Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.

Trudeau said “internal battles” mean that he "cannot be the best option” in the next election. He plans to stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen.

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