1.   There is no evidence that Ozawa either wanted or welcomed these resignations.

2.   German opposition politicians welcomed the resignation as overdue.

3.   Heads of state, opposition leaders, human rights activists and Indonesian refugees joined hands Thursday in welcoming the resignation of President Suharto.

4.   His opponents welcomed the resignation.

5.   Heads of state, opposition leaders, human rights activists and Indonesian refugees joined Thursday in welcoming the resignation of President Suharto.

6.   However, his domestic popularity faded, and his resignation was welcomed even by Socialist party supporters.

7.   His resignation was welcomed by SOCOG chief executive Sandy Hollway, among those who have urged him to quit.

8.   In a statement issued in Sydney, Hollway paid tribute to Coles for his devotion to the Olympics, but welcomed his resignation.

9.   Meanwhile, Lakas Houseleaders welcomed the resignation of Drilon from the ruling party.

10.   On the assembly line, Volkswagen workers welcomed the resignation.