Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jacek Sasin enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Mariusz Blaszczak enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Poland's former prime minister and member of the Law and Justice (PIS) party Mateusz Morawiecki enters the headquarters of the Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Poland's former prime minister and member of the Law and Justice (PIS) party Mateusz Morawiecki enters the headquarters of the Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Donald Tusk Takes State TV News Channel Off Air - Warsaw

Jaroslaw Kaczynski (C), leader of the Polish Law and Justice (PiS) party, is seen as he enters the headquarters of Polish Public TV in Warsaw, on December 20, 2023. Poland's pro-EU government announced it has sacked authorities at state media outlets, widely seen as government mouthpieces during the right-wing populists' time in power. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yemen's Houthi group sacks "cabinet" amid mass protests

STORY: Yemen's Houthi group sacks "cabinet" amid mass protests DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi group holding a celebration to mark the birthday of the Muslim prophet Mohammed in the capital Sanaa. 2. various shots of Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi speaking at the celebration 3. various shots of Sanaa residents protesting on the street 4. various shots of the celebrations STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday sacked their "cabinet" which controls the country's north, amid the eruption of mass protests. The decision was announced by the group's leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi during a celebration to mark the birthday of the Muslim prophet Mohammed in the capital Sanaa. "The formation of a new competent cabinet will serve as a first stage of essential change ... to correct policies, serve the people, and address economic problems," the rebel leader said in a televised speech. The move came a day after wide

Japan PM Kishida sacks close aide for his anti-LGBT remarks

Japan PM Kishida sacks close aide for his anti-LGBT remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture on Feb. 4, 2023, during his visit to the central Japan city. Kishida said he has sacked Masayoshi Arai, an elite bureaucrat who served as executive secretary to Kishida after he recently made discriminatory remarks against sexual minorities.

Japan PM Kishida sacks close aide for his anti-LGBT remarks

Japan PM Kishida sacks close aide for his anti-LGBT remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture on Feb. 4, 2023, during his visit to the central Japan city. Kishida said he has sacked Masayoshi Arai, an elite bureaucrat who served as executive secretary to Kishida after he recently made discriminatory remarks against sexual minorities.

Eddie Jones in Japan

Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2022. He was sacked by the England rugby team earlier in the month following seven years in charge as head coach.

Eddie Jones in Japan

Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2022. He was sacked by the England rugby team earlier in the month following seven years in charge as head coach.

Eddie Jones in Japan

Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2022. He was sacked by the England rugby team earlier in the month following seven years in charge as head coach.

Eddie Jones in Japan

Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2022. He was sacked by the England rugby team earlier in the month following seven years in charge as head coach.

Eddie Jones in Japan

Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2022. He was sacked by the England rugby team earlier in the month following seven years in charge as head coach.

Eddie Jones in Japan

Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones meets the press at Nippon Sport Science University's Yokohama Kenshidai Campus near Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2022, after he was sacked by the England rugby team earlier in the month following seven years in charge as head coach.

Tunisia holds 1st legislative elections since parliament's dissolution

STORY: Tunisia holds 1st legislative elections since parliament's dissolution DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station in Tunis 2. various of voters casting votes STORYLINE: Tunisia held on Saturday the first parliamentary elections since President Kais Saied disbanded the legislative body in March. At 8 a.m. local time (0700 GMT), Tunisians began casting ballots at 4,551 voting centers and 11,310 polling stations across the North African country. Polls closed at 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) and the preliminary results will be announced between Sunday and Tuesday. A total of 1,058 candidates competed in the elections for the 161 seats in the parliament. Saied suspended the Tunisian parliament and sacked the government in July 2021, before dissolving the legislative body on March 30 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norihiko Akagi looks down during a press conference at the farm ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 1 after submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to take responsibility for a series of political fund scandals.

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norihiko Akagi (R) is seen off by farm ministry officials as he leaves the ministry after his resignation. Earlier in the day, Akagi submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to take responsibility for a series of political fund scandals.

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norihiko Akagi (R) speaks about his resignation at a news conference at the farm ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 1. Earlier in the day Akagi submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to take responsibility for a series of political fund scandals.

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

Scandal-hit farm minister Akagi effectively sacked

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norihiko Akagi looks down during a press conference at the farm ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 1 after submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to take responsibility for a series of political fund scandals.

China removes ex-president's top aide from senior post

China removes ex-president's top aide from senior post

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Ling Jihua, a Chinese politician. Ling, one-time top aide to former Chinese President Hu Jintao, who has been placed under investigation for unspecified disciplinary violations, has been sacked as head of the United Front Work Department, a senior Communist Party post, state-run media said Dec. 31, 2014.

Grampus acquire Kashiwa exile Domingues

Grampus acquire Kashiwa exile Domingues

NAGOYA, Japan - Brazilian midfielder Leandro Domingues shows his uniform after joining J-League first-division side Nagoya Grampus on June 8, 2014. The 30-year-old Domingues was sacked by Kashiwa Reysol in May for a disciplinary infraction.

Court nullifies sumo body's dismissal of ex-wrestler

Court nullifies sumo body's dismissal of ex-wrestler

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo wrestler Sokokurai (front) is surrounded by fans in front of the Tokyo District Court on March 25, 2013, after the court ruled earlier in the day that the Japan Sumo Association's dismissal of Sokokurai of the top-tier makuuchi division in 2011 over match fixing was invalid. The 29-year-old Chinese-born former maegashira, whose real name is Enhetubuxin, had demanded to be reinstated as a wrestler after he was sacked by the JSA in April 2011 for refusing to retire over his alleged involvement in the match-fixing scandal.

China's Bo Xilai expelled from Communist Party

China's Bo Xilai expelled from Communist Party

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows then Chongqing party boss Bo Xilai attending the National People's Congress at Beijing's Great Hall of the People in March 2012. The Communist Party of China on Sept. 28, 2012, expelled Bo from the party and from public office, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. He has been sacked from his position as party chief in Chongqing over a scandal involving his wife's participation in the murder of a British businessman.

Chongqing after Bo dismissal

Chongqing after Bo dismissal

CHONGQING, China - An exhibition of photos on an anti-organized crime drive of Bo Xilai is still seen continuing at a public facility in Chongqing, China, on March 21, 2012, nearly a week after he was sacked as head of the Chongqing municipality.

Former lawyer Li

Former lawyer Li

BEIJING, China - Former lawyer Li Zhuang is interviewed in Beijing on March 17, 2012. He served a prison term for fabricating evidence in connection with the anti-organized crime drive of Bo Xilai, who was sacked as head of China's Chongqing municipality earlier in the month.

Woodford named British paper's Businessperson of the Year

Woodford named British paper's Businessperson of the Year

LONDON, England - British paper The Independent, in its Dec. 23, 2011 issue, reports it has selected former Olympus Corp. President Michael Woodford as Businessperson of the Year in recognition of his fightback after he was sacked for blowing the whistle on the company's fraudulent activities.

Noda apologizes to Okinawa for defense official's indiscreet remark

Noda apologizes to Okinawa for defense official's indiscreet remark

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda offers an apology while being questioned by reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2011, about a senior Defense Ministry official's indiscreet comment. He apologized to people in Okinawa for Satoshi Tanaka's comment made in connection with the government's plan to relocate a key U.S. base, for which he was sacked from the post of chief of the Okinawa Defense Bureau the previous day.

Sacked Olympus vice president Mori

Sacked Olympus vice president Mori

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Hisashi Mori, vice president of Olympus Corp. Olympus decided to dismiss Mori effective Nov. 8, 2011, in connection with the company's failure to book its past losses.

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (L) greets Kurt Campbell, an assistant U.S. secretary of state, before their meeting in Tokyo on March 10, 2011. The United States has sacked Kevin Maher as head of the Japan affairs office of the State Department following his remarks that reportedly disparaged the people of Okinawa, while apologizing Thursday to the Japanese government over the matter. Campbell expressed his ''deepest regrets'' over the matter during the meeting with Matsumoto. (Pool photo)

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Kurt Campbell, an assistant U.S. secretary of state, answers reporters' questions after meeting Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto in Tokyo on March 10, 2011. The United States has sacked Kevin Maher as head of the Japan affairs office of the State Department following his remarks that reportedly disparaged the people of Okinawa, while apologizing Thursday to the Japanese government over the matter. Campbell expressed his ''deepest regrets'' over the matter during the meeting with Matsumoto.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki sacked

Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki sacked

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, who was fired from the post by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Dec. 13, 2010.

Japan justice minister quits

Japan justice minister quits

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida bows at the end of a press conference at the Justice Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 22, 2010, after announcing his resignation. Prime Minister Naoto Kan effectively sacked Yanagida for recent ill-chosen remarks so the government could deflect criticism by the opposition camp and enlist its help in a bid to have an extra budget clear parliament.

Japan justice minister quits

Japan justice minister quits

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida announces his resignation at a press conference at the Justice Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 22, 2010. Prime Minister Naoto Kan effectively sacked Yanagida for recent ill-chosen remarks so the government could deflect criticism by the opposition camp and enlist its help in a bid to have an extra budget clear parliament.

Medvedev fires Moscow Mayor Luzhkov

Medvedev fires Moscow Mayor Luzhkov

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows sacked Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev fired Luzhkov on Sept. 28, 2010, citing a loss of confidence in the mayor.

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu (L) watches Ichiro Suzuki (51) return to the dugout during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 8, 2010. Wakamatsu was dismissed as the baseball club's manager the following day.

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik announces the dismissal of the baseball club's manager, Don Wakamatsu, during a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2010. ''New leadership is needed,'' Zduriencik said.

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - This April 2009 file photo shows Don Wakamatsu, who was dismissed as manager of the baseball club Seattle Mariners on Aug. 9, 2010.

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu views a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 8, 2010. Wakamatsu was dismissed as the baseball club's manager the following day.

Minister sacked over Okinawa

Minister sacked over Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks in a press conference after sacking Social Democratic Party leader Mizuho Fukushima as consumer affairs minister at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 28, 2010. Hatoyama dismissed Fukushima over her opposition to the government's plan for the relocation of a key U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture.

Minister sacked over Okinawa

Minister sacked over Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - Social Democratic Party leader Mizuho Fukushima speaks in a press conference after being sacked as consumer affairs minister at the party headquarters in Tokyo on May 28, 2010. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama dismissed Fukushima over her opposition to the government's plan for the relocation of a key U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture.

Minister sacked over Okinawa

Minister sacked over Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - Social Democratic Party leader Mizuho Fukushima speaks in a press conference after being sacked as consumer affairs minister at the party headquarters in Tokyo on May 28, 2010. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama dismissed Fukushima over her opposition to the government's plan for the relocation of a key U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture.