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For thousands of unsuspecting Finnish radio listeners, the bitter cold, snowy Sunday afternoon all of a sudden turned hot. Expecting light entertainment, they instead heard "newscasters" announce that World War III had begun. The West German city of Hamburg had been pulverized by a Soviet nuclear missile, the broadcast said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World Notes: Jan. 13, 1986 | 6/21/2005 | See Source »

In office a mere six months, García has already established himself as one of the most admired and influential leaders in Latin America. Part preacher, part pedagogue, he is praised for injecting new vigor into a crippled government and moribund economy. In addition, he has shaken boardrooms from Wall...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: South America: Flair, Firmness And Ideas | 6/21/2005 | See Source »

NASA's woes were further accentuated by a Soviet coup. Just as U.S. television cameras were showing the Navy recovery ship, the U.S.S. Preserver, bringing to Port Canaveral its dolorous cargo in a flag-draped container last week, Soviet television was beaming to the world images of a triumph: the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Painful Legacies of a Lost Mission | 6/21/2005 | See Source »

What gave Icahn's offer most of its credibility, though, was his surprising success at TWA. The New York City-born businessman took the helm of the floundering carrier 14 months ago after a bitter takeover battle. Few thought Icahn would ever be able to turn around the airline, which...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Takeover Tugs-of-War | 6/21/2005 | See Source »

The majestic Mohammed Ali Mosque has overlooked Cairo for 130 years. Last week Egyptians were contemplating another Muslim institution with the same name: Muhammad Ali, 44, the noted U.S. automaker. That's right, Ali has gone from rope-a-dope to car star. Lee Iacocca, you could be in a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Oct. 20, 1986 | 6/21/2005 | See Source »

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