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IMF Chief Lagarde 'To Fight' Corruption Claim
Christine Lagarde has pledged to remain in post at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as she is placed under formal investigation in her native France. The case purports to her alleged role in a long-running political feud dating back to the IMF managing director's time as French finance minister. Sources told the news agency Reuters that Lagarde, who was previously questioned as a witness by magistrates in Paris, would appeal a decision to investigate her for alleged negligence. Under French law, magistrates can place someone under formal investigation when they believe there are indications of wrongdoing but ... (full story)