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Aware of Winnie Mandela's erratic behavior in recent years, many South Africans were guessing that the once-divorced Nelson might give his wife the shove following his release from prison. Not so. With Winnie facing trial in February on kidnapping and assault charges, Nelson is now springing to her...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Winnie Factor | 12/17/1990 | See Source »

Apparently only then did many Americans begin to believe their own President. That in itself is a disturbing commentary on Bush's standing. His considerable achievements as a world statesman have made his performance on the home front, particularly his erratic, shortsighted mismanagement of the economy, seem all the worse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: America Abroad: The Bum Rap on Bush | 11/26/1990 | See Source »

Fahd's work habits are erratic. He will disappear for several weeks to relax at one of his houses abroad or on one of his yachts, then return to plow through all the work that has piled up in his absence. He sleeps during the day and often starts work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Gulf: An Exquisite Balancing Act | 9/24/1990 | See Source »

Durenberger, 55, until recently was best known in Washington for a troubled domestic life and an erratic voting record that hewed to his party's line only about half the time. But in 1988, as he campaigned successfully for re- election, questions arose about a $100,875 book-promotion arrangement...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Trials of David Durenberger | 6/11/1990 | See Source »

Head counters in the Russian parliament say the 1,050 attending Deputies are divided almost evenly into three groups: Yeltsin supporters, Vlasov loyalists and the undecided. Even the reformers have mixed feelings about the erratic, boastful populism of Yeltsin. He is, however, a vivid alternative to Vlasov, an organization man...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Soviet Union Playing for Keeps | 5/28/1990 | See Source »

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