1.   The company also approved the resignation of Giorgio Garuzzo as chief operating officer, after he was passed over for the CEO slot.

2.   The pope would need to approve his resignation as bishop.

3.   Bowing to political pressure, Premier Vincent Siew on Monday approved the resignation of the transportation minister over a series of aviation accidents.

4.   But in a speech to the provincial government, Soong said he would only stay on until the resignation is approved.

5.   But the premier has yet to approve her resignation.

6.   His resignation was approved at a board meeting late Tuesday.

7.   If the resignations are approved by the Football Association of Thailand, the whole team must be replaced within three months before the Asian Games in Bangkok in December.

8.   In keeping with protocol, President Roman Herzog has approved the resignations of Helmut Hesse and Olaf Sievert.

9.   President Boris Yeltsin, who must approve the resignation and appoint a successor, did not immediately respond.

10.   The parliament must approve the resignation.