Coronation Begins for Cambodia's New King
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Cambodia began three days of celebrations Thursday as its new king, former ballet dancer Norodom Sihamoni, prepared to take over the throne from his father, who was adored by his people for more than 60 years.
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Newly selected king Norodom Sihamoni has ascended the throne of Cambodia at a solemn coronation ceremony held in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace here Friday evening.
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Phnom Penh (VNA) - The Cambodian Senate on Monday endorsed a Throne Council bill, submitted by the National Assembly on Oct. 8, paving the way for the appointment of a successor to King Norodom Sihanouk, who announced he is to &quot;retire&quot; on Oct. 7.
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TOKYO, October 7 (Itar-Tass) - King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has abdicated the throne, his son Prince Norodom Ranariddh, leader of the royalist party FUNCINPEC and Chairman of the National Assembly, has announced, according to reports reaching here.
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Gen Surayud Chulanont is starting his first day in office as Thailand's new military-appointed PM.
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The judges for the Khmer Rouge Trials in Cambodia will confirm they are ready to start proceedings.
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A replica crown and sword, symbol of royal regalia, might be used during newly selected king Norodom Sihamoni&#39;s coronation ceremony to be started at 5 pm (1000 GMT) in the golden-roofed Royal Palace here Friday.
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Cambodia&#39;s King Norodom Sihanouk announced his abdication while in self-imposed exile in Beijing, plunging the country Thursday into renewed political turmoil.
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Cambodia is a step closer to choosing a new king, after the Senate approved a draft law on the terms of succession. King Sihanouk announced his abdication last week, even though the current law has no provision for such a move.
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Cambodians prepare for the coronation of King Sihamoni, amid an array of official festivities.
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Cambodia approves a law to choose a new monarch, after King Sihanouk's abdication announcement.
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The career of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has been a bewildering trail of political twists and expedient turns. Now the man they call the &#39;mercurial monarch&#39; has announced his abdication.
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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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Cambodia&#39;s Throne Council choseThursday Prince Norodom Sihamoni a new king of Cambodia, a week after his father Norodom Sihanouk abdicated.
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Cambodia&#39;s King Norodom Sihamoni left Beijing with his parents on Wednesday to assume his position as the country&#39;s first new monarch in more than 60 years, an embassy staff member said.
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PHNOM PENH: Cambodia&#39;s Senate yesterday approved the formation of a throne council to pick a successor to King Norodom Sihanouk, who stunned the nation last week by announcing his intention to abdicate.
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Norodom Sihamoni returned home to Cambodia on Wednesday, appointed as the country's new king to replace his father, Norodom Sihanouk, who abdicated this month.