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Only six countries have equal rights for men and women, World Bank finds

London (CNN)- The world is moving towards legal gender equality -- but it's moving very, very slowly.

Calls for stronger accountability after IFC Supreme Court ruling

LONDON — The U.S. Supreme Court decision that the World Bank does not have absolute immunity from prosecution is unlikely to trigger a flood of lawsuits but it could bolster calls for the institution to strengthen its internal accountability mechanisms, international lawyers said.

Lebanon withdraws World Bank nominee under pressure

WASHINGTON — Lebanon has withdrawn its nomination of Ziad Hayek to be the next World Bank president. Hayek told Devex the Lebanese government made its decision because of “pressure” from other governments.

India Becomes Trump's Latest Trade Target

In his latest salvo against unfair trade practices in a major Asian market, President Trump says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India, which sought to downplay the significance of the move.

UK pledges £2m to help end stigma and shame of period poverty

The UK government has announced £2m to support organisations around the world to end period poverty by 2030.

Global Economy Slows, Pushing Europe’s Central Bank to Make a Surprise Move

FRANKFURT — Just a few months ago, the European Central Bank put the brakes on a vast economic stimulus program devised during the financial crisis. On Thursday, it unexpectedly reversed course and revived some of the measures, signaling the rising threat of a recession.

New OECD DAC chair vows to promote gender equality

LONDON — The new chair of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee, Susanna Moorehead, has vowed to make gender equality a major focus under her watch and revealed plans for a new recommendation around ending sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment in the aid sector.

Finish what you started on reforms, IMF tells Greece

Under the terms of Greece’s exit seven months ago the Washington-based Fund, which took part in the first two bailouts, and its euro zone lenders are continuing to monitor its compliance with economic targets they set.

The IMF expects Greece’s economy to grow 2.4 percent this year and 2.2 percent in 2020 before slowing in subsequent years, it said, reiterating projections it made two months ago.

Theresa May loses control of Brexit

LONDON — No one has a clue what happens now.

Trump’s World Bank Nominee Tries to Distance Himself From the President

WASHINGTON — When President Trump selected David Malpass to lead the World Bank last month, he showered his nominee with gratitude for years of loyal support, praised his intelligence and made one thing abundantly clear: The World Bank under his watch must put America first.