Stories for November 8th 2002

Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

A whacking NO from the Rock

An overwhelming majority of Gibraltar's electorate 98,97% voted this Thursday against the principle of Joint Sovereignty for the British colony. Only 187 people, 1,03% voted “Yes” to a British-Spanish sharing of the future of the Rock.

Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

“Huracán” military exercises in Punta Arenas

Ten thousand servicemen including two submarines are scheduled to participate the coming week in the Chilean joint services exercise “Huracán” that will extend until November 18th.

Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Prince Andrew's Falklands fears and remembrance

In advance of his nostalgic visit to the Falklands for the veterans' 20th anniversary pilgrimage and Remembrance Day, the Duke of York has spoken of his dangerous experiences and fears as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot in the Falklands War and also of the importance of reconciliation and of honouring the dead from both sides, Argentine as well as British.

Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Friday Update

Headlines:Falklands welcomes SAMA '82 pilgrims; Gibraltar result today; Shop turns supermarket as West Store grows