On the Hunt: Bush backer seeks $1 billion for Peru project

"On the Hunt: Bush backer seeks $1 billion for Peru project DEPARTMENT Washington Babylon BY Ken Silverstein PUBLISHED December 18, 2007 Beginning tomorrow and over the next few weeks, the World Bank and other lenders will be voting, apparently in favor, on a package worth...

Poverty Reduction or Pork? WorldBank IMF

"Although less well known as a multilateral government agency than the United Nations, the World Bank still has many of the same problems. The World Bank has remained considerably corrupt, perpetuating inside procurement deals, exorbitant salaries, and fund embezzlement,...

U.S. Extending North Korea Nuke Deadline

"The United States is willing to give North Korea a few more days to meet its commitments after Pyongyang appeared to miss a deadline Saturday to shutter a nuclear reactor, a senior U.S. official said. Under a February 13 multilateral deal, Pyongyang agreed to shut down its...

Cool reception for Olmert 'offer'

"Israel must withdraw from Arab land before it gains Arab recognition, said a Saudi official in a first reaction to Israel's call for multilateral talks."

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

The Inaugural Meeting of the IGF is taking place in Athens, Greece, from October 30 to November 2, at the Divani Apollon Palace.