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The Iran-Contra scandal revealed, 1986
America reacts to revelations of a US arms for hostages deal with Iran. Arbitrageur Ivan Boesky admits insider trading on Wall Street and is fined $100 million.
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Fri 21 Nov 1986
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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