abdication
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Life & Style
April 8, 2019
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Japanese Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication later this month has reignited concerns over the future of what is believed to be…
News Sceptres and silk: the kit and garb of Japan’s enthronement
World
April 5, 2019
News Sceptres and silk: the kit and garb of Japan’s enthronement
The abdication of Japan’s outgoing Emperor Akihito and the enthronement of his son Naruhito will be solemn, ritual-bound affairs complete…
Algerians cheer end of Bouteflika era but want broader change
Middle East
April 3, 2019
Algerians cheer end of Bouteflika era but want broader change
Flag-waving Algerians celebrated the resignation of ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika after two decades in power, but vowed to keep protesting…
Malaysia to see sultans pick next king
World
January 23, 2019
Malaysia to see sultans pick next king
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After stripping Malaysia’s royal families of some of their powers during his 22-year stint as…
Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
World
December 23, 2018
Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took “deep comfort”…
Japan’s crown prince ready for throne, but no fairytale for his unhappy princess
World
August 10, 2016
Japan’s crown prince ready for throne, but no fairytale for his unhappy princess
When Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito proposed to a reluctant Masako Owada, he promised to protect her with all his might,…
Pope set good example for all leaders: Egypt Catholic Church official
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Pope set good example for all leaders: Egypt Catholic Church official
Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church on Monday when he announced he would stand down in the first papal…