The world economy is close to recession and developing nations will suffer
the most severe impact, according to yearly prognostications published by
the World Bank. The GNP of developing nations will grow by 2.9% this year,
but only 1....
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18 October 2001
Written by Stephen Zunes, Middle East EditorForeign Policy In Focus
Editors: Tom Barry (IRC) and Martha Honey (IPS)
Key Points The U.S....
Key Points The U.S....
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