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Illustration: Argentina by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

RAHN: In defense of ‘vulture funds’

By Richard W. Rahn - The Washington Times

People walk by a banner promoting the documentary film "Nestor Kirchner" in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The film hits the theaters on Thursday, the latest example of an ongoing effort to exalt the late president's memory, seeking to match the level of Juan Domingo Peron. Streets, hospitals, tunnels and even a soccer tournament is named after Nestor Kirchner, who served as president from 2003 to 2007 and died at the age of 60 on Oct. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Putting Argentina’s Kirchner on Peron pedestal

By Almudena Calatrava - Associated Press

Lady Gaga tweets some racy images before concert

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Briefly: Mexican police officers charged in attack on CIA agents

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Argentina Supreme Court OK’s sex slave’s abortion

By MICHAEL WARREN - Associated Press

Britain picks up 7 International Emmy nominations

By CHARLES J. GANS - Associated Press

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez announces the creation of a development center for the nation's audiovisual industry at the government house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (Associated Press)

BERMAN: The dangerous Iran flirtation

By Ilan Berman

Fernandez trumpets Argentina’s growth as foreign debts go unpaid

By Michael Warren - Associated Press

Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych returns the ball to Argentina's Carlos Berlocq during the Davis Cup semifinals tennis match in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)

Davis Cup 2012: Tomas Berdych puts Czech Republic final

Associated Press

Del Potro to open against Stepanek in Davis Cup

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

A sign in Buenos Aires shows the exchange rate last week for the Argentine peso, which is declining rapidly. It has lost nearly 8 percent of its value against the dollar this year, more than in all of last year.

Argentines find travel difficult as peso declines

By Michael Warren - Associated Press

World Briefs: Cleric may face blasphemy charge

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

President Cristina Fernandez wants to transform the Buenos Aires waterfront near the Puerto Madero district into an audio-visual industrial park modeled on Hollywood’s studios. (Associated Press)

Leader of Argentina sees Buenos Aires as a new Hollywood

By Michael Warren - Associated Press

Argentine president wants to take on Hollywood

By MICHAEL WARREN - Associated Press

World Briefs: Multiple suicide attacks kill 46 in Afghanistan

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

United States' Kevin Durant, left, celebrates with teammate Carmelo Anthony (15) after he scored during a semifinal men's basketball game against Argentina at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

London Olympics 2012: U.S. routs Argentina to advance to gold-medal basketball game

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

USA's Kobe Bryant celebrates a 3-pointer against Australia during a men's quarterfinals basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

London 2012 basketball: Kobe Bryant, Team USA romp into semis

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

USA's Kevin Durant reacts after hitting a three point basket during a preliminary men's basketball game against Argentina at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

London 2012 basketball: Kevin Durant, Team USA roll over Argentina 126-97

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

The United States' Shannon Taylor, second from right, is embraced by teammates after scoring the lone goal against Argentina during their women's hockey preliminary match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in London. The U.S. won 1-0. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

London 2012 field hockey: U.S. team enjoying win over Argentina

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

** FILE ** Sybie Summers, owner of the Pod gift shop in Stanley, Falkland Islands, holds up a 5-pound local banknote with an illustration of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, March 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Warren)

Falkland Islands to vote on political future

By David Stringer - Associated Press