Czech conservative leader quits as party chairman

Former Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek says he is resigning as chairman of his conservative Civic Democratic Party.

Topolanek's decision on Thursday comes a week after he announced he would not lead his party's campaign for the May 28-29 general election or run as a candidate.

Topolanek has been under pressure following his recent controversial remarks about the church, Jews and gays during an informal interview with a …