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Kuwait: If War Begins

A fight to liberate Kuwait would pit lasers against razor wire in a battle that would be short, phenomenally violent and, all too probably, bloody

Ollie North's Latest Laugh

A new ruling batters the case against Iran-contra defendants, raising doubts about congressional immunity

WORLD

Wrapped In Cotton Wool

Faced with shortages and squabbling reformers, the mayor of Leningrad discovers the difficulty of getting things done

Poland A Stranger Calls

In his bid to become President, Lech Walesa must defeat a mysterious newcomer who is surprisingly popular with the voter

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Food: A Golden Age for Grapes (Food)

California's talented young winemakers are having their best of times, even as they worry about worse days that may lie ahead

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Let Us Entertain You

Matsushita rattles American nerves by paying $6.1 billion for a Hollywood dream machine, but the giant MCA is likely to be stronger as a result

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