Stories for 2002 , page 47

Wednesday, May 29th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina plane crash criticism

Argentina has been criticised in the British Press for failure to clear up the mystery of a 1947 plane crash in the Andes in which British people were killed.

Wednesday, May 29th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Rex Hunt reunited with 1982 RAF pilot

Former Falkland Islands Governor, Sir Rex Hunt, has been re-united for the first time for 20 years with the Royal Air Force Hercules pilot who flew him back to the Islands after the Argentine surrender in 1982.

Wednesday, May 29th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Jack Peck born in Buenos Aires

Jack, son of James Peck and Maria Abriani was born in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the Swiss Argentine Maternity hospital in Buenos Aires.

Tuesday, May 28th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

South America Breaking News

Some Headlines: Spanish interest in Punta Arenas port. Argentina closes squid season.Hake, toothfish quotas.Impact of Argentine crisis.

Tuesday, May 28th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Carmona granted exile

Pedro Carmona the Venezuelan businessman who briefly replaced President Hugo Chaves during a failed coup last month was granted political asylum by the Colombian government.

Monday, May 27th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Another crucial week

With patience seemingly running out in spite of his official preaching of hope and tenacity, Argentine president Eduardo Duhalde faces another crucial week.

Monday, May 27th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Hardliner elected Colombian president

A resounding victory in hand, President-elect Alvaro Uribe promised that Colombians from all walks of life will benefit from his crusade to bring law and order to the most insecure and violent nation in Latin America.

Sunday, May 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Councillors hesitate over “Constitutional Development”

According to a majority of the Falklands elected members of the Legislature, the Islands is not yet ready for a further major democratic step forward.

Sunday, May 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Urgent: New leadership requested

An overwhelming majority of Argentines, 82%, demand that in the next elections scheduled for October 2003, all elected posts, from President to local Councillors, be renewed. Another significant 70% believe the current Argentine crisis is political, according to the latest Gallup poll.

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”.