Messi's World Cup: Argentina, beset by woes, sees salvation in QatarSoccer, likely more than any other sport, has a capacity for delivering moments of transcendence. Argentines are hoping for a reprieve.washingtonpost.com
Apparent assassination attempt against VP roils ArgentinaAn apparent assassination attempt against Argentina’s powerful Vice President Cristina Fernández has shaken the country and threatened to further roil its tumultuous political scene.
Argentine president says man tried to shoot vice presidentA man has been detained in Argentina after he reportedly aimed a handgun at point-blank range toward politically powerful Vice President Cristina Fernández.
Somali forces end hotel attack that killed 21 and wounded over 110On Sunday, Somali authorities ended an attack in which 21 people died and over 110 were wounded after Islamic extremists stormed a hotel in the capital. It took Somali forces more than 30 hours to contain the fighters.news.yahoo.com
