U.S. picks a nominee for head of the World Bank

Mar 23, 2012
President Obama has announced his choice for the U.S. nominee to lead the World Bank, Jim Yong Kim. Judging from history, Kim is likely to win the role.

Who will be the new head of the World Bank?

Mar 23, 2012
The head of the World Bank has always been an American, and typically, a white male, banker, diplomat type -- but this time might be different.