Patrick Salmon, the Foreign Office historian who compiled the volume of papers published on Friday as German Unification 1989-1990: Documents on British Policy Overseas Section III Volume VII, says Mrs Thatcher's trenchant objections made little practical difference.

BBC: Thatcher's fight against German unity

In his most policy-minded section, he traces how liberal commitment to openness plays out with regard to free speech, immigration and transparent government.

ECONOMIST: Liberalism

On Tuesday, the ACLU wrote to the school, saying the policy violated a section of the 1972 federal education law, which requires equal opportunities for both sexes.

BBC: US school ends classroom ban on pregnant students

However, the minister said he wanted to assure members the draft policy included a section looking at a shared future and this would be looked at further when it was implemented.

BBC: Culture Committee

The final section examines the complex interplay of culture, values and democratic channels on public policy and delivery of health care.

CNN: MAPPING A SOCIAL SCOURGE

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WHITEHOUSE: The White House