However, President Vike-Freiberga said at the time, that it will be difficult for the ministers subject to the allegations to carry out their duties under a cloud of suspicion.

BBC: Latvian PM resigns

According to the president's press-officer, Vaira Vike-Freiberga was to meet representatives of the coalition and the prime minister on Wednesday to discuss the latest events and the formation of a new government.

BBC: Latvian PM resigns

Our roster also includes incumbents, such as President Mary McAleese of Ireland, President Tarja Halonen of Finland and President Vaira Vike-Freiberga of Latvia, whose term is up next year but who is rumored to be a potential successor to Kofi Annan as head of the United Nations.

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