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IMF warns of eurozone recession, presses Germany

The IMF stepped up its warnings over a possible eurozone recession, pressing governments like Germany to spend more for reverse a stall.

IMF warns of eurozone recession, presses Germany
IMF chief promises 'belly-dance' if US endorses reforms

Frustrated with the US Congress's refusal to vote through crucial reforms at the International Monetary Fund, IMF chief Christine Lagarde promised a show if they do.

IMF chief promises 'belly-dance' if US endorses reforms
IMF: World economy menaced by too much financial risk

The world economy needs more productive investment and less in speculative assets, which in many cases are now overvalued and pose big stability risks.

IMF: World economy menaced by too much financial risk
IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014

The International Monetary Fund slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for Brazil by a full percentage point, blaming weak investment and a consumer funk.

IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014
IMF worried about sustained slow global growth

IMF chief warned that the global economy could be sinking into a prolonged period of "mediocre" growth.

IMF worried about sustained slow global growth
IMF unblocks cash as desperate west Africa awaits Ebola aid

The International Monetary Fund fast-tracked $130 million in aid to fight the Ebola epidemic.

IMF unblocks cash as desperate west Africa awaits Ebola aid
IMF warns Ukraine may need extra $19 bn in help

The International Monetary Fund warned that economically-devastated Ukraine may need an extra $19 billion (14.5 billion euros) in assistance

IMF warns Ukraine may need extra $19 bn in help
IMF approves $1.4 billion aid payment for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund approved the release of nearly $1.4 billion in fresh funds for troubled Ukraine.

IMF approves $1.4 billion aid payment for Ukraine
Kazakhstan’s GDP real growth expected at 4.8%: IMF

According to the Fund’s estimates, the inflation ratio is expected to reach 9%, “although the Government has been trying to keep the inflation ratio within the range of 6-8%”.

Kazakhstan’s GDP real growth expected at 4.8%: IMF
IMF chief says low inflation can hit European growth

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned that low inflation could damage growth in Europe and urged the European Central Bank to maintain a flexible policy.

IMF chief says low inflation can hit European growth
BRICS create development bank, 'mini-IMF'

The BRICS group of emerging powers created a Shanghai-based development bank and a reserve fund seen as alternatives to Western-led institutions.

BRICS create development bank, 'mini-IMF'
After eurozone crisis, IMF rethinks rescues

The International Monetary Fund is rethinking bailouts in the wake of the eurozone crisis, with an eye to giving governments near default better options to stabilize their finances.

After eurozone crisis, IMF rethinks rescues
G77 plus China eye end to poverty by 2030, new UN role

A summit of G77 leaders plus China wrapped up Sunday with a call for an end to poverty by 2030, after a demand by Bolivia's President Evo Morales to eliminate the UN Security Council.

G77 plus China eye end to poverty by 2030, new UN role
Ukraine, Russia in crisis talks on gas, insurgency

Ukraine's week of tough negotiations with Russia, aimed at ending a separatist insurgency and averting a gas cut-off, got off to a rocky start as a round of gas talks broke up early Tuesday without a deal.

Ukraine, Russia in crisis talks on gas, insurgency
Nauru applies for IMF membership

The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially lodged an application for entry to the International Monetary Fund, the global financial body said.

Nauru applies for IMF membership
Portugal to end EU-IMF bailout with clean break

Portugal decided to make a clean break from its EU-IMF bailout on Sunday, following in the footsteps of Ireland by forgoing a credit line as it prepares a full return to the credit markets.

Portugal to end EU-IMF bailout with clean break
Forensic experts search for evidence amid the debris on a street where a car bomb went off in Athens. ©Reuters/Alkis Konstantinidis
Blast in Athens as Greece set to return to bond markets

A booby-trapped car exploded outside the Bank of Greece in central Athens early Thursday without injuring anyone, hours before Greece was due to return to the debt markets after a four-year absence.

Blast in Athens as Greece set to return to bond markets
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IMF bails out Ukraine as UN rejects Russia's Crimea annexation

The IMF announced a $14-$18 billion bailout for Ukraine on Thursday as the UN General Assembly refused to recognise Russia's annexation of the Crimea peninsula.

IMF bails out Ukraine as UN rejects Russia's Crimea annexation
Portugal's Deputy Prime Minister Paulo Portas. ©Reuters/Rafael Marchante
Warning bells as Portugal urged to exit bailout without buffer

With Portugal's 78-billion-euro IMF-EU aid programme about to come to an end, its creditors are not only expecting the country to exit its massive bailout on May 17, but urging it to do so without a safety net.

Warning bells as Portugal urged to exit bailout without buffer
Kerry to visit Kiev as Russia faces global outcry

US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Kiev this week in a show of support for the embattled leadership, as Washington and its allies slammed Moscow for violating Ukraine's sovereignty.

Kerry to visit Kiev as Russia faces global outcry