World Dec 20 Thousands welcome Messi, Argentina team after World Cup victory By Daniel Politi, Associated Press
World Dec 18 Watch 2:22 News Wrap: Russian shelling continues in Ukrainian city of Kherson In our news wrap Sunday, a rocket strike killed at least one person in Russia’s Belgorod region while Russian shelling in Kherson killed at least three civilians, North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles capable of striking Japan, the mayor of…
World Dec 18 Watch 6:28 Highlights and takeaways from the 2022 World Cup After 36 years, Argentina is back on top of the soccer world after defeating France to clinch the 2022 World Cup title. In all, it was a tournament to remember — with major upsets, ascending talent, controversies and a thrilling…
World Dec 18 Argentina wins World Cup, beating France 4-2 on penalties Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion. By Steve Douglas, Associated Press
World Dec 06 Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández found guilty for fraud A panel of judges in Argentina has found Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner guilty of corruption. Her sentence is 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from public office, although she's certain to appeal. By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press
Dec 03 Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Lionel Messi delivered again for his country, marking the 1,000th game of his era-defining career with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to lead Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. Continue reading
Nov 26 Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Mexico at World Cup By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Lionel Messi was almost in tears as he grabbed and shook his jersey in front of Argentina’s celebrating fans, then blew a kiss and looked to the sky. Continue reading
Nov 22 Saudi Arabia beats Argentina in huge World Cup upset By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 02 Argentina authorities investigate man who tried to assassinate Vice President Cristina Fernández By Almudena Calatrava, Daniel Politi, Associated Press Judicial and law enforcement authorities were investigating Friday whether a Brazilian citizen who appears to have tried to assassinate Argentina’s politically powerful Vice President Cristina Fernández was a lone gunman or whether he was part of a larger organization. Continue reading
Aug 18 Placido Domingo’s name comes up in Argentina sex sect probe By Almudena Calatrava, Daniel Politi, Leonardo la Valle, Associated Press Opera star Placido Domingo's name has appeared in an investigation of a sect-like group in Argentina that also had U.S. offices and whose leaders have been charged with numerous crimes, including sexual exploitation. Continue reading