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ABC News: World Bank Staff Panel Scolds Wolfowitz
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
[UPDATED] (see summary with new information since yesterday)
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The future of beleaguered World Bank chief Paul Wolfowitz remains in the balance despite a defiant statement that he intends to stay. (article 3)
A communique issued by 24 development and finance ministers meeting in Washington said it was important the bank should maintain its credibility and reputation as well as the motivation of its staff. (article 3)
The clear solution from the outset would have been for Wolfowitz to decline the appointment or for Ms. Risa to leave her position. (article 1)
The world must move to accommodate these people's ambition and privilege rather than their having to play by the rules that govern others. (article 1)
Isn't their love worth a little sacrifice? Anneliese, Washington, DC, USA, Paul Wolfowitz is a typical phoney like many of the current or former senior members of the US Government. (article 1)
He is currently facing calls from some quarters from his resignation, thanks to a growing outcry surrounding pay and promotion deals given to his partner - who also works for the World Bank. (article 4)
A forceful advocate of US military action, he was one of the main architects of the invasion in Iraq in 2003. (article 4)
The current controversy centres on his authorisation of a hefty pay rise and promotion for his partner, Libyan-born Shaha Riza. (article 4)
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Wolfowitz, Bank, Riza, board, World |
Source articles
- I’m a wronged woman, says girlfriend in Wolfowitz scandal-News-World-TimesOnline (timesonline.co.uk, 04/15/2007, 437 words)
- Wolfowitz 'to stay' at World Bank (BBC News, 04/15/2007, 432 words)
- Wolfowitz future still in balance (BBC News, 04/16/2007, 482 words)
- Profile: Paul Wolfowitz (BBC News, 04/13/2007, 715 words)
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