World Bank trims estimate of Ebola economic cost

Washington (AFP) - The World Bank trimmed its estimates of the economic damage of the Ebola epidemic Tuesday, but warned that the three main affected countries would still bear a heavy cost.

IMF sees 'optimism return' as faster growth predicted

Washington - The International Monetary Fund is a little more optimistic about global economic growth as European nations have taken action to cope with their debt crisis, and the U.S. economy grew a little faster.