60 SC House Republicans sign letter asking Gov. Mark Sanford to resign following affairCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Sixty South Carolina House Republicans asked Gov. Mark Sanford to resign Wednesday, questioning his ability to lead the state since his unannounced summertime trip to see a mistress in Argentina and investigations of his state and private travel that followed. ‘Inside the Mind of Mark Foley’: Ex-congressman to explore politics on new talk radio showWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There’s a surprising new voice in the world of political talk radio as former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley returns to the spotlight three years after a lurid scandal ruined his congressional career. Point man in Mexico’s offensive against drug gangs announces resignation in Cabinet shakeupMEXICO CITY — Mexican President Felipe Calderon has accepted the resignation of the attorney general who was leading the battle against drug cartels, making the biggest shake-up yet in his offensive against organized crime. Mexican president announces resignation of attorney general, agriculture secretary, oil chiefMEXICO CITY — Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced Monday the resignation of Attorney General Eduardo Medina-Mora, his point-man in the offensive against drug cartels, but gave no indication that the current strategy of full confrontation with the gangs would change. Taiwan premier resigns over criticism of government’s typhoon response; replacement namedTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s premier resigned Monday amid strong criticism of the government’s slow response to the most devastating storm to hit the island in 50 years, and the president immediately named a senior official from the ruling party to replace him. Taiwan names new premier after incumbent resigns over handling of typhoonTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s premier resigned Monday amid strong criticism of the government’s slow response to the most devastating storm to hit the island in 50 years, and the president immediately named a senior official from the ruling party to replace him. Taiwan president names new premier after resignation prompted by typhoon falloutTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president has named Wu Den-yih, the ruling party’s secretary general, as premier after the incumbent resigned amid mounting criticism of the government’s slow response to a devastating typhoon. Early estimates show direct cost of Palin resignation at least $40,000ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Early estimates put the cost of Sarah Palin’s midterm resignation as Alaska governor at a minimum of $40,000, not including a special legislative session partly linked to her departure. UK lawmaker resigns from defense post, criticizes government and NATO approach in AfghanistanLONDON — An aide to Britain’s defense minister quit Thursday, criticizing the government’s handling of the conflict in Afghanistan and saying Britain should demand more from its U.S. ally. Swiss president under pressure to resign as row with Libya over detained businessmen escalatesGENEVA — Switzerland’s president faced growing pressure to resign Tuesday, as the government failed to secure the release of two citizens detained in Libya since the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Geneva last year. Japan’s ruling party concedes election defeat; opposition poised to win landslide victoryTOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Taro Aso conceded defeat in elections Sunday as media exit polls indicated the opposition had won by a landslide, sending the conservatives out of power after 54 years of nearly unbroken rule amid widespread economic anxiety and desire for change. Calls for SC Gov. Sanford to resign or be impeached grow as ethics questions being raisedCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Calls are growing louder for Gov. Mark Sanford to resign over his extramarital affair and questionable travel on commercial, state and private planes. SC gov: ‘Folks who were never fans’ won’t force him to step down over affair, travel questionsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Two months after admitting to an affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said “folks who were never fans” won’t push him out of office early, including his second in command who said the state cannot solve critical problems under his leadership. SC gov embroiled in affair scandal: Won’t be ‘railroaded’ out after lt. gov’s call to quitCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford rebuffed his lieutenant governor’s call to resign Wednesday, two months after he admitted an affair, saying he will not be “railroaded” out of office. SC gov says he won’t be ‘railroaded’ out of office after lt. gov asks him to resignCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford rebuffed his lieutenant governor’s call to resign Wednesday, two months after he admitted an affair, saying he will not be “railroaded” out of office and plans to finish his term. SC lt. gov calls on embattled gov. to quit, citing distractions and questions since affairCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s lieutenant governor called on Gov. Mark Sanford to resign Wednesday, promising to put aside his own political ambitions if that convinces fellow Republicans wary of elevating him to urge Sanford to step down. Former colleague who got loan from NJ gov candidate Christie resigns from US Attorney’s officeRINGWOOD, N.J. — A federal prosecutor who received a $46,000 loan from her boss — now the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor — has resigned. Taiwan’s Cabinet approves $3 billion typhoon reconstruction budgetTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Cabinet approved a NT$100 billion ($3 billion) reconstruction budget Thursday after the island’s worst typhoon in more than 50 years killed 500 people and wiped out roads and bridges in the mountainous south. Text of US Senator John Ensign’s interview with The Associated Press on WednesdayText of The Associated Press interview with U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., on Wednesday in Fernley, Nev.: Increasingly a fait accompli, Honduras coup leaves other leftists fearing they could be nextTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Manuel Zelaya’s chances of getting restored to the Honduran presidency become more distant with each passing week. Across Latin America, his allies and foes alike see a precedent being set. Taiwan typhoon victims berate President Ma; more lawmakers offer to resign over gov’t responseTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese survivors of Typhoon Morakot berated the president on Wednesday for his government’s slow response to the deadly disaster, and two more Cabinet members offered to resign to take responsibility. TV: Taiwan Defense Minister, Cabinet Chief resign over Morakot responseTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s defense minister and the Cabinet chief resigned Wednesday to take responsibility for the government’s slow response to Typhoon Morakot, local TV stations reported. Resources Connection names chief operating officer, says chief strategy officer resignsIRVINE, Calif. — Resources Connection Inc., which provides staffing services for accounting and finance firms, named a new chief operating officer on Tuesday. Jacques Rogge plans to resign as active IOC member after second presidential term ends in 2013LONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge plans to resign as an active member of the Olympic committee after his final presidential term ends in 2013, preferring to serve as an “honorary president.” Taiwan’s president defends handling of Typhoon Morakot despite criticism from friends and foesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou defended his handling of Typhoon Morakot, saying Tuesday that he was still a strong leader despite the resignation of a senior official in the wake of criticism of the government response to the disaster. Taiwan’s vice foreign minister resigns over rejection of aid after Typhoon Morakot hit islandTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s vice foreign minister resigned Tuesday to take responsibility for his agency’s initial rejection of aid from other governments following Typhoon Morakot, which claimed about 500 lives and caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage. Wreck of capsized ferry in Tonga found; 93 still missingNUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Searchers located the wreck Wednesday of a ferry that capsized off Tonga a week earlier and found no immediate signs of the 93 people on board who are still missing and presumed dead. Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman resigns to become ambassador to China; Lt. Gov. Herbert to be sworn inSALT LAKE CITY — Gary Herbert was sworn in Tuesday as Utah’s 17th governor following the resignation of Jon Huntsman, who is now the U.S. ambassador to China. Tonga transport minister resigns in ferry sinking, 93 still missing and presumed deadNUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Tonga’s minister of transport resigned Tuesday, six days after a state-owned ferry sank, leaving 93 people missing in one of the South Pacific nation’s biggest tragedies. Israel’s foreign minister suggests Israeli envoy who warned of rift with US should resignJERUSALEM —Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman suggested Monday that a diplomat who warned that government policy was causing a dangerous rift in Israel-U.S. ties should resign. |
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