Stories for January 2012

Sunday, January 22nd 2012 - 05:22 UTC
Falklands operation to release land from Argentine planted antipersonnel mines

A project to release land from antipersonnel mines planted by the Argentine invaded forces during the 1982 Falklands conflict is “progressing solidly” said Guy Lucas, Chief Executive Officer from BACTEC a group which specializes in explosive ordnance, mine action and bomb disposal.
Sunday, January 22nd 2012 - 05:07 UTC
US and Russia joint team to inspect all foreign installations in Antarctica

United States and the Russian Federation will send a joint team to inspect foreign stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica from January 23 to January 28, 2012. The inspection will be conducted pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and its Environmental Protocol.
Sunday, January 22nd 2012 - 04:57 UTC
Argentina is “not intimidating Falkland Islanders”; claiming sovereignty right

Argentine Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo, quickly hit back at the statements made by the British government, after Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Argentina “should stop their intimidation attempts” against the Falkland Islanders.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 15:19 UTC
“Only the Falkland Islanders can be the masters of their future”

In an article published today the Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out why the future of the Falkland Islands can only be decided by its people themselves.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 06:09 UTC
Randazzo anticipates Argentina will intensify its Malvinas’ claim campaign

Following on unanimous support from all political sectors in Congress Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo reiterated on Friday Argentina’s sovereignty claims over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, underlining that “Malvinas are a State policy“ and Argentina rights over the Islands are ”inalienable.”
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 06:02 UTC
Argentine celebrates US recognition of “de facto UK administration of Malvinas”

Argentina celebrated with ‘enthusiasm’ Washington’s statement that it recognizes the ‘de facto UK administration of the Falklands/Malvinas’ but takes no position regarding sovereignty and calls on both sides to dialogue, said Foreign Affairs minister Hector Timerman.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 05:57 UTC
Falklands’ dispute: protestors burn Union Jack flags outside UK embassy in Buenos Aires

Left-wing activists have protested outside the British embassy in Buenos Aires to demand Argentina break off diplomatic relations with the UK over the Falkland Islands dispute.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 05:52 UTC
Russia ‘far advanced’ to host the World Cup (in 2018) than Brazil

Russia is already better prepared to host the 2018 World Cup than Brazil, which will stage the 32-team soccer competition in 2014, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Friday.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 05:51 UTC
Vote on US legislation to combat online piracy postponed

Yielding to strong opposition from the high tech community, United States Senate and House leaders said Friday they will put off further action on legislation to combat online piracy.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 - 05:43 UTC
US to make visa applications easier for Brazil and China nationals

The US Department of State is committed to improving the visa process, decreasing interview wait times in key tourism markets such as Brazil and China and increasing the number of visas issued, reported an official release.