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Tornado Year 2011, Why So Many?

Hugh Hills salvages books from the upper level of his house which was destroyed in the May 22 tornado in Joplin
Twisters have swept across the U.S., killing 314 in Alabama, 134 in Missouri, and 4 so far in Massachusetts in the last couple of months. Why so many tornadoes?
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Geithner praises both IMF candidates Lagarde and Carstens

The next chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will likely be one of two candidates, France Finance Minister Christine Lagarde (who has officially announced her interest in the job) and Mexico’s central bank governor Agustin Carstens, who is also lobbying for the sought-after position.

BRICs slam European grip on IMF, Lagarde leads race

Top emerging economies joined forces to slam Europe's obsolete grip on the IMF's top job, even as France's finance minister appeared to strengthen her lead in the race to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

IMF hopeful Lagarde's support grows but emerging economies express reservation

After Dominique Strauss-Kahn's resignation from IMF, French finance minister Christine Lagarde has emerged as the leading candidate for IMF chief, receiving the support of European nations. On the other hand, countries such as China, India and Mexico are calling for an IMF chief from among an emerging economy.

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.

Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Joplin

A powerful tornado on Sunday tore through the southwestern Missouri town of Joplin, killing over 20 people and leaving several injured.

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