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Stories for May 24th 2002

  • Friday, May 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    The best place in the world

    “I'm not actually feeling homesick but the best place in the world to live in, ?is the Falklands; second best, for its friendliness, scenery and people, Scotland”.

    “The Falklands can be complicated, but it's a great place to grow children and that's where Thomas, William, Frederick, TWF, will be brought up, mother's promise”.

  • Friday, May 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    A plea for Mr. Cavallo

    Seventy five world personalities figure in an open request to the Argentine government published in the New York Times, asking for an immediate consideration of Mr. Domingo Cavallo's legal situation and ensure that he is “treated in a fair and impartial way”.

  • Friday, May 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    220.000 visas

    US consular offices in Argentina are overwhelmed with requests for visas. Last year 20,000 were granted but this year at the current rate of 800/1000 per day, it is estimated that 220,000 visas will be the final number.