Word: frostier
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Japanese trade difficulties, not to mention relations between the two countries in general, may become slightly frostier after the Prime Minister leaves the scene. Observes Larry Niksch, an Asian affairs specialist at the Congressional Research Service: "Nakasone and Reagan have been the glue that has kept the relation close. Below them there is a good deal of animosity on both sides. That could cause serious damage later...
Relations between Washington and Kabul became even frostier than usual last week after Afghanistan expelled U.S. Second Secretary Peter Graham, accusing the diplomat of selling pornographic literature in exchange for rugs. Calling the charge "ludicrous and wholly without foundation," the State Department retaliated by ordering Masjaedi Hewadmal, second secretary at the Afghan embassy in Washington, to leave...