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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 17, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 12:40 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Saving killer whales

Marina Devo, AP
Posted at Sep 17 10:11 AM

Rescuers and volunteers work to successfully return a killer whale to sea near Mar Chiquita, Argentina, Monday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 16, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 11:41 PM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Spain wins second FIBA crown

Mark Schiefelbei, AP
Posted at Sep 16 08:37 AM

Members of Spain's team celebrate with the Naismith Trophy after beating Argentina in their first-place match in the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing, Sunday.  Read more »

Gasol claims rare NBA-World Cup double as Spain beat Argentina

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 15 11:31 PM

Three-time All-Star Marc Gasol became only the second man to win an NBA crown and the World Cup in the same year after Spain brushed aside Argentina 95-75 on Sunday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Spain is champion after beating Argentina 95-75

Reuters
Updated as of Sep 15 10:39 PM

Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006 on Sunday, completing a stunning campaign for a squad considered among the rank outsiders when the 32-team tournament began. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: NBA champ Marc Gasol on verge of rare title double

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 14 05:02 PM

Marc Gasol proved his enduring quality by saving Spain in Friday's victory over Australia to set up a World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Read more »

Argentina imposes currency controls to stave off crisis

Daniel Politi, The New York Times
Posted at Sep 03 08:58 AM

The restrictions, which took effect Monday, are the latest move by President Mauricio Macri who came into office promising to open up the economy but is instead putting in place the types of measures he has long criticized as he heads into October’s presidential election.   Read more »

Asia shares slip as Hong Kong unrest, Argentine peso crash rattle investors

Reuters
Posted at Aug 13 09:13 AM

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.26 percent while Japan's Nikkei tumbled 1.28 percent. The selling in regional markets came as Wall Street stocks took a beating on Monday, with the S&P 500 losing 1.23 percent. Read more »

Macri predicts worse to come as Argentine peso, stock exchange plunge

Sonia Avalos, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 13 08:49 AM

Markets panicked as the peso closed at 57.30 to the dollar, a drop of 18.76 percent from its Friday closing figure, while the Merval index crashed 38 percent by close. Read more »

Messi banned for three months after CONMEBOL 'corruption' outburst

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 03 10:26 AM

ASUNCION, Paraguay - Argentina star Lionel Messi was banned from playing for his national team for three months and fined $50,000 on Friday by CONMEBOL after he heavily criticized the South American football governing body during the Copa America. Read more »

Boxing: Second boxer in two days dies from head injuries after fight

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 26 09:55 AM

BUENOS AIRES - Argentine boxer Hugo Santillan died on Thursday from injuries suffered in a fight on Saturday, the second such death in just two days after that of Russian Maxim Dadashev in the United States. Read more »

César Pelli, Argentine architect behind Petronas Towers, dies at 92

Reuters
Posted at Jul 20 10:58 AM

César Pelli, the Argentine designer behind the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, has died aged 92, state media and officials said on Friday, marking the passing of one of the contemporary architectural greats. Read more »

Football: Brazil into Copa America final as Messi fails again

Barnaby Chesterman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 03 11:30 AM

Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America final. Read more »

Football: Martinez cracker helps Colombia past Argentina

Richard Martin, Reuters
Posted at Jun 16 10:47 AM

Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa America Group B opener on Saturday that burst into life after a sluggish start. Read more »

Football: Lionel Messi scores twice, as Argentina routs Nicaragua

Steve Brenner, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 08 05:15 PM

Lionel Messi scored a first-half double as Argentina warmed up for the Copa America with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Nicaragua on Friday in San Juan.   Read more »

In a hurry? Here's what to grab for breakfast

Argentina
Posted at Jan 10 04:04 PM

This easy-to-cook dish can help people get the energy they need for the day. Read more »

Why Coco Martin feels blessed

Argentina
Posted at Dec 12 10:59 AM

Actor Coco Martin attributes his success to people who supported him and to his deep faith. Read more »

Why you should not skip breakfast

Argentina
Updated as of Dec 10 06:28 PM

Eating breakfast comes with a lot of great benefits. Read more »

China agrees $9 billion currency swap with Argentina

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 03 07:13 AM

The agreement will "contribute to greater financial stability and also facilitate trade" between Beijing and Buenos Aires, Argentina's central bank's said in a statement. Read more »