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International Monetary Fund Managing Chief Economist, Olivier Blanchard, said Wednesday (23 January) that even if optimism is in the air, the global economy is still facing considerable challenges ahead. IMF
International Monetary Fund Managing Chief Economist, Olivier Blanchard, said Wednesday (23 January) that even if optimism is in the air, the global economy is still facing considerable challenges ahead. IMF
Richard Serry, the UN's Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the Security Council today (23 January) reconciliation and negotiations remain between Hamas and Fatah are essential for achieving the two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. UNTV
A look at a camp in Jordan to which Syrian refugees continue to arrive, stretching humanitarian resources. The UN Refugee Agency has sent out an appeal for more tents and caravans. UNHCR
Global growth will strengthen gradually in 2013, as the constraints on worldwide economic activity will start to taper off this year, the International Monetary Fund said in its World Economic Outlook Update, released Wednesday. IMF