Members of the I.M.F. approved reform measures aiming at increasing the voting p

Members of the I.M.F. approved reform measures that aim to increase the voting power of countries with growing economies. As a first step, they agreed to increases in the voting rights for China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey. These four countries were considered the least represented given the size of their economics.

A message from the United Nations secretary-general said the lives of young people are shaped by forces beyond their control. Yet today’s young people also know more about the lives led by others of their age around the world.Kofi Annan says as a result many are demanding action to narrow the divide between rich and poor.