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David Norris, Front-Runner In Irish Presidential Race, Quits Over Rape Scandal

DUBLIN, Aug 2 (Reuters) - A gay senator who was the front-runner to win Ireland's figurehead presidency quit the race on Tuesday after admitting he used his office to plead for clemency for a friend convicted of having sex with a minor.

 

Irish premier resigns as party leader, stays as PM

Irish premier resigns as party leader, stays as PM

Prime Minister Brian Cowen announced Saturday that he has resigned as leader of Ireland's dominant Fianna Fail party but intends to keep leading the government through the March 11 election.

 

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