abdication

Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
Life & Style

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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