World Feb 12 Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a rare political crisis after president’s resignation By Justin Spike, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 Portugal’s prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned as his government is involved in a widespread corruption probe. The announcement sent a shock wave through the normally tranquil politics of the European Union member. By Helena Alves, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Jul 07 Dutch prime minister announces resignation after ruling coalition fails to agree on migration policy The decision by the Netherlands' longest-serving premier means that the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
Nation Apr 21 Watch 5:59 Oklahoma county officials recorded making racist remarks, discussing killing reporter Calls for the resignation of county officials in southeastern Oklahoma continued after they were recorded making racist remarks, including explicit comments about murder and invoking violence harking back to the Jim Crow era. Stephanie Sy discussed the backlash with Deon… By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings, Adam Kemp, Shoshana Dubnow
World Nov 11 Japan minister quits over execution remark Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has delayed his departure for three upcoming summits in Southeast Asia to sack and replace his justice minister, who was widely criticized over a remark he made about capital punishment. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members. Continue reading
Jul 14 Italian Premier Draghi says he will resign after losing ally By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Italian Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation on Thursday evening to the nation's president, following the refusal of a populist coalition ally to support a key government bill. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 8:42 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to step down after a string of scandals By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow Barely one day after striking a defiant tone, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his nation Thursday he would resign his post later in the summer and stand down now as head of his party. It marks the beginning of… Continue watching
Jul 07 From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career By Associated Press He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 3:41 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains defiant amid calls to resign By Romilly Weeks, Tommy Walters In a year of mostly self-inflicted political wounds for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, dozens of members of his government resigned Wednesday over how he handled allegations of sexual harassment by a former aide. But amid deafening cries for him… Continue watching