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Make reforms while sun shines on world economy: Lagarde

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:18:27 +0100

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged France and other countries to push through reforms "while the sun is shining" on the global economy.

Paris IMF parcel bomb 'clearly' sent by far-left Greek militants

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:24:16 +0100

Greek authorities on Friday were trying to determine how a near-defunct militant group was able to sneak at least two parcel bombs through airport security, one of which exploded at the IMF offices in Paris.

IMF chief Lagarde on trial over tycoon case

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:49:07 +0100

IMF chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in France on Monday over a massive state payout to a flamboyant tycoon when she was finance minister in a case that risks tarnishing her stellar career.

Most French think Sarko will lose presidency

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:44:00 +0200

68 percent of French people think that Nicolas Sarkozy will lose in next year's presidential election, according to a new poll out on Monday in newspaper Libération.

'Scathing' revelations in Lagarde inquiry

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:06:00 +0200

Pressure is mounting on IMF boss Christine Lagarde following the publication on Wednesday of a court document desribed as "damning" by investigative website Mediapart.

Judges begin probe into IMF chief Lagarde

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:01:00 +0200

French magistrates on Tuesday formally began an embezzlement investigation into new International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde, opening the way for possible criminal charges.

Lagarde faces French court probe

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:06:00 +0200

Updated: A French court on Thursday ordered a formal judicial probe into IMF chief Christine Lagarde's contested role in settling a financial dispute when she was France's finance minister.

Lagarde named as first female IMF chief

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:44:00 +0200

France's Christine Lagarde was named Tuesday the first-ever female chief of the IMF, faced with an immediate crisis as violent Greek protests rocked the stability of the eurozone.

Lagarde pitches for IMF job

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:55:00 +0200

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde on Thursday made her case to become the next leader of the International Monetary Fund, vowing to promote reforms to make the power lender more representative of the global economy.

Christine Lagarde: France's 'rock star' finance minister

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0200

Silver-haired and silver-tongued, Christine Lagarde has cut an impressive figure as the first female finance minister of a G7 power, earning a reputation for grace under fire during the global economic crisis.

Support grows for Lagarde IMF bid

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:45:00 +0200

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, who has been on a whirlwind tour touting her credentials to head the International Monetary Fund, has won the backing of Egypt, Indonesia and the UAE.

Lagarde favourite as IMF race nears finish

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:10:00 +0200

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is the odds-on favorite to become the next IMF chief as nominations close Friday, with her main rival short of any endorsements from major economies.

China refuses to commit to Lagarde

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:47:00 +0200

China said on Wednesday the race to lead the IMF was "open", echoing a noncommittal stance by India towards French front-runner Christine Lagarde as she pursued a tour of the emerging Asian giants.

India fails to back Lagarde

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:40:00 +0200

France's Christine Lagarde failed on Tuesday to win public backing from India for her bid to lead the IMF as she continued her global roadshow aimed at overcoming opposition in emerging countries.

Lagarde woos Brazil in IMF bid

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:16:00 +0200

French finance minister Christine Lagarde sought on Monday to rally support for her bid to lead the International Monetary Fund, promising on a visit to Brazil to "deepen" reforms at the institution.