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23/02/2010
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Border Bomb 'Futile'
The Stormont First Minister and DUP Leader Peter D Robinson and the Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have jointly condemned last night's bomb attack in the border city of Newry, Co Down. Mr Robinson said: "The people who carried out this attack are determined to destroy all that has been achieved in recent months. Their sole aim is to return Northern Ireland to its darkest past. They will not succeed." Mr McGuinness said: "I am determined that last night's attack will not undermine the progress we have made. The perpetrators are acting against the democratically expressed wishes of all the people of Ireland. They have nothing to offer our society, we will continue on the road we have set out upon to deliver a better future. Attacks such as this are futile and serve only to strengthen our resolve." See: Newry Car Bomb Condemned
Falklands Focus
The Latin American and Caribbean leaders have backed Argentina's claim over the Falklands, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has said. At a regional summit in Cancun, Mexico, a document has reportedly been drafted giving Argentina unanimous support. The news comes a day after a British oil rig began drilling for oil off the islands, a move Argentina formally objected to, but the UK's Defence Minister said the Government would take whatever steps necessary to protect the Falklands. Argentina and Britain went to war over the South Atlantic islands in 1982, after Buenos Aires invaded the archipelago.
Mice Checked Out
Supermarket giant, Tesco has been ordered to pay £74,000 in fines and costs after mice were seen between the aisles of a Suffolk store. Suffolk Coastal District Council said its food safety team found a "catalogue of problems" at Tesco Extra in Martlesham, near Ipswich. Tesco was convicted of eight hygiene-related offences from April to August 2007 following a trial on Monday. Magistrates in Ipswich fined the store £17,000 and ordered it to pay £57,000 towards the council's costs.
Edinburgh Fire
More than 40 residents were evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in an Edinburgh block of flats in the early hours of the morning. The blaze started in a bin area of Salamander Court in Leith at 3am on Tuesday. The building was evacuated because of the danger of smoke inhalation. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes and no-one was injured.
No Royal Wedding
Prince William laughed off a question about any marriage plans he might have yesterday during a visit to a new rehabilitation centre in a former private hospital. He was asked by blinded serviceman Simon Brown if he might have an invitation to his wedding, but William, 27, whose long-term girlfriend is Kate Middleton, smiled: "You'll have to wait a while yet, I think". He was visiting St Dunstan's centre in Llandudno, Conwy, for service personnel who have lost their sight.
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The Stormont First Minister and DUP Leader Peter D Robinson and the Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have jointly condemned last night's bomb attack in the border city of Newry, Co Down. Mr Robinson said: "The people who carried out this attack are determined to destroy all that has been achieved in recent months. Their sole aim is to return Northern Ireland to its darkest past. They will not succeed." Mr McGuinness said: "I am determined that last night's attack will not undermine the progress we have made. The perpetrators are acting against the democratically expressed wishes of all the people of Ireland. They have nothing to offer our society, we will continue on the road we have set out upon to deliver a better future. Attacks such as this are futile and serve only to strengthen our resolve." See: Newry Car Bomb Condemned
Falklands Focus
The Latin American and Caribbean leaders have backed Argentina's claim over the Falklands, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has said. At a regional summit in Cancun, Mexico, a document has reportedly been drafted giving Argentina unanimous support. The news comes a day after a British oil rig began drilling for oil off the islands, a move Argentina formally objected to, but the UK's Defence Minister said the Government would take whatever steps necessary to protect the Falklands. Argentina and Britain went to war over the South Atlantic islands in 1982, after Buenos Aires invaded the archipelago.
Mice Checked Out
Supermarket giant, Tesco has been ordered to pay £74,000 in fines and costs after mice were seen between the aisles of a Suffolk store. Suffolk Coastal District Council said its food safety team found a "catalogue of problems" at Tesco Extra in Martlesham, near Ipswich. Tesco was convicted of eight hygiene-related offences from April to August 2007 following a trial on Monday. Magistrates in Ipswich fined the store £17,000 and ordered it to pay £57,000 towards the council's costs.
Edinburgh Fire
More than 40 residents were evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in an Edinburgh block of flats in the early hours of the morning. The blaze started in a bin area of Salamander Court in Leith at 3am on Tuesday. The building was evacuated because of the danger of smoke inhalation. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes and no-one was injured.
No Royal Wedding
Prince William laughed off a question about any marriage plans he might have yesterday during a visit to a new rehabilitation centre in a former private hospital. He was asked by blinded serviceman Simon Brown if he might have an invitation to his wedding, but William, 27, whose long-term girlfriend is Kate Middleton, smiled: "You'll have to wait a while yet, I think". He was visiting St Dunstan's centre in Llandudno, Conwy, for service personnel who have lost their sight.
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01 February 2013
Argentina Reject Invite To Talks With Falklands
A Foreign Office invitation for Argentina to meet with members of the Falkland Islands government in London next week, has been turned down. "The international community does not recognise a third party in this dispute," the country’s foreign minister, Hector Timerman said, rejecting the offer.
Argentina Reject Invite To Talks With Falklands
A Foreign Office invitation for Argentina to meet with members of the Falkland Islands government in London next week, has been turned down. "The international community does not recognise a third party in this dispute," the country’s foreign minister, Hector Timerman said, rejecting the offer.
03 January 2013
Argentina Repeat Call For Return Of Falkland Islands
Argentina’s president has again called on the UK to return the Falkland Islands, a call strongly rebuffed by Downing St. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner had urged UK Prime Minister David Cameron to abide by a 1965 UN resolution to "negotiate a solution" to the dispute.
Argentina Repeat Call For Return Of Falkland Islands
Argentina’s president has again called on the UK to return the Falkland Islands, a call strongly rebuffed by Downing St. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner had urged UK Prime Minister David Cameron to abide by a 1965 UN resolution to "negotiate a solution" to the dispute.
15 June 2012
Argentina's President Demands Talks Over Sovereignty
In an escalating situation Argentina's President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has demanded that Britain enter negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Argentina's President Demands Talks Over Sovereignty
In an escalating situation Argentina's President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has demanded that Britain enter negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
23 September 2008
Briton Killed In Argentina Shooting
A British man has been killed in Argentina after reportedly being shot by two men on a motorcycle. Harry Christopher, 29, was shot multiple times in the back in the Moron area of Buenos Aires province on Friday, according to local media reports.
Briton Killed In Argentina Shooting
A British man has been killed in Argentina after reportedly being shot by two men on a motorcycle. Harry Christopher, 29, was shot multiple times in the back in the Moron area of Buenos Aires province on Friday, according to local media reports.
12 March 2013
Cameron Urges Argentine To Respect Referendum
Argentina have been urged to ‘respect the wishes of the people of the Falkland Islands’ after they voted overwhelmingly for the territory to stay British. The historical referendum aimed to send a defiant message to Argentina and the outside world.
Cameron Urges Argentine To Respect Referendum
Argentina have been urged to ‘respect the wishes of the people of the Falkland Islands’ after they voted overwhelmingly for the territory to stay British. The historical referendum aimed to send a defiant message to Argentina and the outside world.
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