Argentina slams British 'arrogance' on war anniversary

Argentina brushed away British diplomatic overtures and accused London of "arrogance" as the two countries yesterday marked the outbreak of their war over the Falkland Islands 25 years ago.

The islands are known in Argentina by their Spanish name, the Malvinas.

While British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett voiced "continuing regret" over the loss of life on both sides of the conflict in the South Atlantic, her Argentinian counterpart condemned what he described as the insensitive military triumphalism of London's commemorative plans.