Gorbachev accepts blame for USSR problems amid reforms
Mikhail Gorbachev told the Moscow City Communist Party Conference that the Soviet Union faces worsening food shortages ethnic conflicts and crime. He said errors by central organs led to paralysis and pledged steps to boost food supplies while keeping the party's dominance and unity of the republics. A Izvestia poll showed trust in the party dropping to 14 percent from 27 percent.
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Rail workers in eastern Germany end three day strike
Berlin reports that unions and rail management reached a late night agreement after six hours of talks. About 235 000 workers paused service affecting freight backlog of 550 trains and passenger trains returned to normal by Thursday. The dispute highlighted post unity era economic tensions and job security concerns in the east ahead of Sunday elections.
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Resignation of Bulgaria Premier Ends Daily Strike Pressure
Premier Andrei Lukanov and his Communist era government resigned under mounting strikes protests and parliamentary pressure. The move aims to end a four day nationwide strike as Bulgaria faces an economic crisis with rationing and debt payments amid political turmoil.
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