UN Chief Congratulates Cambodia&#39;s New King
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The UN chief congratulated Cambodiaâs incoming king today, a day after the former ballet dancer was chosen to succeed his ailing father to secure the countryâs ancient monarchy for another generation.
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Embattled UN Secretary General Kofi Annan got a standing ovation from diplomats from around the world in United Nations on Wednesday, in what UN officials said was a show of support at a time of crisis.
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The former UN secretary general Kofi Annan on Wednesday received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in London.
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Carried on a golden litter by eight bearers and blessed by dozens of chanting Buddhist monks, former ballet dancer Norodom Sihamoni was crowned as Cambodia's new king in an ornate ceremony Friday, replacing his father, one of Asia's longest-serving and best-known rulers.
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Cambodia&#39;s new king, Norodom Sihamoni, said in his first message to his kingdom Friday that he would stay out of politics, and asked for guidance and understanding while he learns his new role.
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Cambodia's new King Sihamoni is anointed by his father as his coronation day gets under way.
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Ban Ki Moon was sworn in today as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations, and he pledged to "breathe new life" into an organization that has struggled with corruption and mismanagement scandals and in its response to the U.S.-led war in Iraq.
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Phnom Penh, Oct. 12 (VNA) - Cambodiaâs acting Head of State Chea Sim on Monday signed a Throne Council bill, paving the way for the appointment of a successor to King Norodom Sihanouk, who announced his retirement on Oct. 7. Earlier on Oct.
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Phnom Penh (VNA) - Sam Rainsy, Chairman of Cambodia&#39;s opposition party of the same name, on Tuesday issued a statement supporting Prince Norodom Sihamoni to be the new king of the country.
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Cambodians warmly embraced their little-known new monarch King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday, impressed by his graceful bearing and gentle speech as his ornate three-day coronation drew to an end.
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The son of Cambodia&#39;s former King Norodom Sihanouk, has formally taken his oath as monarch in a ceremony broadcast on national television.
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PHNOM PENH, Oct. 10. - King Norodom Sihanouk declared on Sunday that his son, Crown Prince Norodom Sihamoni is ready to accept kingship.
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The world's aid effort after the deadly Asian tsunami is hailed by a top UN official as a great success.
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Norodom Sihamoni was crowned yesterday as Cambodia&#39;s first new king in 50 years, in ornate ceremonies that formally ended the reign of one of Asia&#39;s longest-serving and best-known rulers.
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King Norodom Sihamoni addressed his nation Saturday for the first time as Cambodia&#39;s new monarch, pledging to be a &quot;faithful servant&quot; of the people -- many of whom knew little about him until two weeks ago.
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Cambodiaâs King Norodom Sihanouk declared today that his son, Prince Norodom Sihamoni, is ready to accept the crown to resolve a political crisis triggered last week when the 81-year-old monarch announced he would abdicate.
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PHNOM PENH: In a ceremony full of pageantry and hope, KING NORODOM SIHAMONI ascended the Cambodian throne yesterday, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past.