Nations:Argentina India U.S. Mexico Activities:2009 Sanford Sex Scandal Source:(AP)
2009-06-25
WHO: Swine flu pandemic has begun, 1st in 41 years
GENEVA - Swine flu is now formally a pandemic, a declaration by U.N. health officials that will speed vaccine production and spur government spending to combat the first global flu epidemic in 41 years. Thursday's announcement by the World Health Organization doesn't mean the virus is any more lethal -- only that its spread is considered unstoppable.
Nations:Argentina Australia Mexico People:Kathleen Sebelius Ban Ki-moon Activities:2009 Swine Flu
2009-06-11
Mexico begins five-day shutdown to fight swine flu
MEXICO CITY (AFP) - Mexico was approved for three billion dollars in international loans to fight the swine flu crisis, as the country began a five-day shutdown on Friday to try to halt the spread of the virus.
Nations:Mexico Israel Argentina New Zealand Spain People:Felipe Calderon Joseph Biden Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AFP)
2009-05-01
Cabrera wins 2nd major title in Masters playoff
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The Masters delivered the show everyone wanted and a champion no one expected. Angel Cabrera became the first Argentine to win the green jacket at Augusta National on Sunday by surviving a wild final round that began with a supercharged duel between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and ended with a stunning collapse by Kenny Perry.
Nations:Argentina U.S. People:Padraig Harrington Ernie Els Chad Campbell Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Tiger Woods Activities:2009 U.S. Masters Source:(AP)
2009-04-12
Dementieva advances into Australian Open semis
MELBOURNE, Australia - Elena Dementieva got off to a fast start as temperatures soared Wednesday, advancing to the Australian Open semifinals with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Carla Suarez Navarro. The Olympic gold medalist wasted no time as temperatures hit 104 degrees, winning 16 of the first 18 points against the 20-year-old Spaniard.
Nations:Australia Argentina People:Novak Djokovic Svetlana Kuznetsova Dinara Safina Rafael Nadal Pete Sampras Venus Williams Activities:2009 Australian Open Source:(AP)
2009-01-27
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