Continued protests in Washington - April 21, 2002. It is expected that today, Sunday, April 21, on the second day of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meeting and the gathering of finance ministers from several countries, more protests will be held in Washington. Yesterday, Saturday, tens of thousands of people held a peaceful demonstration against globalization and U.S. support for Israel. No one was arrested during yesterday's protests. James Wolfensohn, the President of the World Bank, is set to announce a new program regarding primary education for all children by 2015. Approximately 125 million children, many of whom are from poor countries, do not attend school. Finance ministers have discussed a wide range of issues, including strategies for reducing the debts of poor countries and combating terrorism.
Continued Protests in Washington - 2002-04-21
Protests against globalization and U.S. support for Israel continued in Washington during the World Bank and IMF meetings. Tens of thousands participated peacefully, with no arrests reported. The discussions among finance ministers included education and debt relief for impoverished nations.
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📰 What Happened
Protests in Washington against globalization and U.S. support for Israel continue amid World Bank meetings.
- Protesters protest U.S. government, globalization, Israel
- James Wolfensohn announce primary education program
- Finance ministers discuss strategies for reducing debts, combating terrorism
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Protests signify widespread discontent with U.S. foreign policy and globalization.
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