The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn has given his first television interview since he was arrested over the alleged rape of a hotel maid.<br /><br />The appearance follows a New York sex assault case derailed his IMF career and wrecked his chances of running for president, Strauss-Kahn said he was angry with himself for what he called an ill-judged but consensual liaison that had let down his country and hurt his family.<br /><br />He was detained in New York in May, but charges were dropped last month.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.