'The Iron Lady' shows Thatcher still divides Brits
LONDON — With hairdo, handbag and hubris, she dominated — and divided — Britain for a decade. Now a film about Margaret Thatcher is doing it all over again.“The Iron Lady” stars Meryl Streep as...
View ArticleMeryl Streep says she enjoys playing difficult women, picks up lifetime award...
BERLIN — Meryl Streep said she has always enjoyed playing difficult women as she presented her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in Berlin, where she was being honored for her achievements over more than...
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25 years agoU.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher calls for compromise on the “Star Wars” missile defense shield. 50 years agoUnemployment rose by 507,000 in November to high for year of 5.8 percent.75...
View ArticleThatcher papers show fascination with Reagan visit
LONDON — It is not often the president of the United States needs to seek fashion advice.But when Ronald Reagan was getting ready for a visit to England as a guest of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1982,...
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View ArticleMargaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dies at 87
LONDON — Love her or loathe her, one thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain.The Iron Lady who ruled for 11 remarkable years imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation —...
View ArticleOther Views: 'Iron Lady" forged a new Britain
‘Iron Lady’ forged a new Britain Margaret Thatcher, who died Monday, came to power as Britain’s first female prime minister in 1979. By the time she left 11 years later, her nation was transformed, as...
View ArticleWill: Thatcher's vigorous virtues led her to be formidable
She had the eyes of Caligula and the lips of Marilyn Monroe. So said Francois Mitterrand, the last serious socialist to lead a major European nation, speaking of Margaret Thatcher, who helped bury...
View ArticleIron Lady laid to rest with full pomp
LONDON — Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s Iron Lady, was laid to rest Wednesday, April 17, with a level of pomp and protest reflecting her status as a commanding, polarizing political figure.Bishop of...
View ArticleThomas: Thatcher's death brings Britain's hateful politics to forefront
BELFAST, Northern Ireland — The death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has prompted reactions from Britain’s far left that takes bad taste to new extremes. During its Top 40 music...
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