Romanian PM faces calls to step down over corruption allegations

Victor Ponta named as suspect in crimes including forgery, money-laundering, conflict of interest and tax evasionRomania’s prime minister is under pressure to resign after being indicted for forgery, tax evasion, and money laundering as part of a far-reaching anti-corruption drive by state prosecutors.Victor Ponta, who has been prime minister since 2012, has refused to resign, saying only parliament could dismiss him, but the president, Klaus Iohannis, called for him to step down yesterday. Io