Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigns

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has resigned, after a long-running dispute with President Mahmoud Abbas.

Official Palestinian news agency Wafa said the president accepted Mr Fayyad's resignation after they met in person, though he will remain in the post until a new government is formed.

The BBC's Wyre Davies says the resignation, while not unexpected, will be seen as a blow for those hoping to restart the long-stalled peace process with Israel.