Dominique Strauss-Kahn wins New York bail....

Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been granted bail by a judge in a New York court, after being formally charged with trying to rape a hotel maid.

Mr Strauss-Kahn had earlier resigned as the International Monetary Fund's boss.

His lawyers said he was honourable and would not try to abscond. Prosecutors said he had "incentive to flee".

IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigns ....

 Frenchman Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned as IMF chief saying he wanted to devote "all his energy" to fighting sexual assault charges in New York.

In his resignation, Dominique Strauss-Kahn wrote that this was a tragic day in his life. Dominique Strauss is a popular personality in France. He has also been serving as French finance minister.