Mr. Peters's resignation also appears to bring to a halt, if only temporarily, one of the most successful partnerships in recent Hollywood history.

But his resignation appears to be more than symbolic.

The resignation appears to underscore divisions in the new government.

Mr. Vasquez's resignation appeared to be a result of infighting in the governing Liberal Party.

The resignation had appeared to be a victory for Danone, which is trying to gain control of the venture.

The resignations appeared to have expanded the revolt from the physical clashes between the Israeli Army and rock-throwing demonstrators to a fundamental challenge of authority.

By 531, however, his resignation on account of illness appeared to have been accepted, as his posts from that point on appeared honorary.

Steve Jobs's resignation on Wednesday appears to be the result of an unspecified medical condition for which he took a leave from his post in January.

The New York Times has written that the resignation "appeared to be the country's second coup".

The resignation, which was submitted on Friday and takes effect Oct. 15, appeared to take school officials by surprise.