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The World Bank Cut Funding to a Volcano Observatory Before a Deadly Eruption
The observatory near Mount Nyiragongo was not able to make measurements for months before dozens were killed last week, after the World Bank cut funding.
World Bank Report Examines How Lockdown May Have Contributed to the Spread of Coronavirus in India
"Lockdowns, loss of employment, and social distancing prompted a chaotic and painful process of mass return for internal migrants in India and many countries in Latin America."
The World Bank Sold Bonds to Help Poor Countries Contain Pandemics. But They’ve Never Been Paid Out.
The fine print on the pandemic bonds says there's a 12-week waiting period, and by then the $196 million may be too little, too late.
The battle over gold buried in a Colombian mountain
The town of Marmato is at the centre of an international legal battle with a Canadian-owned mining firm.
We Asked Six Millennials in Khan Market About Their Privilege
According to a World Bank report, it's privilege and connections that lead to success. We asked six millennials how true that is.
This Film Festival Offers Solutions to Climate Change
The Film4Climate Global Video Competition showcases how filmmakers are engaged in decision-making, commanding universal attention and action at the COP22.
Extreme Weather Forces 26 Million People Into Poverty Each Year
Natural disasters will widen the divide between the poor and everyone else, according to a new World Bank study.
Overusing Antibiotics Could Cost the World Trillions of Dollars
The United Nations says antimicrobial resistance is already taking a toll on our health, and GDP.
Peru's seemingly boring 77-year-old President is actually a pretty interesting dude
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has family ties to European cultural royalty, Hollywood celebrity, and US politics. He has also spent multiple spells in Peruvian cabinets that have tended to end rather badly.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, Hillary Clinton wins the Puerto Rico primary, civilians trying to flee Fallujah have been killed by ISIS, a surprise Kanye gig in NYC had to be canceled after thousands of fans shut down the East Village, and more.