Bullfights, snails a taste of Andalucia Oct 24, 2009
While visitors gravitate to the region's big cities of Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba, Andalucia's hill towns -- a charm bracelet of cute villages perched in the sierras -- offer a taste of wonderfully untouched Spanish culture. A bridge connects Ronda's old town with the new town. (CNN -- International)
Gasps as Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
This year's nominations included Colombian activist Piedad Cordoba, Afghan woman's rights activist Simi Samar and Denis Mukwege, a physician in war-torn Congo who opened a clinic to help rape victims. Nominators for the prize are broad and include former laureates; current and former members of the committee and their staff; members of national governments and legislatures; university professors of law, theology, social sciences, history and philosophy; leaders of peace research and foreign... (USA Today)
Hostage's video plea released in Colombia Sep 26, 2009
Piedad Cordoba, who obtained the release of six hostages earlier this year. Cordoba said Thursday in an interview with CNN en Espa;ol that she is "willing to help in all that is necessary" to obtain the release of hostages. (CNN -- World)
Argentinas travel industry provides business and leisure Sep 19, 2009
You can t fly, for example, from San Martin to Cordoba, she said. There s no route system in the country to connect. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Top 10 overlooked stunning buildings Aug 8, 2009
The Mezquita of Cordoba; Cordoba, SpainThis complex took more than two centuries to finish. Striped arches, breathtaking mosaics and endless columns constructed from onyx and marble make this a must-see when in Spain. (MSNBC -- Travel)
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Sanford flies high on taxpayers' dime Jul 18, 2009
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Files: SC gov didn't use state cell phone on tryst Jul 15, 2009
The records show that on June 25, 2008, Sanford left the rest of the South Carolina delegation who had taken part in a Brazilian trade mission and a private dove hunt in Cordoba, Argentina, to go to Buenos Aires, accompanied by just a state Commerce Department staffer. SC residents mixed over fate of cheating gov. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
State e-mails detail SC gov's Argentina trip plans Jul 10, 2009
The records show that on June 25, 2008, Sanford left the rest of the South Carolina delega 000025F0 tion who had taken part in a Brazilian trade mission and a private dove hunt in Cordoba, Argentina, to go to Buenos Aires, accompanied by just a state Commerce Department staffer ... The department says he asked for those meetings because he didn't want to spend too much time on a privately paid bird hunting trip to Cordoba, Argentina, that Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor was planning after the... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Essential Travel Info for Mendoza, ... Jul 2, 2009
These same companies connect passengers from most northern destinations via Cordoba. Andesmar and Tramat both provide a 19-hour overnight service from Bariloche, with connections for passengers from Puerto Madryn in Neuquen. (Suite101.com)
Crisis for Argentine pres Jun 30, 2009
The Kirchners were defeated in the capital and Buenos Aires province, in major provinces including Santa Fe, Cordoba and Mendoza, and even in their stronghold Santa Cruz. The pair had built their political success on Argentina's return to growth after the 2001-2002 economic crisis, but had suffered amid the country's current financial downturn. (iAfrica.com)
Argentina Invests to Modernize National Airlines Jun 25, 2009
As part of this agreement, Embraer will produce spare aircraft parts in the Military Aircraft Factory in the city of Cordoba. The new planes will replace B737 and MD80 aircraft, allowing Aerolineas Argentina and Austral to operate their fleets with greater operating efficiency, lower maintenance costs and reduce pollutant emissions. (PR Newswire)
Gov. took taxpayer-funded trip to Argentina Jun 25, 2009
After spending three days in Brazil, the delegation arrived in Cordoba, Argentina, on June 24 -- one year ago to the day before Sanford emotionally admitted his extramarital affair at a State House news conference in Columbia. The following day, the group traveled to Buenos Aires -- the city Sanford went back to last week during a mysterious absence -- for the final two nights of the trip. (CNN)
GOL Expands Sales Channels by Opening New Stores Internationally May 22, 2009
In the next few months, GOL will also open stores in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario (Argentina), Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru) and Montevideo (Uruguay), as well as Cochabamba and La Paz (Bolivia). In Bogota (Colombia) and Caracas (Venezuela), destinations currently served by the VARIG brand, existing stores will be reorganized and moved to more convenient locations to ensure better customer service. (PR Newswire)
Solo travel packages from $528 Apr 28, 2009
Other notable cities youll explore are Cordoba, Granada and Valencia, before the tour concludes in Barcelona. Rates start at $1,768 per person and cover 8 nights accommodation, airport and hotel transfers, buffet breakfast daily, escorted sightseeing tours, and much more. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Perry, Cabrera lead Masters Apr 12, 2009
" Nicknamed back home in Cordoba as El Pato (The Duck) due to his waddling gait, Cabrera also has a chance of becoming the first player in Masters history to shoot four rounds in the 60s following his 69, 68 and 69 in the first three days. Best friends Perry and Campbell were the overnight leaders at nine under and they exchanged the lead several times throughout the day before Campbell double-bogeyed the par-three 16th after taking two to get out of a bunker. Cabrera, who had made steady... (iAfrica.com)
Obama to Lift Family Travel Ban to Cuba... Apr 4, 2009
-- Jose de Cordoba and John Lyons contributed to this article. Write to Laura Meckler at. (The Drudge Report)
Politics, legend haunt Venezuelan gold mine Mar 30, 2009
Old-timers such as Jorge Cordoba who use pans to squeeze grains of gold from the reddish earth say Las Cristinas was cursed by Mr. Grossi 20 years ago when the government consolidated the area's mining operations and forced him and thousands of miners working for him out of the town he built there ... That's Grossi's curse, any company that goes in there leaves with it's tail between its legs, said Mr. Cordoba, who according to local legend once tossed wads of cash from a helicopter after... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Tata may take Sumo, Safari to LatAm Feb 28, 2009
The SUVs may be manufactured at Fiats existing facilities in Cordoba, Argentina. A new facility may also be set up in Latin America. (India Times)
Colombian rebels' new strategy: release hostages Feb 8, 2009
Piedad Cordoba to take part ... The policemen and soldier were released Sunday to a commission led by left-wing Senator Cordoba. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
