Friday 14 December 2012

Israel Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigns

 
 
Breaking news
 
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has resigned after being charged with fraud and breach
of trust following a long-running investigation.

Mr Lieberman has also resigned as deputy prime minister, and said he would fight to clear his name of the charges.

The case against him relates to a financial scandal dating back more than a decade.

His resignation comes five weeks before Israel's general election

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