In front of a group of reporters, Lebanon's prime minister designate Saad Hariri announced he will step down.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

According to media reports, the head of General Motors,Rick Wagoner, has agreed to step down at the request of the White House, as part of a restructuring plan.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

Spain ,with its cachet of international stars, tried everything in its bag of tricks, attacking from the right,the left, and down the middle, but the Americans were a step quicker all night.

VOA: standard.2009.06.24

Political analysts say if that happens, the two present candidates for the prime minister's post are likely to step down and make way for others who might be able to build a consensus.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29