Navy Destroyer's 'Routine Patrols' Anger Argentina -- Sydney Morning HeraldLONDON: British warships are on standby to protect commercial shipping to the Falkland Islands as the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, said Britain would take a robust stand against any Argentine encroachment on the resource-rich South Atlantic territory.
HMS York, a type-42 destroyer, was on a ''tight leash'' patrolling the seas around the islands in response to rising tensions over British companies' oil exploration near the Falklands.
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More News On The Falklands
Falklands rig to start drilling next week despite Argentine protests -- The Daily Mail
Argentina rules out military action in Falklands -- Washington Post
Tension in Falklands rises as rig arrives and Argentina seeks help -- Times Online
Falklands oil row dialogue sought by Argentina -- BBC
PM confident talks can resolve Falklands dispute -- AFP
Oil change in the Falklands: from sheep farm outpost to energy boom -- Mirror
World news roundup: Argentina accuses Britain of 'whipping up' war -- Washington Post
My Comment: Even if Argentina wanted to grab the Falklands .... they simply do not have the resources to even contemplate bringing their soldiers to the island .... let alone holding it.
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