PRESIDENT MUGABE OF ZIMBABWE ADDRESSES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE UNITED NATIONS

A protocol, left, stands by President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe after Mugabe presented his addresses the 61st session of the General Assembly at the United Nations on September 20, 2006 in New York. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

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