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Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Helen Thomas, veteran reporter: why she had to resign | World news | The Guardian

Helen Thomas, veteran reporter: why she had to resign | World news | The Guardian

Her fierce questions shocked White House staff; Castro refused to answer her. And now veteran reporter Helen Thomas has had to quit. By Chris McGreal

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Helen Thomas listens during the White House daily briefing at the White House in 2008. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Fidel Castro was once asked to define the difference between democracy in Cuba and the United States. "I don't have to answer questions from Helen Thomas," the old revolutionary replied.

The grand dame of the White House press corps, who outlasted nine American presidential administrations – and Castro's rule – was finally forced to halt her determined, often opinion-laden questioning and into retirement this week over comments on the issue closest to her heart, the Middle East. More...

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