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The Libyan oil industry is in the midst of its worst crisis since the 2011 civil war because of lawlessness and strikes at major petroleum facilities.

When Glass-Steagall is re-enacted, the U.S. government will orchestrate the largest market crash in human history. We have the authority to do it on the basis of national security; we have the power to do it in an orderly way; and we must do it to defend the nation from an axis of modern-day fascists centered in London and on Wall Street.

Israel is inviting contractors to build almost 1,200 new homes in occupied territory claimed by the Palestinians, a controversial move that comes three days before the planned resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

The World Bank approved a US$50 million grant, through International Development Association (IDA), to help Afghan Government reinforce legal, regulatory and institutional reforms.

UK government welcomed a commitment from the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) to work with businesses to improve how fire safety regulations are enforced.

Close to 85 thousand Ecuadorians will directly benefit from improvements to water, sanitation and transportation services in the coastal municipality of Manta, as a result of a new US$100 million loan approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Directors.

The World Bank approved a US$50 million grant, through International Development Association (IDA), to help Afghan Government reinforce legal, regulatory and institutional reforms.