Argentina Buries Former President Nestor Kirchner

The body of Argentina's former president Nestor Kirchner is expected to be buried in southern Argentina later on Friday.

Mr Kirchner's body was scheduled to be flown from Buenos Aires to the town of Rio de Gallegos for the funeral.

His widow, current President Cristina Fernandez, returned to the government palace to stand by his coffin during the final hours of his wake.

The family is reportedly planning to hold a private funeral ceremony.

Mr Kirchner died on Wednesday aged 60.