A stunning setback

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The voters of Denmark dealt European unity a severe blow when they rejected the Maastricht Treaty on Jun 2, 1992. The treaty would have created a single European currency, and brought European Community (EC) countries closer together. The vote underscored the rift between EC politicians and voters.

Denmark, European Union, European Economic Community

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Biting the Apple: in a stunning move, Microsoft's Bill Gates bails out former rival Steve Jobs

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Microsoft and Apple have been bitter rivals for two decades, but in a surprise move, Apple head Steve Jobs announced that Microsoft paid $205 million for a 5% stake in Apple. In return, Apple will drop its legal claims against Microsoft. Ramifications of the agreement are discussed.

Management, Computer industry, Finance, Microsoft Corp., Investments, AAPL, Gates, Bill, MSFT, Jobs, Steven, Apple Inc.

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A republic deeply divided

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The Sep 20, 1992, French vote on the Maastricht Treaty providing for European economic unity will be a make or break vote for the pact and the future of the single European market. Several polls have shown French voters to be evenly divided over the treaty.

France

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