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Irish PM Resigns in Kickback Scandal

Ahern was most successful PM in decades

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2008 7:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – The prime minister of Ireland announced his resignation today in the face of a growing scandal over his personal finances, reports the Irish Times. Bertie Ahern, a key player in the Northern Ireland peace deal once tipped to be the first permanent EU president, admitted... Read full story »

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