Paul Wolfowitz has ordered the suspension of World Bank loans to Chad, because of Chad's non-compliance with the "lock box" features of its offshore oil pipeline.  The pipeline was financed by the World Bank on condition that funds be held in an offshore account and

In a statement yesterday, the EU Commission has declared the ineffectiveness of WTO law to influence its conduct.  Speaking of the anticipated WTO panel report in GMOs:  "Only products recognised as safe will be allowed and the WTO report will not influence the decision-making process in the EU.