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Major, John

Homeless Protest in London, International Publishers at Russian Book Fair, and Global News Briefs

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A demonstration of homelessness in London took place in response to British Prime Minister John Major's call for a crackdown on beggars, highlighting the issue of 617 homeless people who died on the streets of Britain in 1992. Meanwhile, international publishers from Germany, Britain, Spain, and France showcased their publications at the St. Petersburg book fair, capitalizing on Russia's growing interest in foreign books. In other news, two bombs exploded in northern Spain, injuring three people, and the Socialist Party led in Hungarian elections with a predicted 54% majority.

Key Takeaways:

  • A homeless protest rally was held in central London, commemorating the 617 people who died on the streets of Britain in 1992, according to figures from the charity group Crisis.
  • The demonstration was planned before Prime Minister John Major's statement, with marchers carrying placards criticizing him for his stance on begging.
  • International publishers from Germany, Britain, Spain, and France participated in the St. Petersburg book fair, capitalizing on Russia's growing interest in foreign books.
  • The Russian market's appetite for foreign books drew big-name publishers to the book fair, including Longman Group Ltd., Oxford University Press, and Penguin Books Ltd.
  • Two bombs exploded at tourist resorts in the Basque region of northern Spain, injuring three people, with police warning people not to pick up suspicious-looking bags.
  • Socialists won the general elections in Hungary with an absolute majority of about 54%, promising a 'new style of government' and economic reforms to improve living standards.

Statistics:

  • 617 homeless people died on the streets of Britain in 1992 (Crisis).
  • 54% predicted majority for the Socialist Party in Hungarian elections (exit polls).
  • 21% predicted votes for the parties of the current tripartite centresh-right government in Hungarian elections (exit polls).
  • 3 people injured in the bomb explosions in northern Spain (UPI).
  • 2 bombs exploded at tourist resorts in the Basque region of northern Spain (UPI).

Sources:

  • "Homeless stage protest rally in London" (UPI, May 29)
  • "Foreign publishers at Russian book fair" (UPI, May 29)
  • "Two bombs injure Spanish weekenders" (UPI, May 29)
  • "Socialists lead in Hungarian elections" (UPI, May 29)

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