Freddie Mac executive faced pressure, oversight and long hours before decision to end his lifeMcLEAN, Va. — David Kellermann started at Freddie Mac 16 years ago as an accountant, immersing himself in the company and working tirelessly to establish his career. Freddie Mac executive faced pressure, oversight and long hours before decision to end his lifeMcLEAN, Va. — By last fall, the heady days for mortgage giant Freddie Mac were over, and what was left for executives like David Kellermann were stressful days and long nights of picking up the pieces under the sharp scrutiny of regulators. Bishop: Paraguay Church covered up parishioners’ complaints that Lugo fathered their childrenASUNCION, Paraguay — A Roman Catholic bishop alleged Tuesday that Paraguay’s president resigned from his church leadership position in 2004 after at least two women in his parish wrote to a Vatican official that he had fathered their children. Malaysian PM says ruling coalition may sit out by-election to save cost amid economic slumpKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s leader has said the ruling coalition may sit out an upcoming by-election sparked by the resignation of an opposition lawmaker, decrying it as a political ploy and a waste of public funds. Malaysian leader slams opposition for triggering another by-election amid economic slumpMalaysian leader says by-elections drain resources KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s prime minister slammed the opposition Saturday after one of its lawmakers resigned, triggering another by-election that Najib Razak said was costly as the country grapples with the global economic slump. |