Katsav takes a leave but won’t quit
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From Times Wire Reports
Moshe Katsav temporarily relinquished his powers as Israel’s president but defied demands from officials to quit and spare the nation more anguish over rape and sexual assault allegations leveled against him.
A parliamentary committee narrowly approved Katsav’s request for a leave of absence of up to three months. Dozens of lawmakers pressed ahead with a move to oust him.
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