World economy in severe recession, IMF says

World economy in severe recession, IMF says - Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday slashed growth forecasts for every major country and urged governments to take forceful action to ensure the world economy's recovery from a severe recession.

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