MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 18th 2017
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Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 16:06 UTC
Ambassador Kent: “Bilateral ties improving but Falkland islanders will define their own future”
The British ambassador to Argentina, Mark Kent, underlined the United Kingdom's intentions to “improve” bilateral relations and admitted a meeting between President Mauricio Macri and Prime Minister Theresa May within the framework of the G20 was possible. However, he made it clear that with regards to the Falkland Islands question “the islanders have the right to define their own future.”
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Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 10:52 UTC
Falkland Islands: New terminal in 2½ years
THE air terminal at Mount Pleasant is likely to be subject to civilianisation in approximately nine months, and be rebuilt, or extended or refurbished in two and a half years, stated the Chief Executive Barry Rowland at the public meeting on Monday.
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Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 09:46 UTC
The Falklands: Then & Now opens at the Historic Dockyard Museum
A fascinating new exhibition, entitled The Falklands: Then & Now was opened by the Acting Governor Alex Mitham, in the Historic Dockyard Museum last week. Museum Director, Andrea Barlow, thanks invited guests to the preview, and expressed her gratitude for the many contributions to the exhibition.
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Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 03:42 UTC
Grenfell Tower death toll feared around 70
The latest news from the West London Grenfell Tower fire site list 58 people missing and presumed to be dead, London police Commander Stuart Cundy said on Saturday. He also explained that the figure was based on reports from the public and feared it might go up. “This number 58 may change. I really hope it won't, but it may increase,” he said. This 58 include the 30 already confirmed dead, according to Cundy. Analysts estimate the death toll can reach 70.
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Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 02:34 UTC
Brazilian President Temer to tour Russia, Norway this week
President Michel Temer of Brazil is to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during his Moscow stop this coming week. Among the items to be discussed is the purchase of air defense missile systems. There will also be talks with Russian investors to discuss energy matters.
