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Argentina's Fernandez, a divisive figure, hunts allies for election comeback
BUENOS AIRES Argentina's former president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, is trying to win over rivals as she plots a political comeback to take on incumbent Mauricio Macri and his IMF-backed economic reforms in elections later this year. It's not proving easy.
Comedian takes center stage in Ukraine's presidential race
KIEV In a popular Ukrainian TV series, comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy plays a president who is scrupulously honest and outwits crooked lawmakers and shadowy businessmen who try to stand in his way. | Video
IMF is 'accomplice' of Serbia's President, says opposition leader
BELGRADE Serbia's top opposition leader accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday of aiding President Aleksandar Vucic and his allies in the "economic destruction of Serbia".
IMF's Lagarde says oil exporters have not fully recovered from oil shock, cautions against 'white elephant projects'
DUBAI Oil exporters have not fully recovered from the dramatic oil price shock of 2014, the head of the IMF said on Saturday, and she cautioned against spending money on "white elephant projects".
IMF still seeking member guidance on recognizing Guaido as Venezuela's leader
WASHINGTON The International Monetary Fund is still awaiting guidance from its member countries on whether to recognize Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's legitimate head of state, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on Thursday.
Venezuela's Guaido considering request for funds from IMF: sources
CARACAS Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has proclaimed himself interim president with U.S. support, is considering a request for funds from international institutions including the IMF to finance his interim government, two sources said.
IMF tells Ukraine to speed up reforms
KIEV IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday she had urged Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko to proceed with reforms quicker, while reiterating that the International Monetary Fund was ready to continue supporting Ukraine.
Danske faces new investor lawsuit threat
LONDON Litigation funder IMF Bentham has teamed up with legal experts Quinn Emanuel and Njord Law Firm and plans to file a shareholder lawsuit against Danske Bank by July over a 200 billion euro ($230 billion) money laundering scandal.
IMF, CEOs sound warnings as leaders gather in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland The International Monetary Fund trimmed its global growth forecasts on Monday and a survey showed increasing pessimism among business chiefs as trade tensions and uncertainty loomed over the world's biggest annual gathering of the rich and powerful.
IMF fears trade war and weak Europe could trigger sharp global slowdown
DAVOS, Switzerland The International Monetary Fund on Monday cut its world economic growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020 due to weakness in Europe and some emerging markets, and said failure to resolve trade tensions could further destabilize a slowing global economy. | Video