Argentina takes Falklands dispute to UN

11/02/12 10:01 CET

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Argentina says Britain has deployed nuclear weapons near the Falkland Islands, a charge denied by London.

Argentinian foreign minister Héctor Timerman lodged a formal protest at the UN on Friday, saying Britain represents a threat to all of South America.

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