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Fuji TV press conference

Koichi Minato (L) and Shuji Kano attend a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2025, after their resignations as president and chairman, respectively, of Fuji Television Network Inc. were announced following allegations that an official of the broadcaster played a role in the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV host Masahiro Nakai.

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Fuji TV press conference

Koichi Minato (L) and Shuji Kano attend a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2025, after their resignations as president and chairman, respectively, of Fuji Television Network Inc. were announced following allegations that an official of the broadcaster played a role in the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV host Masahiro Nakai.

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Fuji TV press conference

Koichi Minato (C) and Shuji Kano (R) bow at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2025, after their resignations as president and chairman, respectively, of Fuji Television Network Inc. were announced following allegations that an official of the broadcaster played a role in the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV host Masahiro Nakai.

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Fuji TV press conference

Koichi Minato (L) and Shuji Kano bow at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2025, after their resignations as president and chairman, respectively, of Fuji Television Network Inc. were announced following allegations that an official of the broadcaster played a role in the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV host Masahiro Nakai.

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S. Korean PM offers to resign after parliamentary elections defeat

STORY: S. Korean PM offers to resign after parliamentary elections defeat SHOOTING TIME: File & April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:25 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo 2. various of parliamentary elections STORYLINE: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo offered to resign following the ruling People Power Party's crushing defeat in parliamentary elections, multiple local media said Thursday citing the presidential office. All of the senior presidential secretaries, including chief of staff and chief secretary for policy, submitted resignations, except secretaries in the national security office. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said that he will humbly accept the will of the people, as shown in the parliamentary elections, and will make his best efforts to reform state affairs and stabilize the economy and the people's livelihoods, according to the presidential office. The quadrennial p

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Jordanian king approves cabinet reshuffle

STORY: Jordanian king approves cabinet reshuffle DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of sworn-in ceremony STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday approved a reshuffle in the government of Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, according to a Royal Court statement. A Royal Decree was issued to approve the cabinet reshuffle. The ministers of the new cabinet were sworn in before the king. On Monday, Jordan's cabinet ministers submitted their resignations in preparation for the seventh cabinet reshuffle in the government of Khasawneh, who was tasked by King Abdullah II to form a government on Oct. 7, 2020, succeeding former prime minister Omar Al-Razzaz. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Osaka Mayor Hashimoto to temporarily quit as party co-leader

TOKYO, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto (R) and Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui attend an executives' meeting of the Japan Innovation Party at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 23, 2014. The opposition party accepted the resignations of Hashimoto, a party co-leader, and secretary general Matsui, albeit that their resignations might be effective only until spring.

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2 female ministers resign

TOKYO, Japan - Composite photo shows Justice Minister Midori Matsushima (R) and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi announcing their resignations due to money scandals, at press conferences in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2014. Matsushima distributed paper fans to voters in her electoral district, while Obuchi's political groups are suspected of having partially shouldered her supporters' expenses for theater outings, both possible violations of the election law.

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2 female ministers resign

TOKYO, Japan - Composite photo shows Justice Minister Midori Matsushima (L) and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi during press conferences in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2014, at which they announced their resignations due to money scandals. Matsushima distributed paper fans to voters in her electoral district, while Obuchi's political groups are suspected of having partially shouldered her supporters' expenses for theater outings, both possible violations of the election law.

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2 female Cabinet ministers step down

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with reporters at his office on Oct. 20, 2014, after accepting the resignations of two female Cabinet ministers. Justice Minister Midori Matsushima was accused of distributing free paper fans to voters in her district in possible violation of the election law, while Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi was involved in a political funds scandal.

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Hanshin Tigers owner resigns over scouting scandal

OSAKA, Japan - Shunjiro Kuma (L), owner of the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers, and club president Katsuyoshi Nozaki speak at a press conference in Osaka on Oct. 22 about their resignations over unethical scouting of amateur prospect Yasuhiro Ichiba.

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(1)Soldiers' standoff ends in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine soldiers on July 27 leave a hotel they occupied earlier in the day in Manila after ending a 19-hour standoff. The heavily armed soldiers seized a large section of Manila's financial district of Makati and the Oakwood condominium and hotel complex, demanding the resignations of President Arroyo and her cabinet.

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(2)Soldiers' standoff ends in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Guests seen July 27 at a Manila hotel that was occupied by Philippine soldiers earlier in the day as the soldiers ended their 19-hour standoff. The troops had demanded the resignations of President Arroyo and her cabinet.

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British PM Johnson resigns after cabinet revolt

STORY: British PM Johnson resigns after cabinet revolt DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boris Johnson giving a speech 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BORIS JOHNSON, British Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE (English): STUART WILKS-HEEG, Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool 4. SOUNDBITE (English): MARIA LUZ, British citizen 5. SOUNDBITE (English): BETH GIBSON, British citizen STORYLINE: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after the support for him evaporated amid an avalanche of ministerial resignations over his scandal-hit leadership. SOUNDBITE (English): BORIS JOHNSON, British Prime Minister "It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister. And I've today appointed a Cabinet to serve, as I will, until a new leader is in place." SOUNDBITE (English): STUART WILKS-HEEG, Professor of Politics at the University of Liver

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BRITAIN-PM-BORIS JOHNSON-RESIGN

(220708) -- LONDON, July 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man holds signs against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 7, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after the support for him evaporated amid an avalanche of ministerial resignations over his scandal-hit leadership. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-PM-BORIS JOHNSON-RESIGN

(220708) -- LONDON, July 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A screen shows a poster against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London, Britain, July 7, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after the support for him evaporated amid an avalanche of ministerial resignations over his scandal-hit leadership. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)

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UK PM Boris Johnson resigns

STORY: UK PM Boris Johnson resigns DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in London 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BORIS JOHNSON 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent "Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as British prime minister and the leader of the Conservative Party. In a statement to the country, he said he will continue to serve as prime minister until a new Tory leader is chosen." SOUNDBITE (English): BORIS JOHNSON "It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that Party and therefore a new Prime Minister." STANDUP 2 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent "Johnson's exit comes amid an avalanche of ministerial resignations over his scandal-hit leadership. The number of resignations from his government exceeded 50 by Thursday morning, including Saj

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Hanshin Tigers owner resigns over scouting scandal

OSAKA, Japan - Shunjiro Kuma (L), owner of the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers, and club president Katsuyoshi Nozaki speak at a press conference in Osaka on Oct. 22 about their resignations over unethical scouting of amateur prospect Yasuhiro Ichiba. (Kyodo)

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2 female ministers resign

TOKYO, Japan - Composite photo shows Justice Minister Midori Matsushima (R) and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi announcing their resignations due to money scandals, at press conferences in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2014. Matsushima distributed paper fans to voters in her electoral district, while Obuchi's political groups are suspected of having partially shouldered her supporters' expenses for theater outings, both possible violations of the election law. (Kyodo)

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2 female Cabinet ministers step down

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with reporters at his office on Oct. 20, 2014, after accepting the resignations of two female Cabinet ministers. Justice Minister Midori Matsushima was accused of distributing free paper fans to voters in her district in possible violation of the election law, while Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi was involved in a political funds scandal. (Kyodo)

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Post switch plan between Osaka governor, mayor

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference in Osaka on March 8, 2019. The two tendered their resignations the same day to seek election in each other's current positions with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Post switch plan between Osaka governor, mayor

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference in Osaka on March 8, 2019. The two tendered their resignations the same day to seek election in each other's current positions with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Post switch plan between Osaka governor, mayor

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference in Osaka on March 8, 2019. The two tendered their resignations the same day to seek election in each other's current positions with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Post switch plan between Osaka governor, mayor

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference in Osaka on March 8, 2019. The two tendered their resignations the same day to seek election in each other's current positions with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Post switch plan between Osaka governor, mayor

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference in Osaka on March 8, 2019. The two tendered their resignations the same day to seek election in each other's current positions with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Post switch plan between Osaka governor, mayor

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference in Osaka on March 8, 2019. The two tendered their resignations the same day to seek election in each other's current positions with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Osaka governor and mayor

Combined file photo shows Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui (L) and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura. The two tendered their resignations on March 8, 2019, to seek election in each other's current position with the aim of reorganizing the major city into a metropolitan government system similar to Tokyo's. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(2)Soldiers' standoff ends in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Guests seen July 27 at a Manila hotel that was occupied by Philippine soldiers earlier in the day as the soldiers ended their 19-hour standoff. The troops had demanded the resignations of President Arroyo and her cabinet. (Kyodo)

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(1)Soldiers' standoff ends in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine soldiers on July 27 leave a hotel they occupied earlier in the day in Manila after ending a 19-hour standoff. The heavily armed soldiers seized a large section of Manila's financial district of Makati and the Oakwood condominium and hotel complex, demanding the resignations of President Arroyo and her cabinet. (Kyodo)