MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for 2002
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Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
“Gibraltar issues remain to be discussed with Spain”
Despite the resounding rejection of the concept of joint sovereignty by the people of Gibraltar in last week's referendum, the office of the British Prime Minister insisted that issues remain to be discussed with Spain regarding the future of the Rock.
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Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands focus in remembrance events
The 20th anniversary of the Falklands war has figured prominently in special services for Remembrance Day commemorating the British and Commonwealth dead of all past wars. The theme was remembrance of -- and gratitude to -- those who died fighting for freedom.
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Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands War Veterans commemorate war dead.
In Port Stanley, on Remembrance Sunday, the Duke of York has joined more than 200 veterans of the Falklands War, in paying homage to those who died in Two World Wars and the Falklands Conflict.
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Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina: Crucial negotiation
Headlines: Crucial negotiation; Uruguayan beef and Nafta; Dramatic figures; Europe holds basic rates at 3,25%
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Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
'Stolen' Argentine helmet returned to rightful owner.
The guilt felt for 20 years by a British soldier has resulted in a 'stolen' battle helmet being returned to the grave of an Argentine soldier, buried in the Falklands.
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Sunday, November 10th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
Prince's Falklands tribute to Argentine dead
Prince's Falklands tribute to Argentine dead (Telegraph); Prince's Falkland Tribute (Sky News); Prince pays tribute to Falklands dead (BBC); Falklands Duke pays respects to Argentina's war dead (Ananova)
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Saturday, November 9th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
Hot News from Argentina - Brazil and Chile
Headlines: British trade delegation;US envoys to meet Lula advisors; Duhalde: presidential election likely to be postponed; Chilean inflation; Slower growth; Extended corruption ring in Chile;
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Saturday, November 9th 2002 - 20:00 UTC
Veteran's visit coverage by UK Media
Headlines: Prince Andrew honours Falklands dead (BBC); Prince honours Argentinian dead (Express); Falkland veterans slay ghosts, not foes (Times)
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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.
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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.
