Thatcher refused 'karate ladies' for bodyguards on Japan trip

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken June, 1979, Margaret Thatcher (2nd from R), Britain's first female prime minister, poses for photographers at Tokyo's State Guest House at the Akasaka Palace with world leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira (3rd from L), who attended a summit in Japan. According to formerly classified government files released on Dec. 30, 2009, the British premier demanded Tokyo change plans to give her an all-women team of karate experts as personal protection officers during the summit.