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Sinn Fein yesterday showed signs of softening its criticism of John Major's Ulster peace initiative, with the party's leading strategist Martin McGuinness expressing optimism about the British Government's intentions. McGuinness pointed to a recent article by Major in the Irish News, which seemed to
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As the Bosnian conflict escalated into a humanitarian crisis, Western leaders were forced to confront their own divisions and the limitations of their power. A week of intense diplomacy culminated in a Nato decision to prepare for air strikes against Serbian artillery positions, a move that was seen as a
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The British government's stance on Bosnia seems to have undergone a significant change in recent days, but its commitment to action remains uncertain. Initially, on Monday, Prime Minister John Major demanded "tough and muscular action" to end the slaughter of civilians in Sarajevo, while Foreign Secretary
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John Major's leadership is under threat as new analysis suggests the Conservative party will lose 285 council seats in the local elections in May, with the loss of 160 of those seats in the key battleground of London. An exclusive interview with the Prime Minister revealed that he
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John Major's attempts to restore his authority are being undermined by an embarrassing feud with his former Chancellor, Norman Lamont. In an interview with the Times magazine, Lamont described Major as "weak and hopeless" and was critical of the Prime Minister's attempts to revive
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Prime Minister John Major has been dealt another blow with the open criticism from his former Chancellor, Norman Lamont. Lamont described Major as "weak and hopeless" and called his moral crusade "nauseating". This is not the first time Lamont has publicly disapproved of Major's
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Sir Douglas Hurd gave John Major a boost yesterday by dismissing speculation about his resignation from the government. The Foreign Secretary denied reports of a leadership crisis, attributing the speculation to "a crisis that isn't real" fueled by some media outlets. Hurd also backed Downing Street&
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As the Anglo-Irish peace initiative stalls, Peter Robinson, deputy leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, has accused British Prime Minister John Major of secretly working with the Irish Republican Army (IRA) to negotiate the details of a united Ireland. Robinson's allegations claim that Major is using secret channels
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British Prime Minister John Major has described the recent NATO summit as a pivotal conference that will help shape the alliance's future in the post-Cold War era. Major emphasized the need to redefine NATO's role in maintaining peace in Europe, citing the end of the Cold
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British Prime Minister John Major recently defended his government's "back to basics" campaign, saying it was a broad policy aimed at instilling a sense of stability in the country's population amidst rapid changes and insecurity. Major emphasized that the campaign was not just about
