A tale of two ladies

Article Abstract:

British nationalists were taken aback by a speech by the Queen which endorsed the European Community movement. Some believe the Queen is easily led astray by her Foreign Office, but she is more astute than that. Her enthusiasm for European unity surprises only those who do not realize her political acumen.

United Kingdom, Political aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, International relations, European federation, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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Ladies at deuce

Article Abstract:

The best women players rarely lose preliminary rounds of tournaments because the women's pro tour has fewer talented players than the men's. Critics decry the dominance of such top women pros as Monica Seles and Martina Navratilova, saying they decrease interest in the sport.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Compensation and benefits, Tennis, Women tennis players, Sportsmanship, Professionalism in sports

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Ladies first, first ladies

Article Abstract:

As many as 550 million women who work farms in rural countrysides in poor countries are living at or below the poverty level. The International Fund for Agricultural Development is holding a meeting of the wives of over fifty heads of state to address the problem.

International aspects, Social policy, Poverty, Women farmers, International Fund for Agricultural Development

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