Apr 09 Watch 1:54 IMF warns of long-term mediocre growth for the global economy By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch News Wrap: Western countries evacuate embassies in Yemen By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the United Kingdom and France joined the U.S. in closing their embassies in Yemen. Also, U.S. intelligence leaders testified at a House hearing that some 20,000 foreign fighters have joined the Islamic State militants despite… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Montana oil spill causes drinking water concerns By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the town of Glendive, Montana, began trucking in bottled water after tests confirmed hazardous levels of benzene from a 50,000 gallon oil spill into the Yellowstone River. Also, five Chechens were arrested in France, though… Continue watching
Sep 26 IMF approves $130 million for Ebola stricken countries By Associated Press The International Monetary Fund has approved $130 million in emergency aid to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to help these West African countries respond to the Ebola outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 30 Ukraine approved for $17 billion in aid By News Desk and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund board has approved a two-year, $17 billion loan package for Ukraine, hinging on country-wide economic reforms. The changes included raising taxes, freezing the minimum wage and raising energy prices -- all steps that could hit households… Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch IMF Head Lagarde: Congress made mistake by not voting for IMF changes as part of Ukraine Aid By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 02 IMF director Lagarde: Congress made mistake by not voting for IMF changes as part of Ukraine Aid By Justin Scuiletti Providing financial stability to countries around the world is a powerful tool for the U.S. in international relations, says IMF head Christine Lagarde. The U.S. congress missed an opportunity to build a more stable, more solid institution by limiting IMF… Continue reading
Apr 02 IMF director Lagarde: Ukraine needs to make tough reforms as part of loan conditions By Justin Scuiletti Ukraine’s economy can’t make necessary reforms without a lifeline from the IMF or others in the international community, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde told Judy Woodruff in an interview in Washington, DC today. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch IMF head Lagarde: Ukraine needs support to make necessary economic reforms By Justin Scuiletti Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch Lagarde: Russia feeling the effects of U.S., European sanctions By PBS News Hour Continue watching