British Conservative leaders announce bid to succeed Thatcher
A welfare recipient turned banker, a self made millionaire and an Eton educated candidate began campaigning to replace Thatcher. Major Hurd and Heseltine pledged to reassess the poll tax and present a tempered Europe stance while supporting Gulf crisis goals. Thatcher resigned after Heseltine's strong first ballot showing.
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Thatcher resignation won’t alter U S British ties says Cedar Rapids lawyer
Richard Acton, a Cedar Rapids barrister and writer who splits time with Britain, says the special relationship will remain strong despite Margaret Thatcher stepping down. He cites leaders John Major Douglas Hurd and Michael Heseltine and notes Thatcher’s 11 year tenure as a key factor in her British leadership legacy.
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U S and Guatemala clash over slaying of Illinois man
The murder of Michael V. DeVine 49 a Belleville Illinois native and hotelier near Peten Guatemala in June sparks U S Guatemala dispute. Six Guatemalans including five soldiers are charged while diplomats say key suspects remain at large and military investigators slow move. Col Mario Roberto Garcia Catalan in charge earlier has not been questioned.
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Ex-Communists survive challenge vote in Bulgaria
Sofia Bulgaria AP The embattled government of former Communists survived a no confidence vote but the opposition backed by unions pressed for change. The no confidence motion failed 201 to 159 in a 400 seat assembly as austerity measures passed.
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