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Falkland Islands

  • Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Falklands War Veterans commemorate war dead.

    In Port Stanley, on Remembrance Sunday, the Duke of York has joined more than 200 veterans of the Falklands War, in paying homage to those who died in Two World Wars and the Falklands Conflict.

  • Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    'Stolen' Argentine helmet returned to rightful owner.

    The guilt felt for 20 years by a British soldier has resulted in a 'stolen' battle helmet being returned to the grave of an Argentine soldier, buried in the Falklands.

  • Sunday, November 10th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Prince's Falklands tribute to Argentine dead

    Prince's Falklands tribute to Argentine dead (Telegraph); Prince's Falkland Tribute (Sky News); Prince pays tribute to Falklands dead (BBC); Falklands Duke pays respects to Argentina's war dead (Ananova)

  • Saturday, November 9th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Veteran's visit coverage by UK Media

    Headlines: Prince Andrew honours Falklands dead (BBC); Prince honours Argentinian dead (Express); Falkland veterans slay ghosts, not foes (Times)

  • Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    A whacking NO from the Rock

    An overwhelming majority of Gibraltar's electorate 98,97% voted this Thursday against the principle of Joint Sovereignty for the British colony. Only 187 people, 1,03% voted “Yes” to a British-Spanish sharing of the future of the Rock.

  • Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Prince Andrew's Falklands fears and remembrance

    In advance of his nostalgic visit to the Falklands for the veterans' 20th anniversary pilgrimage and Remembrance Day, the Duke of York has spoken of his dangerous experiences and fears as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot in the Falklands War and also of the importance of reconciliation and of honouring the dead from both sides, Argentine as well as British.

  • Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Penguin News Friday Update

    Headlines:Falklands welcomes SAMA '82 pilgrims; Gibraltar result today; Shop turns supermarket as West Store grows

  • Thursday, November 7th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Falklands War Veterans to 'lay the ghosts'.

    Former Paratrooper James Bush has waited 20 long years to rid himself of a recurring nightmare - the death of his best friend, fellow soldier Steve Illingsworth during the Falklands War. He finally now has the opportunity to clear his mind once and for all, and will undertake his long-awaited mission in a most unusual manner.

  • Wednesday, November 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Regional News from Pta. Arenas

    Headlines: Clínica Magallanes to expand; Controversy over employment subsidies; Increase in drug crimes; Ferry company could be fined; Lan Chile sued; Employment increase

  • Wednesday, November 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    VIP Send-Off for Falklands Veterans

    More than 200 veterans of the Falklands War received a high profile emotional send off as they flew off from the United Kingdom for their 20th anniversary pilgrimage to the Islands organised by the South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA).