11.   He would replace Democratic governor Mike Lowry, who decided against seeking a second term following allegations that he sexually harassed an aide.

12.   Costello said he had considered several candidates from inside and outside the RBA to replace retiring governor Bernie Fraser, whose term expires in September.

13.   Lusa said Secretary of State for Finance Antonio de Sousa had been appointed to replace the governor.

14.   Taiwan on Monday replaced the governor of the Central Bank in a surprise move that raises concerns over the progress of financial reforms ushered in by the outgoing chief.

15.   The interim government has already replaced governors in Punjab and the northwest province, making provincial chief justices acting governors.