Thatcher takes on Gorbachev over UN role
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Mr Bush and Lady Thatcher said the UN had limitations, while Mr Gorbachev argued for it to be made more effective as a means for settling international conflict. The discussion ended the "State of the World Forum", an international meeting of 500 politicians, scientists and artists, chaired by Mr Gorbachev, to discuss how to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. Reuter
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