North Korea’s official news agency is giving the country’s new ruler a new title. The Korean Central News Agency called Kim Jong Un the “supreme leader of the revolutionary armed forces” in a dispatch late Saturday. The report said the “supreme leader” visited his father’s funeral bier with top military leaders and other top officials […]
North Korea Hails Kim’s Son as ‘Supreme Leader’
Posted December 24th, 2011 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
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North Korea Hails Late Kim’s Son as ‘Supreme Commander’
Posted December 24th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s state media on Saturday hailed Kim Jong Un as “supreme commander” of the military, in a sign that the Stalinist nation’s second generational transition of power is going smoothly. It is the first time that one of the North’s official outlets has used the title supreme commander – a post held by his […]
Pakistan Welcomes Renunciation of Any Coup Plans
Posted December 24th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is welcoming comments from his military chief ruling out the possibility of a coup. General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said Friday that speculation about a possible military takeover of the civilian government is “misleading.” He said such reports are being used to divert attention from “real issues,” and pledged that […]
North Korea Hails Late Kim’s Son as ‘Supreme Commander’
Posted December 24th, 2011 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s state media on Saturday hailed Kim Jong Un as “supreme commander” of the military, in a sign that the Stalinist nation’s second generational transition of power is going smoothly. It is the first time that one of the North’s official outlets has used the title supreme commander — a post held by his […]
North Korea Hails Late Kim’s Son as ‘Supreme Commander’
Posted December 24th, 2011 at 1:40 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s state media on Saturday hailed Kim Jong Un as “supreme commander” of the military, in a sign that the Stalinist nation’s second generational transition of power is going smoothly. It is the first time that one of the North’s official outlets has used the title supreme commander — a post held by his […]
Congo’s Tshisekedi Assails Kabila Government
Posted December 23rd, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi is lashing out at the government of President Joseph Kabila, calling its actions against him “idiocy.” In an interview with VOA Friday, Mr. Tshisekedi charged government security forces killed eight of his supporters as they rallied at Martyrs Stadium in the capital for his self-declared “swearing-in” ceremony. […]
Russian President Appoints NATO Envoy to Defense Post
Posted December 23rd, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has appointed Russia’s NATO envoy as deputy prime minister in charge of the country’s defense sector. Dmitry Rogozin was named to the post Friday. He replaces Sergei Ivanov, who was named Kremlin chief of staff on Thursday. The appointments are part of a government reshuffle ahead of presidential elections set for […]
DRC Security Clamps Down on Opposition ‘Inauguration’
Posted December 23rd, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas Friday at supporters of opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi who had gathered in Kinshasa for his self-declared “swearing-in” ceremony. Mr. Tshisekedi insists he won last month’s presidential poll and called on supporters to gather at Martyrs Stadium in the capital for his inauguration . The government […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Registers Party, Visits Parliament
Posted December 23rd, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Burma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi formally registered her National League for Democracy as a political party Friday, clearing the way for her to run for a seat in parliament. Party officials say they will contest a series of coming by-elections once the registration is formally approved, expected within a week. Aung San Suu […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Registers Party, Visits Parliament
Posted December 23rd, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi formally registered her National League for Democracy as a political party Friday, clearing the way for her to run for a seat in parliament. Party officials say they will contest a series of coming by-elections once the registration is formally approved, expected within a week. Aung San Suu […]
