Havana became a giant puddle

Strong winds sent waves crashing over Havana s shores, flooding the city s famous boardwalk, and moving inwards towards the city s neighborhoods. more »

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Published: 04/03/2010

World Bank Partnering with Russia: Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia Philippe H. Le Houerou Visits Moscow

World Bank Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia Philippe Le Houerou visited Russia on February 15-19, 2010. more »

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Published: 04/03/2010

Vanuatu: Bringing communities together for justice reform

Jastis Blong Evriwan is part of the World Bank’s Justice for the Poor program, a research and development program spanning numerous countries. more »

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Published: 04/03/2010

Statement by the IMF Staff Mission for the 2010 Article IV Consultation Discussions with the Republic of Azerbaijan

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Ms. Nienke Oomes visited Baku during February 18-March 3, 2010 to conduct the 2010 Article IV Consultation discussions with the Republic of Azerbaijan. Ms. Ratna Sahay, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, joined the mission for the policy discussions. more »

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Published: 04/03/2010

Statement by the IMF Staff Mission at the Conclusion of a Visit to Zambia

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Lusaka February 17–March 2, 2010 to conduct discussions for the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility. more »

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Published: 04/03/2010

Commissioner Hahn to visit France in the wake of Storm Xynthia

Johannes Hahn , European Commissioner for Regional Policy, will visit France tomorrow to express European solidarity and discuss possible EU action following the devastation caused by the violent weekend storms. more »

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Published: 03/03/2010

Earthquake in Chile aftermath

The grim recovery work continues in Chile as rescue workers and sniffer dogs searched for bodies in the seaside city of Constitucion. more »

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Published: 03/03/2010

IAEA: Iran is not cooperating

Iran s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency says any sanctions against his country for its nuclear programme will not be constructive. more »

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Published: 02/03/2010

Latvia’s Austerity Measures Proved Viable for Lithuania and Estonia

“For two years bankers have said that a Latvian devaluation was inevitable. more »

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Published: 02/03/2010

Protecting Mongolian Herders Against Livestock Losses

Mongolia’s semi-nomadic and nomadic herders make up approximately 30 per cent of the country’s population. These hardy and proud rural dwellers make a living by herding horses, camels, goats, cattle and sheep for milk, cashmere, meat and other livestock products. more »