Word: retainers
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...only did Milosevic become the first holdover from the communist past to retain the presidency of a Yugoslav republic in an open election; his habit of waving the bloodied shirt of ethnic grievances set Serbia on a course of imminent collision with other Yugoslavs, notably Croats and Slovenes. Said Aleksandar Baljak, a Serbian journalist: "Democracy came and knocked at the door, but we weren't at home...
After its first free elections last June, Bulgaria became the only East European country to allow the Communist Party -- renamed the Bulgarian Socialist Party -- to retain power. But Prime Minister Andrei Lukanov's inability to alleviate chronic fuel and food shortages sparked weeks of street demonstrations. Last week after a four-day strike that paralyzed much of the country, Lukanov resigned. Appearing on television, he blamed the opposition for blocking his efforts toward reform, adding that it was "pointless" to * continue as Prime Minister. In Sofia demonstrators greeted the news with dancing and champagne...
Under Lee's firm and steady guidance, the port has evolved into a prosperous hub of commerce. But some Singaporeans have questioned the republic's puritanical social strictures, which include a campaign against overeating in restaurants. Meanwhile, Lee will retain considerable power as secretary- general of the ruling party and a senior minister in the Prime Minister's office...
...agreement, subject to the approval of the bondholders and the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, will forgive at least $13 million of annual interest and allows Trump and his investors to split ownership of the casino fifty-fifty. Provided he can meet certain performance goals, Trump will retain control of the company as chairman...
...leadership ballot, 60 M.P.s voted against her or abstained. This time, Heseltine's supporters claim he will top 100, which would be a major blow to her authority. As the Times of London put it last week, "The country needs to know whether Mrs. Thatcher does or does not retain sufficient party support to remain a strong Prime Minister. If she does not, she must...