Largest Dinosaur Bone Aged 98 Mn Years Discovered In Argentina
Scientists in Argentina have unearthed a titanosaur fossil believed to be of the largest animal that lived on Earth. However, scientists are yet not clear to confirm and classify this as a new dinosaur species. While its earlier remains were discovered in 2012, the fossils age approximately 98 million years and remains to be fully excavated. Moreover, researchers claimed based on excavated bones of Sauropod - long-necked, plant-eating huge… read-more
Tags: dinosaurs, Argentina, Titanosaur dinosaur, Dinosaur fossils
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Argentina Approves Bill For Legalizing Abortion up to 14 week of pregnancy
Argentina, one of the largest Latin American countries has 'legalized abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy', after a 12 long hours of session on December 30. The senate gave 38 votes in favor, 29 against, and one abstention. The pro and anti-abortion activists had gathered in front of the capital Buenos Aires to have their voices heard. "Every outcast is a child of God", Pope Francis, an Argentinian tweeted before the debate.
Tags: Argentina, Women Empowerment, Abortion
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Women's Hockey Team To Travel Argentina Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Indian Women's hockey is set to resume after almost a year, as the women's team will be touring Argentina on January 3. Reportedly, the team will travel with 25-core-players and seven staff-members for an eight-match tournament starting from January 17. Moreover, both countries have planned to organise the event in a bio-bubble in-order to maintain Covid-19 safety measures. As per coach Sjoerd Marijne, this tour will strengthen India for… read-more
Tags: India, Argentina, Hockey, Tokyo Olympics
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Kerala Businessman To Build Museum With Maradona's Golden Statue
Kerala's Chemmanur Group Chairman Bobby Chemmanur has announced the construction of a museum in Kerala or Kolkata to pay homage to the late Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona. Named as "Hand of God", the museum will have a golden statue replicating Maradona's crucial goal in the 1986 World Cup. Bobby, who had earlier invited Maradona to Kerala, said the museum would be showcasing his personal and professional life.
Tags: India, Kerala, Diego Maradona, Argentina, Football
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Argentina Prosecutors Raid Clinic, Home Of Maradona's Doctor
Regarding the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona, Argentina police has raided the house and clinic of Maradona's doctor. The officials has probed his private doctor Leopoldo Luque for any negligence, after his daughters have raised concerns over the treatment he received. His lawyer has called for an investigation as a slow response was shown by the emergency service. Earlier, Maradona passed away due to heart attack on November 25… read-more
Tags: Diego Maradona, investigation, Argentina, Leopoldo Luque
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Veteran Argentinian Footballer Diego Maradona No More
Legendary Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona has died of cardiac arrest on November 25 at his residence. The 60-year-old had recently undergone brain surgery and was suffering from other ailments as well. Maradona captained the Argentinian football team that had won the 1986 FIFA world cup. He has scored 34 goals while… read-more
Tags: Diego Maradona, Football, Argentina, Death
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Javier Mascherano Retires After 17-year Long Professional Football Stint
Ending his 17-year long professional football stint, Argentina's most-capped player Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement. The 36-year-old footballer has also played for the football club giant Barcelona. He made the decision public after his side Estudiantes lost 0-1 to Argentinos Juniors in a league match. He bagged 19 titles with Barcelona, played 147 times for Argentina, and won two gold medals with the Argentine Olympics team in… read-more
Tags: Javier Mascherano, Barcelona, Argentina, Football, Liverpool
Courtesy: The Times of India
Brain Surgery Of Football Legend Diego Maradona Successful, Say Doctors
Brain surgery of Argentina's legendary footballer Diego Maradona on November 3 was termed as successful by his doctors. Maradona has to undergo a surgery after a scan revealed a blood in his brain. "We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the surgery," said his doctor Leopoldo Luque. Maradona's daughter Dalma thanked his fans for their support and prayers. Diego has had a history of health complications with anaemia… read-more
Tags: Diego Maradona, Football, Argentina, Buenos Aires
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Saudi Arabia Cancels Flights From India Due To COVID-19
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) suspended flights from India, Argentina and Brazil indefinitely due to increase in COVID cases, except for official visits. Reportedly, people who visited these three countries in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter Saudi either. One of the Indian airline officials said, “We hope that the Government intervenes and talks with Saudi to revoke the suspension.”
Tags: Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, Airlines
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Football: PSG Trio Neymar, Di Maria and Leandro Paredes Test COVID-19 Positive
According to sources, Brazilian footballer Neymar, 28, has tested positive for coronavirus on September 2. His club teammates from the Paris Saint-Germain, Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes, have also tested positive for COVID-19. Neymar has been quarantined for the next 14 days and will not be playing the first two matches of the PSG. Besides, Di Maria and Paredes are in self-isolation as well.
Tags: Neymar Jr., Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes, PSG, Argentina, Covid-19
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