Stories for 2001 , page 58

Tuesday, February 6th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine and British Air Forces aid stricken yachtsman.

A further example of the improving relationships between Britain and Argentina has resulted in the a joint Air Force rescue exercise off the Falkland Islands to save a lone American yachtsman.

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Embargo order against HMS Endurance

Argentine farmers who are demanding the British Crown 250 million US dollars requested an arrest order against HMS Endurance that is expected to visit Mar del Plata this coming Thursday.

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Brazilian beef banned. Repsol- YPF. Internet.

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News form South America

Monday, February 5th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Scientists find no need to pick up a penguin

British scientists sent to the Antarctic to investigate whether king penguins fall on their backs when aircraft fly overhead say the birds do no such thing.

Friday, February 2nd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

'Baroness Scotland concludes her Antarctic tour'

Baroness Patricia Scotland, Minister in Tony Blair's British Government sitting in the House of Lords, has indicated that Britain will not be rushed into agreeing that the proposed Antarctic Secretariat be located in Buenos Aires.

Thursday, February 1st 2001 - 20:00 UTC

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Wednesday, January 31st 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Resigned Minister Welcomed ex-President Menem

The Cabinet Minister forced to resign, causing a major political row in Britain, Peter Mandelson, played a major part in welcoming former Argentine President Carlos Menem on his visit to the United Kingdom in October 1998 and in the negotiations to boost Anglo-Argentine trade and investment links, on which the two countries signed an agreement.