Germany’s president announced his resignation on Friday after prosecutors asked Parliament to strip him of his immunity from prosecution over suspected improper ties to businessmen.

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German President Resigns in ‘Favors’ Scandal

Brazil’s Labour Minister Carlos Lupi hands in his resignation to President Dilma Rousseff, the sixth minister to go since she took office in January.

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Rep. Anthony Weiner confirmed Saturday that he will take a leave of absence from the House of Representatives and head to a treatment center to become a “healthier person.” Meanwhile, calls for his resignation reached a new pitch as a trio of top…

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The American ambassador to Malta hands in his resignation after being criticised for spending too much time writing and speaking about religion.

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Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan brushes off calls for his resignation, after the foreign minister stepped down over a funding scandal at the weekend.

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Sana, Yemen — A leading tribal figure in Yemen announced his resignation from the ruling party on Saturday, signaling a major blow to the embattled leadership of President Ali Abdullah Saleh as demonstrations calling for his resignation continue across the country. read more

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Tribal Leader’s Resignation Is Blow to Yemeni President

Well, that was fast. New York Republican Rep. Christopher Lee resigned Wednesday, only hours after Gawker published shirtless photos he had sent to a woman he met via Craigslist. In his resignation, Lee said he regrets the “harm” he inflicted on his…

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President Hosni Mubarak has reacted to calls for his resignation with his usual change-resistant manner.

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Prizing Status Quo, Mubarak Resists Pressure

Glamorgan batsman Tom Maynard hands in his resignation but the Welsh county say they will not allow him to walk away.

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Batsman Maynard to quit Glamorgan