Irish PM Brian Cowen has said he is stepping down as leader of the ruling Fianna Fail party but will continue to run the government until the general election on March 11. In a week of political crises, Mr Cowen first survived a party leadership vote but was forced to call the election after a bungled cabinet reshuffle. Cowen faced immediate criticism for his plan to stay on as PM. It is the first time since 1994 a politician has been prime minister, or Taoiseach, while not leading the main party of government. Cowen has seen his ratings plummet amid Ireland's economic crisis. The country was given a bail-out package by the European Union and International Monetary Fund last year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12259306
Jamie Alt
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