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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.

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.
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Top Six UFO sighting places in the world (PHOTOS)

As Annie Jacobsen's new book, AREA 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base, is to hit shelves in few days, various media reports are suggesting the major hot spots for UFOs around the world.

Post Strauss-Khan: Who will be the new leader at the IMF?

After the resignation of Dominique Strauss Khan following an arrest for sexual assault, the next question is who will be the next person to lead the International Monetary Fund, responsible for reducing poverty and promoting stability and sustainable economic growth around the world?

Strauss-Khan Used NY Escort Service: Madam

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the disgraced former chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) now facing sexual assault charges, was a frequent customer of a notorious Manhattan escort service, according to reports.

Obama’s 3 Steps on Gasoline, Oil Drilling

President Barack Obama on Saturday outlined three “good sense” steps he says his administration and Congress should take to deal with a spike in gasoline prices, oil drilling, and tax breaks for oil companies. Obama framed the steps outlined on Saturday as ways of dealing with insufficient job growth and rising gasoline prices.

10 Great Cities for People With Asthma

Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks 100 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. from worst to best. This is based on how challenging it is for persons with asthma to live there. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America thinks of wide range of factors like the asthma rate, pollen counts, air quality and the number of asthma specialists found in the area.

Obama's Immigration Push Triggers Skepticism of 2012 Election Ploy

President Barack Obama's push for comprehensive changes to the nation's immigration laws that would allow more than 11 million people in the country illegally to remain in the country was met with skepticism by Arizona's governor, who said it would be a shame if it was a ploy to get votes in the 2012 presidential election.

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