Ukraine could borrow more if IMF reforms passed: U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ukraine would be able to borrow more money in the midst of its current crisis if U.S. lawmakers sign off on a measure to increase the International...
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Oops, Congress asked to fix slip-up in Myanmar aid bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is asking Congress to fix a 2012 bill that left a World Bank agency out of a list of 12 international financial institutions that...
World Bank postpones Uganda loan over anti-gay law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday postponed a $90 million loan to Uganda's health system over a law that toughened punishment for gays, an unusual move for an...
World Bank postpones Uganda loan over anti-gay law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday postponed a $90 million loan to Uganda's health system over a law that toughened punishment for gays, an unusual move for an...
Russia ties $2 billion in aid for Ukraine to new government: minister
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev said on Monday the next $2 billion bailout installment for Ukraine is "ready to go" and that Moscow was waiting for the...
Exclusive: World Bank aims to boost lending by 50 percent over 10 years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank hopes to boost its lending by 50 percent over 10 years by cutting costs, loosening a restriction on how much it can lend, and...
World Bank approves $100 million for Central African Republic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank's board on Thursday approved $100 million for immediate food, healthcare and other needs in the Central African Republic, which is dealing with escalating inter-religious...
World Bank sees stronger growth as rich economies expand
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Tuesday raised its forecast for global growth for the first time in three years as advanced economies started to pick up pace, led...
World Bank sees stronger growth as rich economies expand
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Tuesday raised its forecast for global growth for the first time in three years as advanced economies started to pick up pace, led...
U.S. says firms helped Iranian airline skirt sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nineteen people and companies in Europe and Asia acted as middlemen for Iranian airline Mahan Air, helping it procure supplies from the United States in violation of...