Australia PM drops parental leave plan, says no intention to quit

By Lincoln Feast SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday dropped a signature plan for paid parental leave and promised a more consultative approach on economic and security problems, seeking to stave off mounting criticism of his leadership. Pressure on him soared after last week's decision to award a top honor to Britain's Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband. More questions about his leadership were raised after a disastrous state election on the w