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Stories for November 2002

  • Wednesday, November 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Senate win gives Republicans control

    Republicans took control of Congress and edged back to power early on Wednesday morning, recording a net gain of at least one seat - all it needed to win immediate control of the Senate. The House of Representatives remained static, with few seats changing hands.

  • Wednesday, November 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    VIP Send-Off for Falklands Veterans

    More than 200 veterans of the Falklands War received a high profile emotional send off as they flew off from the United Kingdom for their 20th anniversary pilgrimage to the Islands organised by the South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA).

  • Tuesday, November 5th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Duke of York in Uruguay

    Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives to Uruguay from Brazil today midday for a one day official visit before heading for Chile and ultimately the Falkland Islands in time to commemorate Sunday Remembrance Day.

  • Tuesday, November 5th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Seven hours flight from Bs. Aires to Stanley

    Argentine registered aircraft Beechcraft Baron arrived at Stanley Airport on Monday afternoon.


    4 people on board, 3 of whom are pilots.

  • Tuesday, November 5th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    HMS Endurance heads for the Antarctic

    The Royal Navy's ice patrol vessel HMS Endurance is on her way to the South Atlantic and Antarctic for her annual deployment.

  • Monday, November 4th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Breaking News

    Headlines: Chile-EU sign agreement; Lower interest rates forecasted; FAM confirmed in Paraguay; Crucial US mid term elections; Chilean-Argentine military exercises

  • Monday, November 4th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Annual Anglo-Argentine talks on “key international issues”

    Argentina and the United Kingdom have agreed to hold annual talks at what they call “senior level” on key international where they have a mutual interest.

    The decision was made at talks in London between British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, and the Argentine Foreign Minister, Carlos Ruckhauf, on his official visit to Britain.

  • Monday, November 4th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Breaking News

    Headlines: Lan Chile again in the spotlight; UK support for Argentina; Argentina beating pessimism;
    New cruise vessel for Punta Arenas

  • Sunday, November 3rd 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Fisheries News

    Spain seized Moroccan poacher; Satellite tracking systems; Mussel farmers seek EU aid; Octopus farming potential; Good prospects for Pacific tuna; Galicia to fish in Mozambique; Brussels issues another cod warning...

  • Friday, November 1st 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Penguin News Friday Update

    Headlines: JCR hit by tanker; HMG appeal against
    Quark dismissed; Prosecution criticised
    charges withdrawn; New Falklands Minister; Charity boat tours; Happy Birthday
    Royal Falkland
    Islands Police.