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German president quits over loan scandal
Berlin, Feb 17 (IANS) Embattled German President Christian Wulff Friday resigned over a scandal sparked by a private loan on favourable terms. Wulff, 52, announced his decision to step down in a televised speech Friday, one day after prosecutors asked the German parliament to lift the president's immunity which may lead to a formal investigation of possible corruption charges, reported Xinhua. A

Prez enjoys immunity: Gilani to SC

Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday defended himself in a contempt of court case before the Supreme court telling the judiciary that since "the president enjoys immunity" his government had not asked the Swiss authorities to re-open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

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Ex-school chief defends unemployment application
The ousted former head of Philadelphia's public schools says she's only taking what's rightfully hers by applying for unemployment benefits after receiving a $900,000 contract buyout.

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Ex-head of Philly schools applies for unemployment
The former Philadelphia schools superintendent who received more than $900,000 in severance pay is looking to collect unemployment.

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CA chancellor under fire for pepper-spray incident

Linda Katehi was a college student in her native Greece in 1973 when the government used guns and tanks to crack down on campus demonstrations against military rule.

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Donors nix vowed $405K in Pa. schools chief buyout

Philadelphia school officials say private donors reneged on nearly $405,000 in pledges toward a severance package for the superintendent, leaving the district on the hook for the entire $905,000

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