SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister has resigned amid an ongoing leadership squabble, saying he cannot continue in his role without the support of Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd announced his resignation during an early morning news conference Wednesday in Washington, where he is visiting on official business. His decision comes amid relentless speculation that he planned to seize power from Gillard.
Gillard came to power in an internal coup within her Labor Party that ousted Rudd as prime minister in June 2010. She became only the third prime minister since World War II to gain power in this way.
