United States

Unexpected Nomination by Obama for World Bank Chief

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2012 (IPS) – In a surprise to many development and finance experts here on Friday, U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Jim Yong Kim, a relatively unknown but highly regarded international health specialist to become the next president of the World Bank.

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America’s Sanctions Hit Home

America’s Sanctions Hit Home

A recent federal case against an American charitable organization reveals the unfortunate state of affairs for Muslim Americans, the squandered potential of citizen diplomacy, and the legal and practical problems posed by economic sanctions against Iran.

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