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International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde Thursday said that supporting the new China-sponsored development bank is a "no-brainer." The IMF joins the World Bank in support of the new bank over Obama administration reservations. (Associated Press)

Christine Lagarde: New China bank a ‘no-brainer’

By Christopher White - The Washington Times

Former International Monetary Fund boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn leaves his hotel in Lille, northern France, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, as he goes on trial for sex charges at a court. Strauss-Kahn sat nonchalantly with folded-arms and stretched legs Tuesday, before telling a French court he was completely unaware that women who participated in orgies at luxury hotels in Paris and Washington were prostitutes. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Dominique Strauss-Kahn trial: 5 plaintiffs drop pimping accusations against DSK

By Philippe Sotto and Angela Charlton - Associated Press

Nikos Michaloliakos, the jailed leader of the extreme right Golden Dawn party, centre, signals against the government, at the parliament in Athens on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Parliament failed to elect a new Greek president after three rounds of voting, triggering an early general election on Jan. 25, which could see a pro-bailout coalition lose power. Michaloliakos is awaiting trial on charges of membership of a criminal organization. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Greece heads for early election, stoking financial concerns

By Elena Becatoros and Nicholas Paphitis - Associated Press

Illustration on political economic corruption in Ukraine by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

RICHARD RAHN: Ukraine facing bankruptcy

By Richard W. Rahn

exit strategy: Afghanistan faces the prospect of an uncertain future — for both its security and its economic health — as the last U.S. Marines prepare to return home from America's longest war. (associated press)

Afghan economy struggles amid security fears as U.S. troops pull out

By Mark Pace - The Washington Times

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde meets with reporters at IMF headquarters in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. In a new economic forecast prepared for the meetings, the IMF downgraded its growth outlook for this year because of disappointing growth in Europe, which is threatening to topple into another recession, and also unexpected weakness in Japan, China and Brazil. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

IMF managing director says she’ll belly dance for Congress to bring on banking reforms

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

China's finance minister Zhu Guangyao said Congress should move quickly to approve reforms giving China and other emerging economies greater input in the International Monetary Fund to show the U.S. is intent on preserving its leading role in governing the world's economy. (Associated Press)

China presses Congress for action on stalled IMF reforms

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 16, 2014 file photo, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks during a news conference at IMF headquarters in Washington. The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, slightly lowered its outlook for global economic growth this year and next, mostly because of weaker expansions in Japan, Latin America and Europe. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

IMF trims forecast for global economic growth

By Christopher S. Rugaber - Associated Press

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks on "The Challenges Facing the Global Economy" ahead of the 2014 IMF/World Bank Annual meetings, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Georgetown University in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

IMF head: Improved policies needed to boost growth

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2014 file photo, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde arrives at a courthouse, in Paris, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Lagarde says she is under official investigation for negligence in a French corruption probe that dates back to her days as finance minister. In a statement released Wednesday, Aug.27, 2014 after a fourth round of questioning before magistrates, Lagarde said she was returning to her work in Washington later in the day and said the decision was &quot;without basis.&quot; She and her former chief of staff face questions about their role in a 400 million-euro ($531 million) payment to a businessman. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in France

By LORI HINNANT - Associated Press

Leaders of the BRICS nations pose for a group photo during the summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, in July. From left: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma. The leaders of the BRICS nations are expected to officially create a bailout and development fund worth $100 billion. (Associated Press)

Emerging economic powers to challenge U.S., IMF with own aid bank

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, left, India's Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, second left, Brazil's Finance Minister Guido Mantega, center, China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei, second right, and South Africa Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, right, sign an agreement creating a development bank during the BRICS 2014 summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, Tuesday, July 15, 2014. The leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in Brazil for a summit where they are expected to officially create a bailout and development fund worth $100 billion. It's meant to be an alternative to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, which are seen as being dominated by the U.S. and Europe. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

FEDEWA: BRICS vs. the dollar: The latest challenges

By Lawrence J. Fedewa

FILE - In this March 15, 2014 file photo, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at the California Republican Party 2014 Spring Convention in Burlingame, Calif. From Rice to the head of the International Monetary Fund and the former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, the list of 2014 commencement speakers backing out following student and faculty protests continues to grow. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

As college students walk, speakers walk away

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

IMF head withdraws from Smith College commencement

By PAIGE SUTHERLAND - Associated Press

Vice President Joe Biden is seen behind a teleprompter as speaks at the Atlantic Council's conference, in a special tribute to NATO and the European Union, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Washington. Biden drew parallels between Russia's interference in Ukraine and the world wars of the last century. Biden said Ukraine's struggles start with Russia's acute violation of rules that the 20th century taught us must be upheld. He says Russia has violated the fundamental principle that Europe's borders cannot be changed by military force. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Money wielded to help Ukraine and threaten Russia

By DONNA CASSATA - Associated Press

** FILE ** International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde accompanied by IMFC Chair and Singapore Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, arrive for a news conference during the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington, Saturday, April 12, 2014. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

IMF gives U.S. Congress year-end deadline for passing reforms

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

Cherry blossom, World Bank events close DC roads

Associated Press

From left, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, CNN International anchor Isha Sesay, and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim attend the forum Endpoverty 2030 during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings at IMF headquarters in Washington, Thursday, April 10, 2014. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Major economies express confidence about growth

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER and PAUL WISEMAN - Associated Press

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde continues to insist that there is little she can do without U.S. approval. Analysts point out that European countries, which continue to dominate the IMF's board of directors and stand to lose the most clout under the reforms, have been happy to let the U.S. block the legislation even while publicly deploring the congressional delays. (Associated Press)

Russia, China leading efforts to bypass U.S. as IMF reforms stall on Capitol Hill

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

Radio talk show host Mark Levin (Tea Party Patriots)

Mark Levin blasts Mitch McConnell: ‘He’s not a conservative’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times