World Bank in Washington closed, probing bomb threat

WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (APP) – The World Bank said security officials were probing a bomb threat received Thursday by telephone and announced that as a precautionary measure its headquarters in Washington will be closed on Friday.

“World Bank Group Corporate Security is investigating a bomb threat received by telephone. The Bank is working with law enforcement officials to determine the validity of the threat,” the financial institution said.

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“As a precautionary measure, Bank Group management has decided to close all World Bank Group leased and owned buildings in Washington on Friday, January 18th,” the bank said.

The World Bank, which provides loans to developing countries, occupies several buildings in Washington