Romanian PM to step down following nightclub fire
Demonstrators called for Ponta to step down, complaining of government corruption and poor safety supervision.
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has said he is resigning, a day after some 20,000 people took to the streets to protest against a nightclub fire that left 32 people dead.
Witnesses said the fire broke out during a heavy-metal concert on Friday night when a spark ignited foam decor in the basement club. Only a single-door exit was available for people to evacuate the club.
Thirty-two people dies and 130 are still hospitalized, dozens of them in serious or critical condition.
Demonstrators called for Ponta to step down, complaining of government corruption and poor safety supervision.
Ponta is already facing trial on corruption charges.
