World Bank closes Washington buildings after bomb threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank has closed its Washington headquarters today because of a telephoned bomb threat.

The building is located near the White House. Meetings there of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have been frequent targets of street protests.

A World Bank statement says law enforcement officials are investigating the threat and says the closure is just a precaution.

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