Report: Zimbabwe on verge of collapse; UN, World Bank develop stolen asset recovery plan

UN Wire
September 18, 2007
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* Report: Zimbabwe on the verge of collapse
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* UN, World Bank create plan for recovering stolen assets
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HUMAN RIGHTS
* Egypt cracks down on media
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PEACE AND SECURITY
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* IAEA chief urges end to talk of force against Iran
* France calls for EU sanctions on Iran if UN fails to act

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