Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

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Olympics-Soccer-Argentina beaten 2-1 by Morocco in chaotic opener, France cruise

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-

Olympics-Soccer-Argentina beaten 2-1 by Morocco in chaotic opener, France cruise
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Argentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener

Argentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener

Argentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener
Americas|Sports

Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco

The head of Argentina’s soccer federation says the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach called the scene “a scandal.”

Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
News|Political|World

Responders dig for bodies in Moroccan mountain villages devastated by last week's earthquake

Moroccan rescuers have been joined by crews from Spain, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as they dig through rubble for bodies still buried in devastated communities in the Atlas Mountains

Responders dig for bodies in Moroccan mountain villages devastated by last week's earthquake
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Moroccans whose homes were destroyed by last week's earthquake face daunting rebuilding decisions

Moroccan families whose homes were destroyed by last week's earthquake face difficult decisions about whether to relocate

Moroccans whose homes were destroyed by last week's earthquake face daunting rebuilding decisions
Business

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

With Morocco, there’s stronger bureaucracy, and in Libya, authorities are weaker. But, as a scholar who has worked in both countries explains, the results are the same: not enough aid getting through.

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure
Economy

IMF closely monitoring situation in Israel, Gaza

The International Monetary Fund on Sunday said it was closely monitoring developments in Israel and Gaza, and it was too early to assess any economic impact.

IMF closely monitoring situation in Israel, Gaza
Business|Environment|News|World

IMF and World Bank pledge Africa focus at first meetings on the continent in 50 years

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are holding their annual meetings in Morocco, one month after an earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people in the North African country

IMF and World Bank pledge Africa focus at first meetings on the continent in 50 years
Economy

Progress in reforming development banks 'quite limited,' new tool shows

A new tool launched on Monday to track reforms by the World Bank and the five biggest multilateral development banks (MDBs) shows that broad changes are

Progress in reforming development banks 'quite limited,' new tool shows
World

US Treasury's Yellen pledges support for Morocco's quake recovery efforts

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US Treasury's Yellen pledges support for Morocco's quake recovery efforts
Business

Yellen says World Bank needs 'cultural change' to better mobilize private capital

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Yellen says World Bank needs 'cultural change' to better mobilize private capital
Economy

Exclusive-IMF sees support for funding increase without shareholding changes

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that it is seeing "significant support" for a U.S.-backed increase in quota lending resources without changes to its

Exclusive-IMF sees support for funding increase without shareholding changes
Economy

World Bank's Banga: Interest rates to stay higher for longer

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday interest rates will likely stay higher for longer and complicate investments for companies across the globe.

World Bank's Banga: Interest rates to stay higher for longer
Economy

Yellen sticks to view U.S. economy headed for soft landing

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Yellen sticks to view U.S. economy headed for soft landing
Economy

IMF's Georgieva says debt restructuring process making progress

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said consensus was growing in sovereign debt restructuring discussions on issues such as

IMF's Georgieva says debt restructuring process making progress
Economy

Israel-Hamas conflict is 'new cloud' darkening economic outlook -IMF chief

International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the Israel-Hamas conflict was "heartbreaking" and threatened to darken the already

Israel-Hamas conflict is 'new cloud' darkening economic outlook -IMF chief
Economy

World Bank's Banga eyes longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate

World Bank president Ajay Banga on Friday laid out ambitious plans to widen the development lender's mission to include climate change and other global

World Bank's Banga eyes longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate
Economy

IMF: Sri Lanka can discuss proposals from private creditors including GDP-linked bonds

Sri Lanka's authorities can negotiate any proposals private creditors make, such as issuing GDP-linked bonds, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on

IMF: Sri Lanka can discuss proposals from private creditors including GDP-linked bonds
Business

Yellen: met with S.Korean finance minister, looking forward to trilateral with Japan

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Yellen: met with S.Korean finance minister, looking forward to trilateral with Japan
Economy

Yellen says U.S.-backed IMF funding increase as "pretty likely"

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Yellen says U.S.-backed IMF funding increase as "pretty likely"
Economy

Yellen says believes US housing inflation will still fall over time

U.S.

Yellen says believes US housing inflation will still fall over time
Economy

IMF has reached goal to add $3 billion to trust fund for poorest countries-Georgieva

The International Monetary Fund has met its fundraising target to increase concessional trust fund resources for the world's poorest countries by $3 billion, IMF

IMF has reached goal to add $3 billion to trust fund for poorest countries-Georgieva
Economy

IMF steering committee calls for new funds, share plan by June 2025

International Monetary Fund members on Saturday pledged to complete a review of quota funding by Dec. 15, voicing support for an increase that at least maintains the

IMF steering committee calls for new funds, share plan by June 2025
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Moroccan archaeologists unearth new ruins at Chellah, a tourism-friendly ancient port near Rabat

Archaeologists have unearthed more ancient ruins of what they believe was once a bustling port city near the capital of modern-day Morocco

Moroccan archaeologists unearth new ruins at Chellah, a tourism-friendly ancient port near Rabat
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Italian migration odyssey 'Io Capitano' hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics

Matteo Garrone's migration odyssey “Io Capitano” played at the Marrakech International Film Festival this weekend, returning to the country where pivotal scenes were shot

Italian migration odyssey 'Io Capitano' hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics

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