
G-20 major economies focus on U.S.-China trade war and tax loopholes
Finance leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies projected moderate global growth and recovery later this year and into 2020, but warned of risks from a prolonged trade war.
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Finance leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies projected moderate global growth and recovery later this year and into 2020, but warned of risks from a prolonged trade war.
The British monarch touted global institutions the U.K. and U.S. helped create after World War II — to prevent a third one.
The president's eldest daughter said in an interview that her father had asked her if she would be interested in the job.
David Malpass now oversees one of the most important international organizations set up after World War II.
The biggest beneficiaries are likely to be the E.U., Mexico, Japan, Canada, South Korea, India, Australia and Brazil.
Germany's chancellor noted some 'disquiet in the international system,' referencing the Trump administration.
That updated forecast is down from the 3.7% growth rate from last year that had been expected to continue in 2019.
The global financial institution has acknowledged difficulties in assessing the problem among developing nations.
Not surprisingly, the patterns of American and European leadership have been an affront to non-Western nations.
The Financial Stability Board monitors and recommends ways of strengthening the world's financial architecture.
A new review of U.N. whistleblowing policies and practices by the U.N.'s Joint Inspection Unit showed little improvement.
International organizations said the tit-for-tat tariffs will undercut a broad array of global development efforts.
A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.
The African Union's anti-corruption theme builds on a widely adopted convention for more cooperation and asset recovery.