Former IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn Pleads Not Guilty
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund, plead not guilty in a 4 minute arraignment at Manhattan Supreme Court.
Greeks Protest Austerity Cuts As Papandreou Prepares To Submit New Budget to Parliament
Tens of thousands of irate Greeks staged a huge rally in central Athens on Sunday to protest the government’s plan to deepen spending cuts and increase taxes even further to meet terms of its bailout from the European union and International Monetary Fund.
Strauss-Kahn to Plead Not Guilty At Arraignment
Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will likely plead not guilty to charges of sexual assault during an arraignment in Manhattan today.
Lagarde likely to head IMF - Nikkei
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is most likely to head International Monetary Fund (IMF), with backing of the United States and Japan, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Sunday, citing unidentified global financial industry sources in Washington, reported Reuters.
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Gold Bullion Price Erases 1.1% Weekly Loss On Weak US Data, As Greece Agrees Deal That Will Turn Workers Into Modern Slaves
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Mexico's Carstens claims 'better experience' to lead IMF
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Another Banker Faces Charges of Assaulting A Hotel Worker
Another powerful financier was arrested for molesting a Manhattan maid, underscoring the accusations that have enveloped former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
Price To Buy Gold Stays Flat, Greek Restructuring Not An Option As Talk Turns To New €60bn Aid Package
Gold continued to trade in a tight range Tuesday morning around $1538 per ounce - just over 2% off its all-time high - after a flat day on Monday as the UK and US had official holidays.
Gold futures advance on Greece debt fears
Gold futures advanced on Friday as deepening concern over Greece debt default spurred demand for the metal as a safe haven investment.
G8 promises to finance Middle East economies
The G8 summit of industrialized nation’s leaders this week could transform the Middle East economies with financial efforts to win back investors' confidence.
‘Democratic consultation’ in selection of IMF head: China
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that any decision on who should head the International Monetary Fund should be made through democratic consultation.
India urges for joint IMF candidate from BRICs
India is talking with other emerging nations to build support for a common candidate for a developing economy to be the next head of the International Monetary Fund, with Mexico's Central bank chief being a possibility, said two government sources, reported Reuters.
Christine Lagarde: The Unconventionally Successful French Politician
Christine Lagarde is an unconventional but highly successful French politician.
Euro-denominated gold jumps to record high
Gold rose to a record high for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as deepening concern over Europe's sovereign debt crisis spurred demand for the metal as a safe haven investment.
French finance minister Lagarde finally announces bid to lead IMF
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde announced on Wednesday that she will be seeking to lead the International Monetary Fund.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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