Spitzer becomes the first New York governor to resign from office during his term since Nelson Rockefeller quit in 1973.

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"I believe that a pope should have a term limit or be given the privilege to resign from office, if he can't do his various duties effectively anymore due to health reasons or old age, " he said.

CNN: February 12, 2013 -- Updated 2035 GMT (0435 HKT)

William Hague revealed his intention to resign as leader after travelling back from Yorkshire to Conservative Central Office in London.

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