Rodrigo Rato named IMF managing director in consensus vote
Washington AP reports former Spanish Finance Minister Rodrigo Rato was chosen as the IMF’s new managing director by the 24 member executive board. He will replace Horst Kohler who resigned to run for German president. Mohamed El-Erian was the other candidate.
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Berlusconi Leads Italy’s Longest Postwar Government
Silvio Berlusconi, despite gaffes and corruption charges, heads the longest-serving postwar Italian government. His June 2001 coalition tied the 1,059 days record, backed by a strong center-right majority in both houses. Observers note his enduring leadership amid a reform of parliamentary rules and Italy’s war stance.
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Rebel leader Palmera sentenced in Colombia for kidnapping
Ricardo Palmera, senior FARC member, was sentenced to 85 years for aggravated kidnapping and rebellion. The trial occurred in Valledupar with the defendant joining by video from a U.S. prison near Bogota after capture in Quito. Authorities cited transport risks as a reason for the remote proceedings amid a broader government offensive.
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