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After 700 students test positive, a college president resigns

The State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta announced the abrupt resignation of its president only weeks after it experienced the most severe coronavirus outbreak of any public university in the state.

Argentina treasury minister resigns, says 'significant renewal' needed amid economic crisis

Argentina´s Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne has resigned, saying in a letter seen by Reuters on Saturday he believed the government needed ‘significant renewal’ in its economic team amid a crisis which saw the peso plunge this week.

May in deep trouble as House of Commons leader resigns over Brexit

UK House of Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom, a prominent supporter of the country’s exit from the European Union (EU), has stepped down over Prime Minister Theresa May's handling of Brexit.

Austria minister Strache resigns amid video scandal

Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, a key figure of the European far-right, resigned on Saturday after explosive revelations from a hidden camera sting, just days before key EU elections.

Bahrain cabinet resigns per post-election rules

Bahrain’s cabinet on Sunday tendered its resignation to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as required by law after last week’s parliamentary elections, from which the opposition was barred.

British science minister resigns over PM’s 'naive' Brexit deal

A UK minister resigned saying a row over involvement in the EU's Galileo satellite-navigation system exposes British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal as "naïve."

Haiti prime minister resigns after deadly unrest

Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant has stepped down following days of deadly and violent protests prompted by a now-suspended plan to raise fuel prices.

Malaysia’s Central Bank governor resigns as corruption probe continues

Malaysia’s Central Bank governor has resigned, as the country’s new attorney-general sets his priority to fight “alleged wrongdoers” in a high-level graft scandal in the country.

IAEA chief inspector resigns after US pullout of Iran deal

The chief inspector of the UN nuclear agency has stepped down unexpectedly, a few days after US President Donald Trump declared that Washington withdrew from the 2015 landmark nuclear deal with Iran.

Sajid Javid to be UK home secretary after Windrush scandal resignation

Sajid Javid has been appointed the UK's new Home Secretary following the shock resignation of Amber Rudd late on Sunday night in the wake of a growing scandal over the so-called "Windrush generation" of migrants.

Speaker of Somalia’s parliament resigns

The speaker of Somalia's parliament has resigned after a dispute with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed.

Myanmar’s president resigns 'to take rest from duties’

Myanmar’s President Htin Kyaw, a close ally of the country’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has announced his resignation, citing ill health.

Tehran mayor resigns due to “health issue”

Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani, the chairman of Tehran City Council, confirmed receiving the resignation of Tehran’s reformist mayor, Mohammad Ali Najafi, amid conflicting reports over the reason behind his decision.

Irish deputy PM resigns, averting election threat

Ireland’s scandal-hit deputy prime minister resigned on Tuesday, averting a government collapse and potential snap election that had threatened to complicate Brexit talks next month between Britain and the European Union.

Zimbabwe President Mugabe resigns amid impeachment hearing

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe resigned Tuesday, ending nearly four decades of rule in the southern African country.