BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Tensions between Argentina and Britain have been escalating over Britain's oil drilling plan in the disputed oil-rich Malvinas (Falkland) Islands. The two countries were locked in a new round of verbal skirmishes 28 years after their bitter war over the ownership of the archipelago.
Earlier this month, the British government approved Desire Petroleum, a British oil explorer, to drill around the disputed islands, drawing strong opposition from the Argentine side. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said last Thursday that the exploration was "completely in accordance with international law." However, Argentina accused Britain of doing "an unilateral act of aggression and subduing" by deciding the hydrocarbon exploration in the South Atlantic archipelago.
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Earlier this month, the British government approved Desire Petroleum, a British oil explorer, to drill around the disputed islands, drawing strong opposition from the Argentine side. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said last Thursday that the exploration was "completely in accordance with international law." However, Argentina accused Britain of doing "an unilateral act of aggression and subduing" by deciding the hydrocarbon exploration in the South Atlantic archipelago.
Full Story: Rich oil prospects in disputed islands raise Argentina-Britain tensions - Xinhua
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