Latin America – Ireland to play Paraguay and Algeria in RDS (RTÉ News)
Ireland to play Paraguay and Algeria in RDS (RTÉ News)
The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed the Republic of Ireland will play friendly matches against Paraguay and Algeria in the RDS on 25 May and 28 May respectively.
Mexican Soccer Results (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Results after Sunday matches in Mexico’s Clausura tournament: Results Fifth Round Santos 1, Toluca 0 Jaguares 0, Queretaro 1 Morelia 3, Atlas 0 Chivas 2, Atlante 0 San Luis 1, Cd. Juarez 1 Puebla 5, Pachuca 3 Pumas 1, Tecos 1 America 2, Cruz Azul 0 Monterrey 2, Tigres 1
Poor Chilean pensioners turn to drug trafficking (Sydney Morning Herald)
SANTIAGO: Elderly pensioners in Chile struggling to make ends meet are being lured by the narcotics trade, changing the profile of drug dealers, police say.
Santos win again; Sarsfield on top in Argentina (Connecticut Post)
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Veteran midfielder Giovanni scored a late winner as Robinho’s Santos defeated Rio Claro 2-1 to regain the lead of Brazil’s Sao Paulo state championship on Sunday.
BUSINESS Q&A: Blue Agave brings unique Mexican flavor to San Angelo (The San Angelo Standard-Times)
SAN ANGELO, Texas —While cruising San Angelo from the north side to the south side, there seems to be a Mexican restaurant or cantina on just about every corner, with many following the same Tex-Mex formula and smoke-filled scene. Combining the best of both worlds: bar and restaurant, the Blue Agave looks to buck that trend with an authentic, Mexican flair and artistic touch.Tucked away just off …
‘March of Anger’ in Mexico against military’s drug war (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Hundreds of people took to the streets Sunday to protest Ciudad Juarez’ record-setting crime wave civil rights groups say is made worse by the presence of 6,000 Mexican combat troops.
Victoria Tanco of Argentina fires 66, forges Annika Invitational tie (Orlando Sentinel)
Argentina’s Victoria Tanco blistered Reunion Resort with a 6-under-par 66 Sunday to pull alongside first-day leader Laetitia Beck to turn the Annika Invitational into a two-girl race with 18 holes remaining.
Argentina Government Lacks Votes on Reserves Fund, Pichetto Says (Bloomberg)
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) — Argentina’s government lacks support in the Senate to approve President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s plan to tap central bank reserves to pay debt this year, ruling party Senator Miguel Pichetto said on Radio 10.
Velez Sarsfield goes top in Argentina (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Velez Sarsfield held on for a scoreless draw at home against San Lorenzo to retain the lead of the Argentine Clausura in the fourth round on Sunday. Boca Juniors also played out a 0-0 draw against bottom club Atletico Tucuman. Christian Chavez hit the crossbar for Boca in the 84th minute, but Atletico Tucuman held on for a point to aid its fight against relegation.
Center for Fine Arts Presents the Image of “the Mexican” (Art Daily)
Figura con tres caras, ca 250-700. Teotihuacan (atribución). Cerámica horneada con restos de pintura, 18 x 2 x 9 cm. © Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Arte, UNAM. Donada por Ricardo Hecht, 1964.
Flawed Chilean coin spells the country ‘Chiie’ (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
SANTIAGO – Two officials from the Chilean mint have been fired following the discovery of 50-peso coins with the inscription “Chiie” instead of “Chile,” a misprint that has raised suspicions of sabotage.
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