Five matches that will decide Africa’s World Cup

Nigeria v. Bosnia-HerzegovinaIf one of Africa’s sides is to breach the glass ceiling of the quarter-finals this summer, then Nigeria might be the continent’s best bet. Algeria have the easy draw but lack the quality, while Ghana possess the quality but find themselves in the tournament’s Group of Death. Nigeria, on the other hand, have both a squad brimming with talent and a group draw which makes progression a realistic proposition. The Super Eagles could then potentially be looking forward Read more [...]

Five matches that will decide Africa’s World Cup

Nigeria v. Bosnia-HerzegovinaIf one of Africa’s sides is to breach the glass ceiling of the quarter-finals this summer, then Nigeria might be the continent’s best bet. Algeria have the easy draw but lack the quality, while Ghana possess the quality but find themselves in the tournament’s Group of Death. Nigeria, on the other hand, have both a squad brimming with talent and a group draw which makes progression a realistic proposition. The Super Eagles could then potentially be looking forward Read more [...]

Provinces give in to police pay demands

Death toll from continuing lawlesness rises to at least four across the country Outbreaks of looting have spread across Argentina as mobs take advantage of strikes by police who are demanding pay raises to match inflation. The national government has dispatched federal police to trouble spots and appealed for an end to what some officials are calling treason. Police protests were reported in at least 13 provinces, with some reports claiming the unrest had spread to 18. By last night, the death toll Read more [...]

Provinces give in to police pay demands

Death toll from continuing lawlesness rises to at least four across the country Outbreaks of looting have spread across Argentina as mobs take advantage of strikes by police who are demanding pay raises to match inflation. The national government has dispatched federal police to trouble spots and appealed for an end to what some officials are calling treason. Police protests were reported in at least 13 provinces, with some reports claiming the unrest had spread to 18. By last night, the death toll Read more [...]

Metallica, ecco il live in Antartide

Il prossimo 1° luglio, i Metallica suoneranno al Rock in Roma, ma la band di James Hetfield di strada in questi mesi ne ha già macinata parecchia. Lo scorso 8 dicembre, ad esempio, la formazione ha suonato in Antartide, nella stazione di ricerca argentina Carlini: un set veloce, 10 canzoni, con un pubblico di ricercatori russi, coreani, cileni, polacchi, cinesi, brasiliani e tedeschi, selezionati grazie ad un concorso della Coca Cola.   Gli spettatori sono stati costretti ad indossare delle cuffie Read more [...]

Paim comemora liberação das importações de produtos brasileiros …

BRASÍLIA (Agência Senado) - O senador Paulo Paim (PT-RS) comemorou a liberação pelo governo argentino da importação de produtos brasileiros que estavam retidos na fronteira do Rio Grande do Sul com aquele país, entre os quais cerca de um milhão de pares de calçados, bem como grande quantidade de móveis e embutidos.Agradecendo a atuação no episódio da ministra da Casa Civil, Gleisi Hoffmann, e do ministro do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Read more [...]

Paim comemora liberação das importações de produtos brasileiros …

BRASÍLIA (Agência Senado) - O senador Paulo Paim (PT-RS) comemorou a liberação pelo governo argentino da importação de produtos brasileiros que estavam retidos na fronteira do Rio Grande do Sul com aquele país, entre os quais cerca de um milhão de pares de calçados, bem como grande quantidade de móveis e embutidos.Agradecendo a atuação no episódio da ministra da Casa Civil, Gleisi Hoffmann, e do ministro do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Read more [...]