In what is being termed as a totally unexpected announcement, Irish Prime Minister Leo Vardak resigned from his position on Wednesday. Vardak said they were for “personal and political” reasons. Commentators say this is a “political earthquake” for the country. The World’s Carolyn Beeler has more details.
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