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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...
...have a better prospect now than Mrs. Thatcher of leading the Conservative Party into a fourth election victory." The party's 372 Members of Parliament were to indicate in a secret ballot this week whether they agreed with him. Bookmakers were offering 2-to-1 odds on Thatcher to retain her position as leader of the ruling party and thus as Prime Minister. To win outright, she must receive an overall majority plus 15% more votes than any other candidate. To force a second ballot next week, Heseltine has to garner at least...
...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...