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Falkland Islands

  • Monday, April 29th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Thatcher tribute to Falkland Islanders and military

    Tribute has been paid by Baroness Thatcher to the people of the Falklands and to the men of the armed forces who liberated them. In a foreword to an updated version of Sir Rex Hunt's book “My Falkland Days”, she says she never thought she would have to order British forces into battle.

  • Sunday, April 28th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Update South America News

    Lagos expects quick ratification / Something smells fishy / Rocketing quarter / Changes in slow motion / Markets trust test for Mr. Lavagna / Cabinet reshuffle / Infant exploitation / Hard to believe

  • Friday, April 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Pengin News Friday Update

    600 board Endeavour / Duhalde - will he stay or will he go? / Harbour diesel spill / Understanding'
    for late payers

  • Thursday, April 25th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    UK must resist Argentine sovereignty claim. Sir Rex Hunt's

    The sacrifice of British lives in liberating the Falkland Islands in 1982 and British money and effort since will have been in vain if ever sovereignty is conceded to Argentina, declares former Governor Sir Rex Hunt in his updated book, “My Falkland Days”.

  • Thursday, April 25th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Falklands hero heads Royal Navy

    A hero of the Falklands war, Admiral Sir Alan West, whose frigate HMS Ardent was bombed and sunk by Argentine aircraft, has been appointed to head the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord. He takes over in September from Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh.

  • Wednesday, April 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Artists' exhibition on Falklands Conflict

    An imaginative artistic exhibition commemorating the Falklands Conflict in a new light is attracting the interest of visitors to London's famous Imperial War Museum. It is one of a series of exhibitions marking the 20th anniversary.

  • Tuesday, April 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Breaking News from South America

    Duahlde ready to resign / Armed Forces support democracy / “We can manage” / Census in Chile / Big brother Mexico / IMF again in May / Tierra del Fuego free of FAM

  • Monday, April 22nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Tribute to Falkland Islands Trust Veterans

    Tribute has been paid to three long-serving members of the Falkland Islands Trust, now retired.

  • Monday, April 22nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Captain Cook's historic voyage re-visited

    A multi-national crew of 54 qualified personnel and many non-sailors are currently sailing around the world in the majestic ship ?Endeavor', a replica of the original ship in which Captain Cook sailed on his voyage to discover Australia.

  • Sunday, April 21st 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Falklands celebrate Queen's birthday

    Despite frequent snow showers, hundreds of Falkland Islanders paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth 2nd on her 76th birthday.