Germany's Defence Minister has resigned over accusations that he copied parts of his university dissertation for his doctorate.
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said there were also other reasons for his departure
"This is the most bitter step I have taken in my life," he said. "I take this step not only because of my faulty PhD thesis, although I understand that this alone would be enough reason for a large section of the academic community. The reason is in particular whether I am still able to meet my own highest standards of responsibility."
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