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The World Bank, concerned about allegations of government corruption in Africa, may delay some debt relief announced with fanfare in September, officials said. The bank, which is owned by 184 nations and finances projects in developing nations, has agreed to cancel $37 billion in debt from 18 of 38 countries. Some of the remaining nations, including Chad and Congo, may not get aid as planned because of their handling of oil revenue.