Storming the Bastille

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France's falling economy threatens devaluation of the franc and recalls the British pound's 1992 plight and eventual withdrawal from the Exchange-Rate Mechanism (ERM). The viability of the ERM is questioned. European Community countries need to coordinate sound economic polices.

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Cop out? The police

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New Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan was elected largely because of his promise to add 3,000 police officers to the city's force. That may be more difficult than he envisioned, due to cuts in the state budget and problems with the police union.

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Storming the rampart

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Problems facing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), includings trials of officers, and the future of the LAPD are examined in detail.

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