World's Rich Grow But Not Really Getting Richer
Fortune magazine's 1992 world billionaires ranking shows average wealth at 2.7 billion dollars, unchanged from the previous year, while owners cool spending and pursue other pursuits. The sultan of Brunei remains the richest at 37 billion, but trims excesses and focuses on Mecca trips and restraint. The Walton family, heirs of Sam Walton, ranks No. 2 with 24 billion in combined wealth.
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Another Coup Could Weaken Yeltsin Hold Another Coup Could Weaken Yeltsin Hold
Russians face rising prices and unemployment as talk of a second coup against President Boris Yeltsin surfaces. Veteran hard-liner Col. Vietor Alksnis warns of a 1991 style rehearsal, while Army Capt. Valery Gaidai vows to defend reforms and comeback to the barricades if needed. A public poll shows 42 percent fear a pro Communist and fascist alliance threatens Russia’s future.
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