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World Service,24 Jul 2001,14 mins

Antarctic Treaty Headquarters

London Calling the Falklands Islands

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Britain drops opposition to Argentina hosting the Antarctic Treaty Headquarters. Mike Richardson, of the Foreign Office, describes Argentina's role in the region. Also in the programme: opposition to America leaving the Kyoto agreement and issues with the international moratorium on whaling. Presenter: Graham Bound.

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