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IMF chief Christine Lagarde claims she is not guilty, will appeal French court's order to stand trial-World News , Firstpost
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IMF head Christine Lagarde has been placed under formal investigation for negligence in French fraud case. She has been questioned several times about her role in a 400m euro (£318m; $527m) compensation
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