That, in turn, raised the prospect of an unpredictable handover of power in a country that is a pivotal American ally — a fear that administration officials say factored into President Obama's calculus not to push for Mr. Mubarak's resignation, at least for now.
Mr Martin, outmanoeuvred, offered his resignation, but Mr Cowen has, for now, refused it.
Even Sherrod's forced and pre-emptive resignation (for which Obama has now apologised) did not stop Fox's commentators, licensed to show no restraint or balance, continuing to damn her long after it was clear that the tape was false.
In Holder's nine appearances before the House and Senate Committees he has been harangued, badgered, and threatened with censorship, a demand for his resignation, and now a contempt citation.
The inquiry into historical child abuse in the UK will continue its work for now - despite the resignation of the second person appointed to chair it.
With many people calling for Barwell's resignation, he now seems destined to be an important witness at the forthcoming public inquiry.
Mr. Nash said that for now any call for Mr. Milan's resignation would be premature.
Robin Cook's resignation is a blow to Labour - but Tony Blair is safe for now, argues Tom Happold.
After the reorganization was announced, the interim prime minister, Essam Sharaf — picked by the revolutionaries a few months ago, though they are now demanding his resignation for failing to move faster or push back against his military bosses — was taken to the hospital for tests "with fatigue after a tough day," according to the state news agency.
But for now, you have to attend to the process of resignation before you can move forward.
