Murdoch chief resigns over phone hacking

Rebekah Brooks, Rupert Murdoch's most senior newspaper executive in the UK resigned on Friday. The 43 year old had been under intense pressure to step down over the phone hacking scandal. Brooks replacement will be Sky Italia boss Tom Mockridge. Murdoch together with his son and heir apparent James had stood by the ex News of the World editor, despite a public outcry. ... http://www.euronews.net/