Word: directe
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...bloody denouement of the demonstrations seemed to be the direct result of Deng's attempts to retain the upper hand in a protracted power struggle among China's leaders. The disarray was signaled by the failure in recent weeks of party elders to reach consensus on the formal ouster of party chief Zhao Ziyang, who had lost favor because he sympathized with the student protesters. Within the party rank and file, the hard-liners' attempts to brand Zhao a counterrevolutionary had met with silent resistance and even mutters of bu dui (not correct...
...drawing rooms of Kensington is equally appropriate among the Mud People of the fierce Orokaiva tribe of Papua New Guinea -- if you have a gun." Closer to home, he examines every appalling aspect of modern life. Under the heading of "Rebuffs," he notes that "at one time the 'cut direct' was delivered by looking right at a person and not acknowledging his acquaintance or even his existence. This is no longer done. It has been replaced by the lawsuit." The subject of drinking inspires a classic paradox: "Never refuse wine. It is an odd but universally held opinion that anyone...
...attacked demonstrators with shovels and, it is alleged, with poison gas, killing 20. The probing questions continued until the new First Vice President and nonvoting Politburo member, Anatoli Lukyanov, was moved to read out three hitherto secret telegrams sent from the Georgian party leadership, absolving the Kremlin of any direct responsibility...
...Harvard releases a report showing that investments in South Africa-related companies fell from $230.9 million to $163.8 million--more than 30 percent during the last six months of 1988. But University money managers say the drop was caused by company divestments and not by any direct efforts on Harvard's part...
...Harvard registers students and distributes pamphlets containing its most direct statement to date on anti-gay harassment. In a related move, the College names Janet A. Viggiani assistant dean for coeducation, and announces that six house masters have named resident tutors for bisexual, gay and lesbian issues...