British foreign secretary steps down

Hague, who has served four years, will be the leader of the House of Commons until next year's general election, CNN reports. Hague said he was proud of the work he had done in the Foreign Office but had been involved in politics a long time. "Renewal in politics is good, and holding office is not an end in itself. After 26 years as an MP, time will be right for me to move on," he tweeted. Prime Minister David Cameron praised Hague. "I'd like to pay an enormous tribute to (Hague), who is standing down as an MP at the next election," Cameron tweeted. "Until then, I'm delighted he'll remain my de facto political deputy, play a key campaigning role and be Leader of the House of Commons."