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UK and Argentina Clash at Tribunal Over Falklands Oil Project

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Britain is defending the Falklands oil project at a two-day tribunal hearing in Hamburg.

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Argentina challenged the Sea Lion development, claiming British and Israeli firms acted unlawfully.

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Downing Street rejected Argentina's characterisation and asserted Falkland Islanders' right to natural resources.

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The UN-backed tribunal will assess provisional measures requested by Buenos Aires.

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