Portrait of a president

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Mary Robinson is the first woman president of Ireland. Robinson, a constitutional lawyer, was elected president after a hard-fought campaign against party favorites. Robinson has transformed the nonpolitical, nonexecutive post into an influential pulpit for the people's concerns.

Author: Howell, Georgina
Political activity, Ireland, Political aspects, Robinson, Mary

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Thompson's turn

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Thompson is not dwelling on her 1993 Academy Award for best actress in 'Howards End.' Her new films include 'Much Ado About Nothing' and 'Remains of the Day.' It is the substance and quality of her work that matter to her most of all.

Author: Howell, Georgina
Biography, Interview, Personalities, Motion picture actors and actresses, Movie actors, Thompson, Emma, Much Ado About Nothing (Branagh, Kenneth; 1993) (Motion picture), Howards End (Motion picture), Remains of the Day (Motion picture)

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Princess Diana: leading royalty into reality

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Princess Diana's natural style and her devotion to her charity work have made her the most popular member of the British royal family. Her trip to Nepal to support the Red Cross and the Leprosy Mission is described.

Author: Howell, Georgina
Cover Story, Behavior, Diana, Princess of Wales, Princesses

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