World Bank says 26 poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006

FILE - An atrium is seen at the World Bank headquarters building in Washington, October 14, 2017.

The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, a new World Bank report showed on Sunday.