Rudd resigns amid leadership row
- Published: 22/02/2012 at 10:26 PM
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Australia's foreign minister Kevin Rudd resigned Wednesday, saying he was unable to continue without Prime Minister Julia Gillard's support, paving the way for him to make a leadership challenge.
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has resigned, saying he could not continue without Prime Minister Julia Gillard's support amid speculation he will challenge her for the leadership.
In a dramatic late-night resignation speech from Washington, Rudd said the only honourable course of action was for him to step down, as reports circulated in Australia that Gillard was preparing to sack him.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
