Russia Scraps One Black Sea Gas Pipeline for Another

The World Bank has reduced its 2014 growth forecasts for Sierra Leone and Guinea due to the Ebola crisis, with only Liberia expected to grow. The outbreak's cost could exceed $32 billion by 2015 if it worsens. Meanwhile, Russia has abandoned its proposed natural gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine, opting to send gas to Turkey instead, following EU objections. Additionally, hedge funds are closing at a rapid rate due to poor performance, with 461 funds shutting down in the first half of the year, marking the worst average performance since 2011.

What did the World Bank cut in 2014 regarding the countries affected by the Ebola crisis?

Which country among Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia is projected to expand next year?

What is the projected cost of the Ebola outbreak by the end of 2015 according to the World Bank?

What alternative plan is Russia moving forward with instead of the natural gas pipeline?

What has been the performance of hedge funds in the first half of the year according to the report?