Faisal Islam
What a fine day to strike black gold
The announcement, on general election day, of an oil discovery off the Falklands could mark a momentous event for Britain, blogs Faisal Islam.
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Sovereignty warning after Falklands boat ban
The decision by certain South American countries to close their ports to Falkland Islands boats is the latest move in an Argentinian campaign to isolate the British territory, Lord West warns.
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How tough talk at the UN may have eased Falkland tensions
Sarah Smith blogs from New York on how Jorge Taiana’s meeting at the United Nations may offer a pause from Argentina’s strong language over the Falkland Islands.
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Falklands oil row now moves to New York
Sarah Smith blogs on attempts by the Argentinian Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana to persuade the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to encourage talks over the Falkland Islands.
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Faisal Islam
‘Huge economic significance’ of Falklands oil dispute
The Falklands oil rig row is a stroy of “historical, diplomatic and potentially huge economic significance”, blogs Faisal Islam.