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Japan’s Empress Michiko Proud of Husband’s Abdication Decision

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22nd October 2016
In a statement released this week by the Imperial Household Agency Empress Michiko has expressed awe and respect at her husband, Emperor Akihito’s decision to potentially abdicate in a few years because of his advancing years and failing health. She said that the announcement came as a shock to her, and caused a little pain, though she added he had obviously given a lot of thought to the…
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Saudi Prince executed for murder

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19th October 2016
Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir, a member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia, has been executed for his role in a murder. Though the exact means of execution has not been revealed, most convicted people in Saudi Arabia are beheaded with a sword. He was put to death in the…
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The last King of Rwanda, Kigeli V, dies at the age of 80

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16th October 2016
The last King of Rwanda, Kigeli V, who was driven into exile after the 1959 Hutu revolution, has died in the United States at the age of 80. Photo Credit: Rwanda Library via Wikimedia Commons CC The former monarch, who had been living in exile in the US, was overthrown as King in January 1961. Kigeli V became the monarch of Rwanda in 1959 after his half-brother, King Mutara III Rudahigwa, died…
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Tourists warned to "be respectful" and wear sombre clothes after death of King Bhumibol

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14th October 2016
Tourists in Thailand have been warned to be ‘respectful’ following the death of King Bhumibol who reigned over the country for 70 years. The country has started a year of mourning to commemorate the King, who was the world’s longest reigning monarch. All entertainment activities have been banned for 30 days, and tourists who are yet to fly to the country are being advised to…
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King Bhumibol of Thailand has died

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13th October 2016
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who was also known as King Rama IX, has died today at the age of 88, the according to senior palace sources. An official announcement of the monarch’s death is expected to be announced imminently. King Bhumibol was the longest reigning monarch in the world during his lifetime. His health had been poor for quite some time and he had not appeared in public…
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