US to probe Nazi loot funds tied to WWII recovery
US envoy Stuart Eizenstat urged a full review of how looted Jewish assets found in dormant Nazi accounts in Swiss banks were handled after 1946. He noted billions in dollars may have been involved, with proceeds redistributed to Allies rather than Holocaust victims or heirs. An Aug. 14 Volcker committee meeting will discuss further.
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Democracy activist tortured to death in Burma crackdown
Bangkok based report says Hla Than 52 ally of Aung San Suu Kyi died August 2 from internal injuries after six years in prison. The National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma cites arrests torture and intimidation of opposition leaders. The group notes elected representatives harassed and exiled following the 1990 election victory by Suu Kyi's party.
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