11.   Old men in dark berets lined up to collect their pensions from government offices.

12.   On Monday, long lines of Argentines seeking to withdraw cash or collect pensions formed around this South American nation.

13.   On Monday, long lines of Argentines seeking to withdraw cash or collect pensions snaked for blocks in many parts of the capital.

14.   He was allowed to collect his pension from the bank later in the day.

15.   He said he had waited until Friday to collect his pension to avoid the queues at the Post Office.