Politics

Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Shadow Foreign Secretary Hague visits Falkland Islands

The Shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague, will be visiting Brazil this weekend before travelling on to the Falkland Islands in the week of the 25th anniversary of the Argentine invasion.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Vice president Scioli heads Malvinas war commemoration

On the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the South Atlantic conflict Argentina called Monday on the United Kingdom to resume Falkland Islands sovereignty negotiations as indicated by resolutions from United Nations.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Majority of Malvinas veterans tormented by war memories

Almost 40% of former Malvinas war combatants have attempted committing suicide according to a report and survey among veterans complied by Argentina's health services experts and released in coincidence with the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the South Atlantic conflict.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lady Thatcher marks anniversary at St Paul's Cathedral

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher marked the 25th anniversary of the Falkland Islands War at a small, private ceremony in St. Paul's Cathedral Monday evening. She was joined by Sukey Cameron, Falkland Islands government representative in London, as well as members of the church's staff.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lula optimistic about a global trade agreement “in next 30 days”

Brazil and United States expect that in the coming thirty days agreement on the Doha Round global trade talks can be reached, revealed Monday Brazilian president Lula da Silva during his weekly broadcast program.
Sunday, April 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' forgotten soldiers, remembered at last

In case anyone, anywhere in the world is still in doubt, given the constant stream of journalists arriving and leaving the Falkland Islands during the last few weeks, April 2nd marks for Falkland Islanders the twenty-fifth anniversary of the invasion of their country by Argentina.
Sunday, April 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Taiana accuses UK of “arrogance gestures” and not complying with UN

On the 25th anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict Argentina accused Great Britain of “arrogance gestures” and of “repeatedly denying international mandates” to dialogue over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).
Sunday, April 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: UK's “continuing regret” over loss of life on both sides

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, April 2, the United Kingdom expressed “continuing regret” over the loss of life on both sides of the South Atlantic conflict.
Saturday, March 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lavagna criticizes Kirchner's meddling with the economy

Argentina's current administration has no foreign policy, government meddling is threatening the economy and concentration of power in the Executive is not healthy for democratic institutions points out Roberto Lavagna former Economy Minister and the leading opposition candidate for next October presidential election.
Friday, March 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Weekly Penguin News Update

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Oil move 'no surprise'; Commemorate and celebrate'; Forum coming soon.