News DeskJune 12, 2011 00:32

Senior officials with knowledge of the attack, which occurred before former Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested in New York on May 14 on charges of sexual assault, said it was sophisticated and serious.

Why IMF's disaster is good news for China

Kathleen E. McLaughlinJune 9, 2011 11:45

BEIJING — Chinese leaders have not formally backed Christine Lagarde, French finance minister and frontrunner to replace Strauss-Kahn, but they like what she has to say.

EU relieved by Portugal election results

Paul AmesJune 6, 2011 11:01

BRUSSELS — Portugal has no intention to become a "burden" to its creditors, says prime minister elect.

Greece wants to sell state property, but can it?

Anthee CarassavaJune 3, 2011 06:24

ATHENS — Greece has failed to raise a single cent from plans to sell off state companies and public property.

BRICs challenge European claim to top job at IMF

News DeskMay 24, 2011 23:11

The BRICs are going up against a tradition that began with the founding of the IMF after World War II, a "gentleman's agreement" that stipulated that a European would head the IMF

Euro zone wonders which economy will be the next to fail

Paul AmesMay 25, 2011 06:19

BRUSSELS — A series of mini economic eruptions over the past few days has added to the uncertainty prior to the G8 summit.

Strauss-Kahn case reveals inequities in French society

Mildrade CherfilsMay 26, 2011 06:31

PARIS — The attitude from French leaders and the media toward Strauss-Kahn and his Guinean immigrant accuser seemed to confirm what minorities and the poor have long said about being French.

Stephanie GarlowMay 23, 2011 09:53

Mexican Agustin Carstens enters IMF race

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is the leading contender, but Mexico thinks it has the "ideal candidate" for the post.

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Agustin Carstens in Mexico City, on July 23, 2009. (Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images)

Toss your hat in the ring. The IMF is now accepting applications for its next leader.

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is the leading contender, but Mexico thinks it has the "ideal candidate" for the post.

The Mexican government is supporting the country's central bank boss, Agustin Carstens.

Carstens was the IMF's deputy managing director from 2003 until 2006, when he returned to Mexico to become the finance minister. He has served as the central bank governor since January 2010.

Here's some more background on Carstens:

French outraged at American justice system's handling of Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Mort RosenblumMay 17, 2011 11:47

PARIS — Reaction to court procedure grew bitterer still as the French watched what many considered to be a rush to judgment in American media.

In France, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is toast after arrest for sexual crimes in NY

Mort RosenblumMay 16, 2011 09:49

PARIS — Across the political spectrum, the word “humiliation” peppered comment about Strauss-Kahn, who was expected to run for president in 2012.