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World Bank watching Fed, ready to respond

LONDON (Reuters) - The World Bank is concerned about the spillover effects on developing countries of a slowing of U.S. money creation and will move to provide affordable capital when borrowing costs rise, its president said on Wednesday.Full story

World Bank highlights climate-poverty link

The World Bank says it will increasingly view its efforts to help developing countries fight poverty through a "climate lens." Full story

World Bank, U.N. join hands in conflict zones but face hurdles

(Reuters) - When the heads of the World Bank and the United Nations flew into the violence-wracked African city of Goma on a cloudy day last month, it was the first time the giants of international development had joined forces in the struggle to help the world's most fragile regions. Full story

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Emerging markets at risk when loose policies end: World Bank

World Bank cuts growth outlook as world enters 'new normal'

World Bank keeps business friendliness rating despite criticism

World Bank says poor nations to boost spending on nutrition

World Bank pledges $1 billion to aid peace in Africa's Great Lakes

World Bank sees progress in some of the most fragile countries

Global finance officials endorse World Bank target to end poverty

World Bank looks to lure investors into conflict-hit states early on

World Bank cuts East Asia growth estimate; welcomes BOJ stimulus

World Bank says to lend India up to $5 billion a year

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