21.   A Conservative government deputy minister resigned Monday to campaign against a single European currency, the BBC reported.

22.   A Nepalese minister resigned after he failed to get elected to Parliament, officials said Saturday.

23.   A junior government minister resigned Tuesday after being accused of brandishing a pickax at road protesters.

24.   A third minister resigned after admitting separate wrong claims.

25.   A Turkish Cabinet minister resigned Tuesday amid allegations that he rigged state tenders, including contracts to build housing for thousands of earthquake survivors.

26.   After the finance minister resigned last month, Netanyahu reportedly promised the job to Sharon only to turn to another candidate instead.

27.   Also Sunday, four ministers resigned in preparation to run the elections.

28.   Although another minister resigned after he was implicated, Hamilton denied all and filed a libel suit against The Guardian newspaper.

29.   An interior minister has resigned, and many police officials have been suspended.

30.   Another cabinet minister resigned in protest Saturday amid continued opposition to the Islamic-led government.