Francis Pym, at 86; was Britain's foreign secretary Mar 10, 2008
In 1982, he was named foreign secretary during the Falkland Islands war, after the resignation of Peter Carrington. Thatcher fired Mr. Pym after winning the 1983 election, and he became increasingly critical of her policies. (Boston Globe)
Knopfler Seeing 'Crimson' On New Album... Jul 18, 2007
Proceeds will benefit the South Atlantic Medal Association, which represents veterans of the 1980s Falkland Islands war. Here is the track list for Kill To Get Crimson. (Billboard.com)
Queen Elizabeth II leads British memorial for Falkland Islands War Jun 14, 2007
The Associated Press Published: June 14, 2007. LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II joined old warriors and widows of the fallen on Thursday at a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the end of the Falkland Islands conflict. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
- Tristram Hunt Apr 29, 2007
From the Duke of Clarence (the future King William IV) in the late 18th century to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, in the Falkland Islands war, the armed services have proved efficacious careers for otherwise aimless princes. Moreover, royal involvement remains important to regimental ethos. (Guardian Unlimited)
British drama looks at Margaret Thatcher Mar 22, 2007
London-based producer and distributor Pathe Productions said it had commissioned a film about former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, set during the 1982 Falkland Islands war with Argentina. Pathe said the film would cover the 17 days leading up to the conflict and would focus on Thatcher's controversial decision to go to war over Britain's sparsely populated possessions in the South Atlantic. (The Miami Herald)
People: Uma Thurman, Michelle Yeoh, Margaret Thatcher Mar 22, 2007
Productions announced that it has commissioned a film about the former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, set during the 1982 Falkland Islands war with Argentina. The success of Stephen Frears's movie "The Queen" especially Helen Mirren's Oscar-winning depiction of Queen Elizabeth II in the week following the 1997 death of Princess Diana has reawakened interest in recent British history. (International Herald Tribune)
Dancer Vilma Ebsen, sister of Buddy, dies Mar 22, 2007
London-based Pathe Productions said Tuesday that it had commissioned a film about former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, set during the 1982 Falkland Islands war with Argentina. Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell has donated nearly 300 acres of his middle Georgia hunting preserve to the state as a conservation easement. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Big-screen treatment for Thatcher Mar 21, 2007
London-based producer and distributor Pathe Productions said Tuesday it had commissioned a film about former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, set during the 1982 Falkland Islands war with Argentina. Pathe said the film would cover the 17 days leading up to the conflict and would focus on Thatcher's controversial decision to go to war over Britain's sparsely populated possessions in the South Atlantic. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Margaret Thatcher to get big-screen treatment Mar 21, 2007
Former Prime Minister to be focus of film set during Falkland Islands War ... London-based producer and distributor Pathe Productions said Tuesday it had commissioned a film about former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, set during the 1982 Falkland Islands war with Argentina. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Charleston Daily Mail: Hats off Feb 24, 2007
Prince Harry will follow the footsteps of his uncle, the Duke of York, who flew helicopters in the Falkland Islands War with Argentina in 1982. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Off the tango track| Jan 15, 2007
milonga its all but impossible to ignore the tango in Buenos Aires, but the city has so much more to offer as Richard Holmes discovered (iAfrica.com)
Meanwhile: Looking forward to looking back Jan 7, 2007
25th anniversary of the Falkland Islands war (March 19-June 14, 1982). Today's perspective: Nostalgia for era when wars ended in less than three months and only involved the British. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Former UN ambassador Kirkpatrick dies at 80 Dec 9, 2006
She also earned a degree of enmity across the Atlantic for her open sympathy, shared by then secretary of state Alexander Haig, with Argentina during the 1982 Falkland Islands war with Britain. She felt that anti-communist regimes, such as the Buenos Aires junta headed by General Leopold Galtieri, deserved support whenever possible. (MSNBC -- Business)
Reagan, Thatcher and Pope Saved the West Dec 9, 2006
NewsMax: In the book you assert that the Falkland Islands war helped Thatcher in the Cold War struggle. Could you explain how her decision to go to war over the matter of British sovereignty over these remote islands prepared her to fight the Cold War. (Newsmax)
Letter: Peace movements shown to perpetuate conflict Aug 25, 2006
Remember the Falkland Islands war, when Argentina sent troops into the Falklands to capture a little British colony in the South Atlantic. Before there were peace movements and the U.N., sending troops into those islands could easily have meant finding British troops or bombs in Buenos Aires. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Pacifists versus peace Jul 21, 2006
Remember the Falkland Islands war, when Argentina sent troops into the Falklands to capture this little British colony in the South Atlantic ... Remember the Falkland Islands war, when Argentina sent troops into the Falklands to capture this little British colony in the South Atlantic. (Townhall.com)
Fighting for citizenship: Put foreigners who enlist in the U.S. armed forces on a fast track to naturalization Apr 21, 2006
They have continued to distinguish themselves - from the 1982 Falkland Islands war to the ongoing war in Iraq. The Gurkhas' glittering record is worth mentioning because we are in the midst of a heated debate over immigration. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Weinberger remembered as tough, 'compassionate' Apr 5, 2006
Mr. Weinberger had supported Mrs. Thatcher's decision to dispatch British forces for the Falkland Islands war in 1982. Also in attendance were Mr. Cheney, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Peter Pace and Maine's two Republican senators, Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins. (Washington Times)
The messiah is coming! Mar 5, 2006
"Listening to 'The Wall' it is impossible to ignore the feeling that we are dealing with the work of a genius. (Amos Oren, reviewing newly-released album for Yedioth Ahronoth, January 1980) Ladies and Gentlemen, there is no other way to say it, so let it just be said: This will be the most important rock concert ever here in the Holy Land. Period. For tens of thousands of Israelis (maybe more), Roger Waters upcoming concert at Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon is much more important than bringing the... (Ynetnews)
Prince William Heads to Military Academy Jan 8, 2006
Prince Philip, Wills' grandfather, served in the navy and saw action during World War II. Prince Andrew, his uncle, was a navy helicopter pilot in the Falkland Islands War. It's too soon to know whether Wills will ever see combat himself, but he has got time to get ready just in case. (ABC News - World)
Community Newspapers in Jaffna and Conflict Sensitive Journalism Jan 1, 2006
In the 1982 Falkland Islands war, the BBC was accused of jingoism. At times, when patriotism is at play, news that goes against ones country is downplayed and even official press releases are passed on as researched material. (PeaceJournalism.com)
