Friday, May 18, 2007

Wolfowitz Quits

BBC: Paul Wolfowitz is to quit as president of the World Bank following a bitter promotion row involving his partner.

The global lending body said Mr Wolfowitz would step down on 30 June and that it would begin the search for a successor immediately. World Bank head Wolfowitz to quit (more)

FINANCIAL TIMES:
Wolfowitz steps down as World Bank president

TIMESONLINE:
Wolfowitz resigns after scandal over girlfriend’s pay rise

DIE WELT:
Das Ende des Bush-Kandidaten

LE FIGARO:
Wolfowitz démissionne de la Banque mondiale

Mark Alexander