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Statement from World Bank Group President on the G20 Leaders’ Communique

With the global economy struggling with an uneven recovery, we welcome G20 Leaders’ commitment to raising growth and delivering quality jobs.

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US Defense Secretary Announces New Innovation Initiative

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has announced a new effort focused on keeping and extending American military superiority.

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G-20 countries have political responsibility to tackle world's greatest challenges – Ban

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at press conference in Brisbane, Australia for G-20 Summit 2014. Also pictured UN Spokesperson Stephane...

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Obama Says America has Unique Responsibility to Lead World

U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States, as the world's only superpower, has a unique responsibility to lead the world in destroying the terrorist group ISIL, fighting Ebola in west Africa, and battling climate change, among other issues....

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