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The "underwatergate" scandal in the aftermath of this weeks-long event was fueled by a secret diary kept by Narendra Sethia. One politician declared, "rejoice, rejoice" during this event. Alexander Haig (0[2])failed to prevent (0[2])this event (0[4])in shuttle diplomacy (20[1]0[1])with (0[1])an OAS (0[2])ally. (0[1])A "factor" named for this event (0[1])led to a huge electoral victory a year later over Michael (0[1])Foot. This (20[1])event was chronicled by tabloid headlines such as "Stick It Up Your Junta ("HOON-ta")!" and (*) "Gotcha!" (10[5])An (10[2])Exocet (10[2]0[1])missile (0[1])destroyed the (10[1])Sheffield (10[2])during this event, (10[1]0[1])where the General Belgrano was also (10[2])sunk. (10[1])Leopoldo Galtieri (10[1])was removed from power after Stanley was recaptured (10[1])in this conflict. (10[1]0[1])For (10[1])10 points, (10[1])name this war between (10[1])the UK (10[1])and Argentina. (10[2])■END■ (10[14])

ANSWER: Falklands War [or Guerra de las Malvinas; accept answers such as the conclusion of the Falklands War; accept anything related to the scandal around the sinking of the General Belgrano until "General Belgrano" is read]
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