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23 Jun, 2010

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Obama accepts McChrystal’s resignation after summoning the general to the White House. McChrystal releases a statement saying he is stepping down out of

a desire to see the mission succeed.

Obama says Americans should be grateful for McChrystal’s time in uniform. Referring to the Rolling Stone profile of the general by Michael Hastings, Obama adds:

The conduct represented in the recently published article does not meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general.

24 Jul, 2014

PM and Cabinet resign

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and his Cabinet resign. He tells parliament:

I announce resignation after the collapse of the coalition and the blocking of government initiatives.

10 Sep, 2014

Quits

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With more than twenty years under his belt, di Montezemolo is leaving the job this fall as a result of poor performance. The CEO of Ferrari’s parent company, Fiat, Sergio Marchionne is set to take his place.

This is the end of an era and so I have decided to leave my position as chairman after almost 23 marvelous and unforgettable years

19 Sep, 2014

Steps down as Scottish First Minister

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Salmond steps down as Scotland votes to remain a part of the UK. He announces he will not be seeking reelection as leader of the SNP party at the party conference in November.

I am immensely proud of the campaign that Yes Scotland fought and particularly of the 1.6m voters who rallied to that cause. We lost the referendum vote but Scotland can still carry the political initiative. For me as leader my time is nearly over but for Scotland the campaign continues and the dream shall never die.

1 Dec, 2014

Resigns from board

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Cosby resigns from Temple University’s board of trustees. He had been on the board for more than 32 years. According to a statement released by the university, Cosby stated:

I have always wanted to do what would be in the best interests of the university and its students. As a result, I have tendered my resignation from the Temple University Board of Trustees.

31 Dec, 2014

Resigns from corporate posts

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Bush resigns from all corporate and non-profits board positions in preparation for 2016 presidential run. He is also reviewing is position in other businesses in which he is principal partner or owner. Spokeswoman:

Bush is reviewing his business engagements as he now actively explores a run for the presidency

28 Jan, 2015

CEO replaced

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McDonald’s announces that Don Thompson is leaving the company. Steve Easterbrook will take over as company president and chief executive officer. Thompson feels that Easterbrook is a good choice to succeed him:

It’s tough to say goodbye to the McFamily, but there is a time and season for everything. I am truly confident as I pass the reins over to Steve, that he will continue to move our business and brand forward.

13 Feb, 2015

Resigns

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Kitzhaber announces his resignation from long-time position as governor of Oregon amidst allegations that his fiancee was not acting ethically financially.

Questions concerning whether her activities and contracts or my activities as governor have violated ethics laws are currently before the ethics commission. And we are cooperating fully with the commission to allow them to arrive at a conclusion.

18 Feb, 2015

Resigns

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Gardner plans to resigns from the company in order to serve, with her husband, a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Gardner and her husband are assigned to the Hawaii Honolulu Mission.

24 Feb, 2015

Steps down

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Pachauri steps down as the leader of the U.N.’s expert panel on climate change amid allegations of sexual harassment. He is being investigated in India after a woman accused him of sexually harassing her while they worked together at The Energy Resources Institute.

[The IPCC] needs strong leadership and dedication of time and full attention by the chair in the immediate future, which under the current circumstances I may be unable to provide.

11 Mar, 2015

Withdraws from businesses

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Bush decides to sell his ownership stakes in consulting groups, Jeb Bush & Associates and Britton Hill, in preparation of his presidential run. Spokesperson:

Just as he said he would, Governor Bush has been reviewing his private sector commitments as he contemplates a potential run…Governor Bush finalized that process this month, selling his ownership stakes in Jeb Bush & Associates and in the Britton Hill entities. This was a natural step as Governor Bush transitioned his time and focus from running his business to increasing his political efforts on behalf of conservative candidates and causes.

25 Mar, 2015

Leaves band

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One Direction announce that Malik has left the band:

After five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and look forward to the forthcoming concerts of their world tour and recording their fifth album, due to be released later this year. We’re really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. The past five years have been beyond amazing, we’ve gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue. We’re looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour.

Malik:

My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologise to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.

Cowell:

I would like to say thank you to Zayn for everything he has done for One Direction. Since I first met Zayn in 2010, I have grown very, very fond – and immensely proud – of him. I have seen him grow in confidence and I am truly sorry to see him leave. As for One Direction, fans can rest assured that Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis are hugely excited about the future of the band.

24 Apr, 2015

Quits Wall Street

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Christie resigns her Wall Street job as a managing director at hedge fund and alternative investments company, Angelo Gordon & Co. Spokesman:

Mrs. Christie has decided to take a hiatus from her work in the finance world to spend more time with her family and young children.

5 Jun, 2015

Four senior staffers leave

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Carson loses four senior staff members leaving his campaign disorganized and andcreating problems at all levels. A campaign aide says Carson’s campaign chairman, national finance chairman, deputy campaign manager and general counsel have resigned since Carson formally launched his bid.  They have not been replaced. Carson’s lawyer:

Every campaign goes through growing pains as it puts together a leadership team that has to work together and live together through the trying times of a presidential election.

15 Jun, 2015

Resigns NAACP post

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Dolezal gives up her post as president of the N.A.A.C.P. chapter in Spokane, Wash. Officials at the N.A.A.C.P. chapter in Spokane, and at the Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where she had previously worked, say she had also represented herself to them as being partly of black descent. It was a claim she also made in news media interviews and in an application to the City of Spokane for a seat on the Office of Police Ombudsman Commission, to which Mayor David A. Conton appointed her.

23 Jun, 2015

Tonstad leaves

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Tonstad resigns as CEO. Executives in Oslo and New York will run Tidal until a replacement is found. Tonstad:

The only thing I can confirm is that I have resigned.

10 Jul, 2015

Pao resigns, Huffman replaces as CEO

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Pao resigns from Reddit (statement). She will be replaced by Huffman, but will remain as an adviser to Reddit’s board for the remainder of 2015.

It became clear that the board and I had a different view on the ability of Reddit to grow this year. Because of that, it made sense to bring someone in that shared the same view.

I just want to remind everyone that I am just another human; I have a family, and I have feelings. Everyone attacked on reddit is just another person like you and me. When people make something up to attack me or someone else, it spreads, and we eventually will see it. And we will feel bad, not just about what was said. Also because it undercuts the authenticity of reddit and shakes our faith in humanity.

Reddit board member, Altman:

Ellen has done a phenomenal job, especially in the last few months.

8 Aug, 2015

Stone leaves campaign

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Stone, an advisor to Trump’s campaign, says he has resigned. However, Trump says he fired him. Stone:

Trump:

I’m going to kick my 2016 campaign into higher gear, cleaning house, no more “publicity seekers”

Excerpt from Stone’s resignation letter:

Restoring national pride and bringing jobs back to America – your initial and still underlying message – is a solid conservative message. In fact, it catapulted you instantly into a commanding lead in the race. Unfortunately, the current controversies involving personalities and provocative media fights have reached such a high volume that it has distracted attention from your platform and overwhelmed your core message. With this current direction of the candidacy, I no longer can remain involved in your campaign.

21 Aug, 2015

Resigns

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Prime Minister Tsipras resigns after giving a TV address. Government officials said the aim was to hold an election on Sept. 20, with Tsipras seeking to crush a rebellion in his leftist Syriza party and seal public support for the bailout program, Greece’s third since 2010, that he negotiated.

The popular mandate I received on January 25th has run its course. Now the sovereign people of Greece must weigh in…I will go to the president of the republic shortly to submit my resignation, as well as the resignation of my government. I want to be honest with you. We did not achieve the agreement we expected before the January elections. I feel the deep ethical and political responsibility to put to your judgment all I have done, successes and failures.