# Falkland Islands

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# G20

Argentina are to use Brexit to increase their claims on the Falkland Islands

If Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, the Falklands’ economy could be dealt a hammer blow.

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Nov 30th 2018, 7:28 AM

# turning the tide

Big win for Argentina as UN rules Falklands Islands lie in its waters

There was no immediate comment from Britain after a UN commission sided with Argentine claims in the decades-long territorial dispute.

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Mar 29th 2016, 8:17 AM

# Lucky Escape

Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa involved in car crash in the Falklands

Ardiles needed more than 20 stitches while his former Spurs and Argentina team-mate was a passenger in the car, according to reports.

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Jan 21st 2014, 9:54 AM

# Iron Lady

VIDEOS: 10 pivotal moments from Margaret Thatcher's time in power

Miners’ strikes, IRA bombings, the Falklands invasion and the threat of Brussels…

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Apr 8th 2013, 4:11 PM

# falklands

Falkland Islands residents vote to remain affiliated to Britain

1,513 people voted to keep the islands as a UK overseas territory – while only three said they wanted to break away.

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Mar 12th 2013, 8:31 AM

# Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands voting in referendum on British status

The result is not in doubt but the scale of the ‘yes’ vote will be closely watched as a sign of the Falklanders’ strength of feeling about remaining British.

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Mar 10th 2013, 1:19 PM

# 1982

Falklands War: Irish response to Belgrano sinking drew British anger

One of the most controversial incidents of the Falklands War saw a change in the Irish government’s approach to the conflict and a considerable backlash from the British media and public.

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Dec 29th 2012, 7:30 AM

# 1982

RTÉ admitted 'massive blunder' over BBC arrangement during Falklands conflict

The Government was worried that an arrangement between RTÉ and BBC could lead to a national embarrassment.

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Dec 28th 2012, 7:15 AM

# falklands

Falkland Islands to hold referendum in bid to end UK-Argentina dispute

The chairman of the island’s assembly said that residents of the British Overseas Territory wanted to make it clear once and for all that they wished to maintain the status quo, against Argentina’s wishes.

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Jun 12th 2012, 8:57 PM

# Controversy

Hague brands Falklands ad a 'sad stunt'

The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has condemned Argentina’s provocative decision to film an Olympic promotional video on the Falkland Islands.

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May 5th 2012, 4:55 PM