Stories for June 15th 2006

Thursday, June 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' case before C24; Taiana meets Annan

Argentina formally requested on Wednesday from United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan the renewal of his “good offices” for the resumption of the Malvinas/Falkland islands sovereignty dialogue with the United Kingdom.

Thursday, June 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Birthday Surprises for Sir Rex Hunt

The Falkland Islands Government and people have paid special tribute to their former Governor, Sir Rex Hunt, to celebrate his eightieth birthday later this month, twenty four years after he courageously led the Islanders during the 1982 Argentine invasion.

Thursday, June 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Energy and housing fuel US May inflation

United States consumer prices climbed 0.4% in May, driven by a sharp rise in energy costs and housing, reported Wednesday the Department of Labor.

Thursday, June 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Gualeguaychu unwilling to take ?no' as an answer

Argentine environmentalists said yesterday they would go back on the protest path if the World Court in The Hague did not order the suspension of the construction of two pulp mills in neighbouring Uruguay.