International Monetary Fund Stories
Papandreou’s failure to achieve consensus on austerity brings Greece closer to the brink
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou efforts to impose more austerity measures on his already-beleaguered nation struck a roadblock when key government figures said they would not back any further spending cuts or tax hikes.
Strauss-Kahn's DNA found on maid's shirt, Police denies the evidence
Dominique Strauss-Kahn's DNA was found on the clothes of a New York maid who accused the former IMF chief for sexual assault.
More trouble for Strauss-Kahn as his DNA matches on maid's clothes
Investigators have found matching DNA of former IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn with the clothes of the hotel maid who accused him of attempted rape.
Palestinian PM recovering after heart operation
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad suffered a heart attack and underwent an operation in Texas on Monday.
French left can beat Sarkozy in next year's presidential election: Opinion poll
A poll conducted after former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn was arrested in New York on attempted rape charges which he denies, shows Nicolas Sarkozy losing by a sizeable margin to either of the likely left-wing challengers -- Francois Hollande or Martine Aubry, reported Reuters.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Was Trying to Torpedo the Dollar
Aren't you at all curious about who's behind this lynching by media scam? This is an all-out, no-holds-barred, steel-cage, take-down. The big boys save that kind of action for the worst offenders, that is, for the insiders who have broken Omerta or wandered off the reservation. Even Bernie Madoff was allowed to stay in his $7 million Park Avenue penthouse.
Strauss-Kahn’s DNA Found On Assault Victim’s Dress: Report
According to reports in the French website Atlantico.fr, DNA samples taken in the sexual assault charge confirmed traces of his sperm on a dress worn by the hotel chambermaid who was allegedly raped by the former boss of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
French website sends flowers to maid in DSK case
A small group of French activists have organized an Internet campaign to send roses to the woman who has accused former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempting to rape her in New York.
France's Lagarde says premature to discuss IMF post
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde said Monday it was premature to discuss whether she would win the top job at the IMF and insisted any selection process should be open, transparent and merit-based.
Lagarde Not A Sure Thing As Next IMF Chief
Despite being the ‘heir apparent’ to the top post of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde has cautioned that her candidacy might be premature.
Greece Begins Sale of State Assets To Ease Massive Debt
Under enormous pressure from the European Union (EU) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Greek government has commenced a program to sell of certain domestic assets in order to reduce the country’s burdensome debt.
Strauss-Kahn Will Be Acquitted: Attorney
The principal attorney for Dominique Strauss-Kahn is confident that his client will be acquitted of sexual assault charges he faces
Euro Price of Gold Hits Record High As Debt Woes Spreading Beyond Greece
The Gold Price in Euros shot to a new all-time high of €34,746 per kilogram (€1080 per ounce) - 1% above Friday's close. The Euro price to Buy Gold has risen 16% since this time last year.
Latest pictures of former IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn in prison [PHOTOS]
French economist and politician, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is facing a trying time as he is under house arrest for allegations of sexually assaulting a hotel maid.
Mexico nominates Central Bank chief Agustin Carstens for top IMF post
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde's standing for the top IMF official gained impetus in Europe on Sunday with Mexico forwarding its own candidate for the post, giving competition for the top job.
UK endorses Lagarde for top IMF job
Britain's finance minister endorsed his French counterpart Christine Lagarde on Sunday to succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the International Monetary Fund, as the process for selecting a new head begins.
Christine Lagarde gains strong support for new IMF chief
Christine Lagarde, the French Finance Minister and a former synchronized swimming champion, was endorsed as the new head of the International Monetary Fund.
Austria back Lagarde for chief of IMF job
Austrian Finance Minister Maria Fekter backed French counterpart Christine Lagarde for the top job at the International Monetary Fund and threw her weight behind Austrian banks in the debate over new capital rules.
Austria backs Lagarde for IMF job
Austrian Finance Minister Maria Fekter backed French counterpart Christine Lagarde for the top job at the International Monetary Fund and threw her weight behind Austrian banks in the debate over new capital rules.
IMF aims for new head by June 30; France, Singapore ministers eyed
The finance ministers of France and Singapore are among the names being floated to succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as early as June 30 as the head of the International Monetary Fund, a bank of last resort for the world's nations.
IMF approves $36.8 billion loan for Portugal
The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved a 26 billion euro ($36.8 billion) loan for Portugal to help the country recover from a debilitating sovereign debt crisis, saying it would immediately disburse 6.1 billion euros to ease investor concerns over the euro zone member's debts.
Fitch cuts Greek rating, warns over restructuring
Fitch cut Greece's credit rating by three notches on Friday, pushing the country deeper into junk territory, and warned that any kind of debt restructuring would amount to default.
Strauss-Kahn May Have No Place To Live While He Awaits Trial: Report
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the disgraced former chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may have left his prison cell after posting $1-million bail, but he might not have a place to live in the outside world.
Strauss-Kahn’s Golden Parachute from IMF
Dominique Strauss-Kahn will receive an annual pension in excess of $318,000 from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after having resigned as its chief as he prepares for a rape trial in New York, according to a report from ABC News.
Lagarde front-runner to take over IMF
Christine Lagarde, French Finance Minister emerged as the next IMF head on Thursday after Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned and vowed to fight charges of sexually assaulting a hotel maid.
President Obama touts American values
Using a region in upheaval as the impetus behind his “Arab spring” speech, President Barack Obama saw to it that the world knew just what it is that America values.
After Strauss-Kahn, IMF should go for fundamental strategy rethink: AEI
History will remember Dominique Strauss-Kahn as a man who put the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the road to decline, and that the new leadership should bring about a fundamental rethink of the fund's economic programs for the European periphery, leading think tank American Enterprise Institute has said.
Europe soon to name Strauss-Kahn successor
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble announced on Friday that Europe will soon decide on a candidate to become the next chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports said
First Look: Wife and daughter of former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn [PHOTOS]
In a hearing at New York's Supreme Court, Dominique Strauss-Kahn was granted bail and released from the Rikers Island prison facility on Thursday.
Strauss-Kahn's long, well-documented history of womanizing
Dominque Strauss-Kahn’s womanizing is well-known. However, the media scrutiny following his arrest unearthed allegations that some of his past activities were extremely inappropriate.