Resignation
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Ukraine officials resign amid corruption allegations
TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Multiple high-profile Ukrainian officials resigned as the defence ministry was shaken by accusations of food procurement fraud, in the country's largest corruption scandal since the start of Russia's invasion.
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Kuwait government resigns for fifth time in 2 years
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Kuwaiti government submitted its resignation on Monday due to disagreements with the National Assembly, local media reported on Monday.
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Vietnam president resigns for officials' wrongdoing
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Vietnamese President has submitted his resignation after the ruling Communist Party found him responsible for violations and wrongdoing of numerous officials under him, the country’s official news agency said on Tuesday.
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Two Peruvian ministers resign amid deadly protests
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Two ministers from Peru's new government have resigned amid protests that have resulted in civilian deaths.
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President Raeisi accepts road minister's resignation
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Road and Urban Development Minister Rostan Ghasemi resigned on Tuesday and President Ebrahim Raeisi has accepted his resignation.
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3rd Japanese cabinet member in a month resigns in blow to PM
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Japan internal affairs minister resigned on Sunday in connection with a funding scandal, becoming the third cabinet member to leave in less than a month in a severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's already shaky support.
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Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun leaves office amid crisis
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Sunday departed the presidential palace a day before the end of his term, leaving the country in a presidential vacuum amid a steep financial crisis.
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Romania defence min resigns, pressured after Ukraine comment
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Romanian Defence Minister Vasile Dincu resigned on Monday, saying he could not collaborate with the country's president, amid pressure weeks after he said Ukraine's only chance to end the war was to negotiate with Russia.
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Kuwait crown prince accepts government resignation
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Kuwait’s crown prince accepted the government’s resignation on Sunday following a parliamentary election in the Perisan Gulf Arab country. state news agency KUNA reported.
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Kuwait’s cabinet submits resignation
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Kuwait’s Prime Minister submitted his cabinet’s resignation to Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, a senior Kuwaiti official said on Saturday.
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Sri Lanka MPs to elect new president after Rajapaksa resigns
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament speaker says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned and Parliament will convene to choose a new leader after massive protests took over government buildings to force him out of office.
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Sri Lanka PM office confirms President fled to Maldives
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled to the Maldives, hours before he was expected to resign.
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Sri Lankan President confirms intention to resign to PM
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially confirmed his intention to resign from the post to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, media reported on Monday.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns: report
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, bringing an acrimonious end to a nearly three-year premiership that has been beset by controversy and scandal.
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Another minister resigns from Boris Johnson government
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Junior Education Minister Will Quince, who defended UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson just days ago, has stepped down.
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Iran Labour Minister resigns, Raeisi accepts
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Hojjatollah Abdolmaleki in a message announced his resignation on Tuesday.
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Kuwaiti Emiri decree accepts government resignation
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – A Kuwaiti Emiri decree accepted the resignation of the government on Tuesday, more than a month after it was submitted.
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NY lieutenant governor resigns after bribery, fraud charges
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – New York Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin has resigned after he was arrested over charges of bribery and fraud, according to the state’s Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul.
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Kuwaiti government officially resigned
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – According to media sources, the Kuwaiti Prime Minister has officially submitted the resignation of the government to the Crown Prince.
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Brazilian officials resign en masse to boost Pres. Bolsonaro
TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Ten members of the Brazilian President's cabinet have resigned from their positions, along with three other top officials, in a move designed to help boost the far-right leader’s re-election prospects.
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Peru PM confirms departure after four days on job
TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Peruvian Prime Minister Hector Valer confirmed on Saturday that he is departing just four days after being named to the post.
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Armenian president quits post over lack of influence
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has resigned citing the lack of influence in policy decisions in the country.
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Kazakh president accepts government’s resignation
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday accepted the resignation of the country’s government, which will continue performing its duties until a new cabinet of ministers is formed.
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Sudan’ prime minister Hamdok resigns amid political deadlock
TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned amid political deadlock and widespread protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democracy.
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Lebanon's George Kordahi to announce resignation on Fri.
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi has confirmed that he will announce his resignation on Friday.
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Kuwaiti government submits resignation to Emir
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Kuwait's government on Monday submitted its resignation to the ruling Emir on Monday, leading local media have reported.
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German pres. presents Angela Merkel with resignation papers
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented Chancellor Angela Merkel and members of her cabinet with official resignation papers.
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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga set to resign
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga expressed his intention to resign Friday amid mounting criticism over his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ex-military officers ask Austin, Milley to resign
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Dozens of retired generals and admirals are demanding that the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley resign over the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Malaysia's caretaker PM says will act with limited power
TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Malaysia's caretaker Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that he would continue to perform his executive duties, but with some restrictions, until a replacement has been appointed.
