Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
According to BBC News, the action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
This world story centres on Argentina. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK, Falklands and Falkland Islands.
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- Argentina · Americas
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- UK, Falklands, Falkland Islands
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- World
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