Word: afghanistan
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Afghans themselves will decide the final status of their country among nations," Gorbachev said in a statement read on national television by an announcer. Afghanistan's future "is none of our business," he said...
MOSCOW--Mikhail S. Gorbachev announced Monday that the Soviet Union will withdraw from Afghanistan beginning on May 15 if U.N.-sponsored peace talks reach a settlement within five weeks. He said the pullout could be completed within 10 months...
...Soviet leader also said that the Kremlin does not want a say in who governs Afghanistan after the departure of its estimated 115,000 troops, who have been battling Afghan guerillas for more than eight years...
Thatcher: "Gorbachev wants your hands off Afghanistan, Castro wants your hands off Central America and I want your hands...
...pair seemed to represent different eras of TV journalism. Mudd was cerebral and low-key, the well-connected Washington insider. Rather was the brash, high-profile network terrier -- and an undeniable star. Sometimes too much the star. For one well-publicized 60 Minutes story, Rather traveled into Afghanistan disguised in native garb. He introduced himself to a rebel leader with the memorable line "Hello, my name is Rather." Critics hooted at the stunt and dubbed him Gunga...