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☆ Argentine writer releases book of bizarre World Cup tales ahead of Qatar
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

These are some of the unusual facts that Argentine writer Luciano Wernicke has compiled in the latest version of his book "Incredible World Cup Stories," published in 20 languages, ahead of the Qatar World Cup opening match on Sunday. In 1994, he wrote, an Albanian man went into a betting shop and gambled his wife on an Argentina win against Bulgaria. With a new chapter added for each World Cup, this is Wernicke's third edition of the book, and he is already gathering bizarre titbits on the upcoming Qatar tournament, the first to be held in a Middle Eastern country. "There are many interesting things, starting with all these boycott claims and the human rights issues," Wernicke, 52, said. Wernicke's next chapter may be inspired by Friday's news: World soccer governing body FIFA announced alcoholic beer would not be sold at stadiums in the conservative Muslim nation.

☆ Laxalt's fiery closing pitch illustrates Nevada GOP's pro-Trump transformation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Natasha Korecki | Natasha Korecki Is A Senior National Political Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

“I have more steak knives in my back from Republicans that have turned on us and stepped on us for their own benefit,” Nevada GOP Party Chair Michael McDonald said at a recent event in Reno. In 2020, Biden carried Nevada by just more than 33,000 votes via a similar path of winning Clark and Washoe counties. "The Republican Party has lost its mind," Cashell said. “Here in Washoe County, we have made it abundantly clear that if you as a Republican damage the Republican brand, there are consequences,” Washoe County GOP Chair Bruce Parks said in an interview. The county, as well as other Republican county organizations in Nevada have formally censured Republicans, like former GOP party chair Amy Tarkanian, after she endorsed two Democrats in Tuesday’s election.

☆ Giant new mural celebrates 'warrior' Maradona in Buenos Aires
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Artist Martin Ron works on a mural depicting late soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona, which will be presented on the anniversary of Maradona, the 30th of October, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Tomas CuestaBUENOS AIRES, Oct 24 (Reuters) - An Argentine artist has painted a giant mural of late soccer legend Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires to commemorate what would have been the World Cup winner's 62nd birthday at the end of October. He was a warrior, he went up against adversity, even all injured, he faced whatever came at him," Ron, 41, told Reuters. Ron said it was the largest mural of Maradona ever - around 45 meters (148 ft) high, similar in height to New York's Statue of Liberty. Ron added three stars to the mural to represent Argentina's two World Cup wins in 1978 and 1986 - and what he hopes will be another in Qatar this year.

☆ In Argentina, controls spawn soybean and 'Netflix' currency rates
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The blossoming of parallel foreign exchange rates has gained pace in recent weeks, becoming the target of memes online, one calling the array a "tutti-frutti". But it also reflects a serious risk the government faces to protect dwindling dollar reserves needed to pay back debt. The government and central bank argue that the controls are needed to protect foreign reserves and stabilize the economy. "All these different exchange rates shows a political desperation for dollars," said Eduardo Maehler, 37, a self-employed worker in Buenos Aires. "We know the cost of imposing these controls over time: it always ends in a very deep crisis," he said.

☆ Indian rupee falls to record low on broad dollar strength
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

MUMBAI, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee fell to record low versus the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as surging U.S. Treasury yields prompted a broad rally in the greenback. The rupee fell to a record low of 82.7750 per dollar, down from 82.36 in the previous session. "Once the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) moved away from the 82.40 level, which it was protecting, there was absolute panic dollar buying," a trader at a private sector bank said. Traders from two private banks said that large dollar demand from two public sector companies had contributed to the rupee's fall to record low. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Nimesh Vora; Editing by Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Turning to garbage dumps to survive, Argentines feel the pain of 100% inflation
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Argentines facing an inflation rate set to top 100% this year are grappling to survive, turning to recycling from garbage dumps or lining up to trade their belongings in barter clubs. He said an increasing number of informal workers would come to the waste dump to find any items they could sell in the struggle to survive. But in recent years it has slid from one economic crisis to another and has struggled to keep inflation in check. Pablo Lopez, 26, who works in a small recycling center, said that the scars of rising prices were clear to see. "This inflation is a madness, you can see it here with the people who come to work that inflation hits us all," he said.

☆ In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

In the birthplace of soccer legends Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, signs in some shop windows read "no more stickers or albums", referring to the 2022 collectible sticker albums ahead of the November tournament in Qatar. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"It's frustrating not being able to find any," said Exequiel Claverie, a 38-year-old media professional and father of three children who are fans of local club River Plate. "I arrive home every day to (my children) saying: 'Hey dad, did you buy stickers?' Sticker manufacturer Italy's Panini says this year many adults are also collecting stickers, adding to demand. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Lucila Sigal; Editing by Nicolas Misculin, Adam Jourdan and Aurora EllisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Mutația sud-africană a coronavirusului este de 1,5 ori mai contagioasă decât varianta obișnuită
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Varianta nouă de coronavirus identificată în Africa de Sud în luna octombrie a anului trecut nu este mai mortală decât varianta obișnuită, însă este de 1,5 ori mai contagioasă, a concluzionat un grup de experți sud-africani, luni. Aceste concluzii au rezultat în special din datele colectate în principalele focare de contaminare din ţara situată în Africa australă. Africa de Sud numără peste 1,3 milioane de cazuri de coronavirus, dintre care circa 37.000 de morţi. Grav lovită de al doilea val al pandemiei, ţara a înregistrat luni o scădere cu 23% a numărului de cazuri, a anunţat ministrul sănătăţii, Zweli Mkhize. „Dacă pacienţii sunt mai puţin numeroşi, mortalitatea în spital nu s-a schimbat” între primul şi al doilea val, a subliniat un specialist membru al grupului, Waasila Jassat.

Persons: Alex Sigal Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Africa de Sud, Africa australă

Aceste concluzii au rezultat în special din datele colectate în principalele focare de contaminare din ţara situată în Africa australă. Africa de Sud numără peste 1,3 milioane de cazuri de coronavirus, dintre care circa 37.000 de morţi. Grav lovită de al doilea val al pandemiei, ţara a înregistrat luni o scădere cu 23% a numărului de cazuri, a anunţat ministrul sănătăţii, Zweli Mkhize. Al doilea val al pandemiei exercită o presiune enormă asupra sistemului sanitar al ţării, solicitat la maxim. „Dacă pacienţii sunt mai puţin numeroşi, mortalitatea în spital nu s-a schimbat” între primul şi al doilea val, a subliniat un specialist membru al grupului, Waasila Jassat.

Persons: Alex Sigal Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Africa australă, Africa de Sud

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