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Activists Release Spoof Report that World Bank Chief Wolfensohn Resigns

WASHINGTON, April 12 (AFP) - Activists here on Wednesday distributed a one-page spoof of the Washington Post announcing the resignation of World Bank president James Wolfensohn, the merger of Brazil and Argentina and plans by the IMF to improve its image by fooling the public more skillfully.

IMF: World""s Economic Recovery Better Than Expected

United Press International / By JORGE E. BANALES WASHINGTON, April 12 (UPI) -- Economic recovery throughout the world after the 1997 Asian financial crisis has been stronger than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.

Under Siege, IMF, World Bank Policymakers Plan Spring Meeting

Agence France Presse / Nathaniel Harrison WASHINGTON, April 11 (AFP) - IMF and World Bank policymakers gather here later this week to debate the future of the global economy but their closed-door deliberations could easily be eclipsed by massive street protests.

S. African Finance Minister Wants Greater IMF Role for Poor Countries

CAPE TOWN, April 11 (AFP) - South Africa will press for greater representation for developing countries in the IMF and World Bank at meetings of the two organisations in Washington this week, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said Tuesday.

USWA President Urges Steel Trade Unionists Worldwide to Demand IMF and World Bank Reforms

PR Newswire, London, April 10. This press release is transmitted on behalf of United Steelworkers of America Washington - United Steelworkers of America (USWA) President George Becker urged a worldwide gathering of steel industry trade unionists to unite in challenging "IMF and World Bank policies that impoverish whole societies."

Ruckus Society Is Ready for IMF Protests

WASHINGTON, April 10 (UPI) -- The "Battle After Seattle" this week may be fought on a high plain. The Ruckus Society, a non-violent element among the groups expected to protest at the meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, has been working on its high-wire act.

Arrogant IMF Turned Deaf Ear to Advice-Stiglitz

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - An arrogant International Monetary Fund refused to listen to advice as Asia's financial crisis unfolded and must heed the message from protesters in Washington this week, a former top World Bank official said.

Pettigrew Rejects NAFTA Dispute Model

The Globe and Mail Investment regulations have allowed foreign firms to sue government By Heather Scoffield, Parliamentary Bureau, Ottawa Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew says he will never again pursue strict NAFTA-like investment rules that allow foreign companies to sue the Canadian government.

Washington Readies Itself for World Bank, IMF Protests

WASHINGTON, April 2 (UPI) -- Activists who are planning protests in Washington during upcoming World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings will begin arriving April 8 from around the country to prepare, and local residents and law enforcement officials, too, are getting ready, the Washington Post reported Sunday.

Koehler Warns Against Too Much Liberalisation

BERLIN, April 1 (Reuters) - Horst Koehler, the designated managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was quoted on Saturday warning against going too far in liberalising international financial markets.