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Turkish voters cast their ballots today in a local election that has taken on the significance of a national vote due to the country's rapidly sagging economic confidence and a wave of corruption scandals. President Suleyman Demirel warned that the governing coalition could not survive if its total
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More than 100,000 French students, trade unionists, and protesters took to the streets of Paris, demonstrating against the "Youth Smic" law, which allows employers to pay young workers less than the minimum wage. The protests, which have been escalating over the past week, have added to the
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Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds traveled to New York, where he asserted that the recent attacks on London's Heathrow airport by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) would have no impact on ongoing peace talks in Northern Ireland. The peace initiative, known as the Downing Street Declaration, was announced
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British Prime Minister John Major has spoken out against the Irish Republican Army's recent mortar attacks on Heathrow Airport, stating that they cannot bomb their way to peace talks on the future of Ulster. The attacks, which occurred in the past week, caused widespread disruption to airline schedules
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John Major, the incumbent Prime Minister, weathered a barrage of criticism from within his own party on Monday, shrugging off suggestions that he may be ousted in favor of a more forceful leader. The 8 million listeners tuning into BBC Radio 2 were treated to a candid discussion between Mr.
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Japan's Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa has cancelled plans for a cabinet reshuffle, giving in to opposition from his own ministers and undermining his own authority. The move is seen as a major setback for the prime minister, who had been planning to remove his chief cabinet secretary, Masayoshi
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Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa's decision to expel his chief Cabinet secretary, Masayoshi Takemura, from a key policy-making role is likely to have significant implications for Japan's economy and its relationship with the United States. After seven months of unstable government and several policy zigzags, Hosokawa has
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The Australian House of Representatives' question time has become a caricature of its former self, marked by a lack of accountability and a diminished role for the Prime Minister. The recent implementation of a roster system for ministers' attendance and the Prime Minister's reduced availability have
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Prime Minister Keating's bid to revive his public image beyond Canberra by hosting a comedy show with Derryn Hinch and Sir Bob Geldof on Channel 9's `Midday Show' yesterday backfired when only six Government ministers attended question time in the House of Representatives, allowing the
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As trade tensions between Japan and the United States escalate, Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa has taken steps to address Washington's concerns, seeking to avoid a damaging trade war. Despite the challenges, Hosokawa's approach is facing skepticism due to the lack of a comprehensive plan to address
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As Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa's firm stance against American trade demands earned widespread approval in Japan, the sudden jump in the yen's value has sent shockwaves through the business community and reversed sentiment about a confrontation with the United States. Initially, corporate executives and economists praised
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Prime Minister Keating has introduced significant reforms to the parliamentary process, aiming to reduce the public perception of him as a "hectoring bully" and blunt the Opposition's attacks. Through planned absences and reduced question time, Keating hopes to create a more tranquil atmosphere in the House
