Possible Candidates Emerge to Replace IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn -- Voice of America
As International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn remains jailed in New York on sexual assault charges, speculation is already simmering on who might succeed him.
It remains uncertain whether the current IMF head, France's Dominique Strauss-Kahn, will be ordered to stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting a hotel maid. Strauss-Kahn claims he is innocent.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian mass grave found near Deraa, residents say. Syria denies Deraa 'mass grave'.
After clashes during Palestinian protests, Israeli army ponders tactics.
Palestinian leader Abbas appeals for independence. Abbas says UN recognition would give Palestinians more leverage in negotiating with Israel.
Israel leader outlines points before U.S. trip. Netanyahu heads to U.S. after border clashes.
ASIA
China rejects North Korea-Iran 'middleman' claims.
US envoy in South Korea for nuclear and food aid talks.
NATO helicopter attacks Pakistani army post.
Lawmakers angry with Pakistan warn of cuts in aid.
Pakistan PM snubs US by declaring China 'best friend'. Pakistan's Gilani visits ally Beijing amid US rift.
Japan keeps Fukushima shutdown target despite setbacks.
AFRICA
Libyan city buries its attackers respectfully. NATO airstrikes pound Libyan government buildings. Libyan officials threaten to use ‘human shields’. Libya's top oil official has left post: rebels.
AU force says gaining ground from Somali rebels.
Egypt's Suzanne Mubarak freed after handing over assets.
'Mubarak to apologize to Egyptian people and plead for amnesty'.
Violence in Cairo underscores conflict over Egypt's Israel ties.
Human Rights Watch: 800 Nigerians killed in electoral violence.
Rwanda ex-army chief gets 30 years for genocide role.
EUROPE
Eurozone talks in Brussels focus on Greece.
French outraged by U.S. treatment of Strauss-Kahn.
Queen lands in Ireland on trip to celebrate peace. The Queen in Ireland: bomb found on bus hours before historic state visit.
Europe's warning of bigger bailout bills: Debt-crippled nations 'may need extra cash'.
Italy's Berlusconi wins only a third of Milan votes targeted. Italian elections sadden Berlusconi.
Report: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy expecting baby.
AMERICAS
Costly Miss. River closure meant to protect levees.
Mexico detains 513 people crammed into two US-bound trucks.
IMF chief claims consent in hotel 'attack'. Inside one of America's most notorious and dangerous prisons: Disgraced IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn now an inmate of Rikers Island jail.
Fires still raging around devastated Slave Lake. Alberta town burns, wildfires shut oil facilities.
U.S. government hits debt ceiling, lighting 11-week fuse.
Argentina Dirty War officers jailed for mass killing.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
London 'sleeper cell' told to carry out wave of terror attacks by Bin Laden before his death.
Miami imam, 2 sons due in court on terror charges.
Why bin Laden was radicalized (a commentary).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Will Strauss-Khan's fall lead to the dollar's demise?
BP's Arctic oil deal with Rosneft collapses.
Names in the frame for Strauss-Kahn's job.
Hewlett-Packard cuts revenue forecast for 2011.
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