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Israeli prime minister’s comments follow reports that talks are expected on a new hostage-release deal
Washington-based bank says mounting geopolitical tensions could create fresh near-term hazards
Under a longstanding agreement a European gets the IMF managing director job and an American heads the World Bank
Islamabad’s threat has torn families apart and pushed even Afghans with valid papers to leave
Significant support for shipping tax at Paris gathering but critics say measures are insufficient
Support for Ukraine’s accession to the EU appears to be solidifying, as does the will to make Russia financially accountable
Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris told financial system has ‘failed in its mission to provide a global safety net for developing countries’
Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other’s troops of shelling evacuation areas
Washington-based lender says restrictive global credit conditions have triggered sharp slowdown in growth while intensifying risk of financial stress
Former Mastercard chief executive was tapped by US President Joe Biden in February
US secretary of state’s visit comes at a time when country is facing a humanitarian crisis
Rural Niger offers young men no way to make a living, forcing huge numbers to emigrate and others to turn to crime
Africa’s biggest economy has average life expectancy of 53 and is beset with poverty, debt and regional Islamic insurgency
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