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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Impulsive and generous to a fault with relatives and friends, Mobutu must contend with their incessant demands for money and favors. One major distraction has been a feud between children of his late first wife Marie- Antoinette and those of his second, Bobi Ladawa. Another has been rivalry between Bobi Ladawa and her identical twin, a widow whom Mobutu took as a mistress some years ago and with whom he promptly had several children. Though such behavior has roots in African tradition, it has led to raucous family turmoil that represents a significant drain on the time Mobutu devotes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Leaving Fire in His Wake: MOBUTU SESE SEKO | 2/22/1993 | See Source »

...contend that we add a new dimension called internally-directed curiosity," she said...

Author: By Virginia A. Triant, | Title: Science, Social Issues Linked | 2/12/1993 | See Source »

Demjanjuk's attorneys and family members contend that Ryan overlooked evidence because he was under heavy political pressure to win convictions against Nazi criminals...

Author: By Joe Mathews, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Ryan Denies Improper Prosecution | 2/3/1993 | See Source »

...next night, Harvard had to contend with hard-hitting RIT. With an RIT player off for an illegal body check (go figure), the Crimson took a 2-1 lead in the third when Alissi notched her second-goal of the weekend on assists from junior Francie Walton and freshman Holly Leitzes. But RIT evened it up at 15:15 and neither team made good for the remainder of the game...

Author: By Jay K. Varma, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: W. Hockey Scores Two Ties; Icemen Escape Union Upset | 1/20/1993 | See Source »

...argues his ideas with zest and vigor -- in contrast to the cautious, softspoken approach of Perez de Cuellar. Critics contend that Boutros-Ghali's sharp mind crosses the line into impatience and rudeness toward diplomats, who generally do not like to act hastily...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Under Fire | 1/18/1993 | See Source »

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