Falkland's Oil Riches Stir Old Rivalry

Vast oil riches are expected from drilling off of Argentina's coast, but Argentina won’t see a dime of the profits.

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Vast oil riches are expected from Falkland drilling, but Argentina won’t see a dime.
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