MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 14th 2012
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Thursday, June 14th 2012 - 02:47 UTC
Argentina official May inflation 0.8% and 9.9% in the last 12 months
Argentina's official inflation was 0.8% in May, the same as in April despite slowing economic growth, the government said on Wednesday. Inflation in the last twelve months stands at 9.9% and 4.3% in the first five months of the year.
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Thursday, June 14th 2012 - 02:45 UTC
World’s best female field hockey player, Argentine flag bearer at London Games
Luciana Aymar, known as the “Maradona” of female field hockey, will be Argentina's flag bearer at the London 2012 Olympic Games, to begin on July 27.
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Thursday, June 14th 2012 - 01:22 UTC
Greeks withdrawing money from banks ahead of Sunday election
Greeks are withdrawing money from bank accounts ahead of elections amid fears the country may leave the euro, Greek banking officials say. The rate of cash outflows from Greek banks rose after parliamentary elections in May failed to give any party a mandate to govern.
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Thursday, June 14th 2012 - 01:14 UTC
Successful royal visit to Gibraltar to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The second day of the royal visit to Gibraltar began at HM Naval Base. The Duke of Wessex was welcomed by a group of children waving flags lining the balcony of The Tower. He inspected some of the units of HM forces Gibraltar, the fire service, bomb disposal, the police and one of their dogs.
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Thursday, June 14th 2012 - 01:10 UTC
Falkland Islanders views “do matter” PM Cameron warns Argentina
UK Prime Minister David Cameron praised the planned Falkland Islands referendum over its sovereignty as he warned their views “do matter” and told Argentina not to ignore them.
