MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for December 7th 2018
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:46 UTC
Argentina announces identification on 106th combatant buried in Falklands
Remains of the 106th Argentine combatant buried in the Falkland Islands has been fully identified, announced on Thursday Argentina's Human Rights Secretary Claudio Avruj. The Argentine official said the name of the newly identified soldier will be released on Friday on request of the family who wished a day of intimacy, after 36 years of waiting news from their loved one.
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:29 UTC
Falklands' fishing fleet latest incorporation F/V Argos Cies Open Day
The stern trawler F/V Argos Cies opened its doors at FIPASS to the general public last Sunday as it became the latest new-build to join the Falkland Islands fishing fleet. Members of the public were given a tour of ship, as were invited guests during a reception held in the evening.
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:08 UTC
Brigadier Nick Sawyer, new Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands
The new Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands, (CBFSAI), is Brigadier Nick Sawyer. Brigadier Sawyer commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1994 and has served in many different countries, including the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan, Cyprus and Congo.
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:00 UTC
UK defense companies and HMS Montrose at Chile's Exponaval 2018
Innovation, partnership and technology transfer are the main themes as the UK is showing a strong commitment to the UK/Chilean defense relationship by sending HMS Montrose a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate to support the bicentennial celebrations and Exponaval 2018 in Valparaiso, Chile.
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 06:41 UTC
Mexican president wants more investment from oil companies before awarding new contracts
Mexico’s new president says he will take a three-year break from awarding new oil exploration contracts in order to judge the results of contracts already awarded.
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 06:31 UTC
Chile recognized as best adventure tourism destination for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, Chile is recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world at the World Travel Awards that are considered the Oscars of the international tourism industry. The ceremony was held in Lisbon, Portugal last Sunday.
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Friday, December 7th 2018 - 02:32 UTC
Venezuela, Russia sign bilateral cooperation agreements in Moscow
Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro Thursday announced he had signed a series of bilateral agreements during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The cooperation accords are on mining, oil, telecommunications, weapons and food.
