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The World Bank approves a new financial intermediary fund consisting of grants from the United States, Japan, Canada, and other countries coupled with interest from frozen Russian assets to give to Ukraine as part of a $50 billion loan.
2024-10-10

A report released by the World Bank warns that the current economic crisis in Lebanon risks becoming one of the three most severe since the mid-19th century if its "bankrupt economic system, which benefited a few for so long" isn't reformed.
2021-06-1

The World Bank delays its decision on granting a US$500 million loan to Tanzania, in response to pressure from activist groups over the country’s policy of banning pregnant students from attending state schools.
2020-01-27

Through a spokesman, Lopeti Senituli, for the government, Tonga blames the World Bank over the situation of their schools in Tongatapu, which are still in tents 17 months after Cyclone Gita.
2019-08-28

According to a new World Bank report, climate change could drive more than 100 million people into poverty by 2030 largely due to difficulties producing crops.
2015-11-8

The World Bank urges the People's Republic of China to undertake financial reforms to keep economic growth on track.
2015-07-1

The World Bank announces plans to select a new President to replace Robert Zoellick when his term expires in June.
2012-02-17

Robert Zoellick, the President of the World Bank, claims that the world economy has entered the "danger zone", with the United States, European Union and Japan having to make tough decisions.
2011-09-14

2011 Horn of Africa famine: The World Bank promises $500 million in aid to drought victims in East Africa as a United Nations agency hosts an emergency meeting aimed at fighting famine.
2011-07-25

Robert Zoellick, the President of the World Bank estimates that the 2010 Pakistan floods have caused $1 billion in damages to crops.
2010-08-14