Fred Harteis News Articles - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel, embroiled in a high-profile corruption investigation, announced Wednesday that he would resign his office as soon as his party chooses a new leader in September elections.
In a televised public statement made from his official residence in Jerusalem, Mr. Olmert said he would not take part in the leadership election for his Kadima party, opening the way for the next party leader to try to form a new government.
“I have decided not to compete in the ... more »
