Falkland Islands

• Sunday, June 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands War - Official History: “Result could have been different”

  New revelations in the soon to be published British official “History of the Falklands Campaign” indicate that a few key acts by Argentine commanders could have produced a different outcome, possibly avoiding defeat.

• Saturday, June 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  How Falkland islanders plan to help the world by keeping their landmines

  Every day of the week Leon Marsh must drive down a track just the width of two Land Rovers, picking his way between the landmine fields that pepper his vast sheep farm in the Falkland Islands.

• Friday, June 10th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines:
  Baroness reiterates support for Falklands; Bielsa attacks Britain; Anniversary of liberation;
  Driver-less vehicle ends up in Stanley Harbour.

• Thursday, June 9th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklanders optimistic about oil and precious metals

  Falkland Islanders optimism in onshore drilling for minerals and precious metals as well as the growing interest in offshore oil exploration, and the Islands government policy of “reaching out” to the world were highlighted during the annual London reception for Falkland Islands supporters.

• Thursday, June 9th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands Support Grows in Defiance of Argentina

  The Falkland Islands are more determined than ever to remain British in reaction to Argentina's persistent campaign of attempted intimidation in pursuit of its claim to sovereignty.

• Wednesday, June 8th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Gibraltar: Peoples' rights are above political disputes

  The United Nations Committee of 24 (C24) promised this week to respond to Gibraltar and do its job diligently after it was urged to put people first above political disputes over sovereignty, and to discharge its duty to Gibraltarians.

• Monday, June 6th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Rockhopper Exploration Awarded Licences in North Falkland Basin

  Rockhopper Exploration Limited has announced that it has been awarded two licences offshore the Falkland Islands, adding 1,620 square kilometres to its portfolio in the region.

• Sunday, June 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  British ridicule Belgrano trial demand.

  People in Britain have reacted with ridicule and contempt to a demand from Argentina for Baroness Margaret Thatcher to face trial in an international court for ordering the sinking of the Argentine cruiser Belgrano as Prime Minister during the 1982 Falklands War

• Saturday, June 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Majestic Royal Navy display in Faslane

  An unprecedented weekend of Royal Navy display will be taking place over the weekend in the river Clyde, Scotland.

• Friday, June 3rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update.

  Headlines:
  Handing over command of the British Forces; Gibraltar takes on Argentina; Man jailed for attacking wife.