From the shadows of World War II to the dawn of the digital surveillance age, this week’s archive spans decades of history-defining moments. The world watches as over a million protesters march in Peking, India reels from the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, and Israel executes a chaotic withdrawal from southern Lebanon. With stories ranging from Queen Elizabeth II’s historic peacemaking visit to Ireland to early warnings about Google’s “Big Brother” data collection, explore the diverse headlines that captivated readers in this week’s gallery.
