Mediagazer: James Harding steps down as editor of The Times (Katherine Rushton/Telegraph)

12:05 PM ET, December 12, 2012

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Katherine Rushton / Telegraph:

James Harding steps down as editor of The Times — James Harding has stepped down as editor of The Times, News International has confirmed. — Mr Harding told Times staff on Wednesday that he had stepped down at News International's request, according to reports.

Lisa O'Carroll / Guardian:

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Reuters:

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