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Argentinian Elections Back Economic Reforms

Former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner returns to politics as a senator.

President Mauricio Macri's pro-business coalition makes gains in Argentina's mid-term elections as voters back his programme of economic reforms. Meanwhile, former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner returns to politics as a senator, guaranteeing immunity from corruption charges. Also, a major study finds increasingly acidic oceans are harming sea life, and South Korea demonstrates its military might in a show of strength to its northern neighbour.

(Photo: Argentina's President Mauricio Macri speaks to journalists after casting his vote in Buenos Aires. Credit: Reuters)

23 minutes

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Mon 23 Oct 201704:06GMT

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  • Mon 23 Oct 201704:06GMT