Algeria profile Oct 21, 2009
After having amended the constitution to remove the two-term limit on the presidency in November 2008, Bouteflika has effectively allowed himself to remain head of state for life - changes which some say represent a setback for democratic reform. On first taking office in 1999 he promised to restore national harmony and to end years of bloodshed. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zimbabwe: Govt Says Tsvangirai is Still Prime Minister Oct 20, 2009
"Makone, as a senior civil servant in the PM's Office, tried to facilitate the Cabinet authority but it was too late. He wanted money for the journey, which he is also going on, but the funds could not be released at such short notice. "We were told that the Chief Secretary needed sufficient reason to release the money, like what benefit the trip would be to Government as a whole," said the source. Government sources confirmed that the PM did not have Cabinet authority while officials in his... (allAfrica.com)
'Good Hair': Chris Rock's new documentary Oct 19, 2009
" Don't expect one of them to be a sequel to "Head of State," the 2003 film in which he plays the first black president. When he got the idea "the thought of a black president was so far-fetched that I was able to raise millions of dollars around making a movie. I don't even know if I had a plot at the time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Thai king's illness leaves countrymen anxious Oct 19, 2009
Concern for his well-being reflects the reverence and affection the Thai public holds for the king, who ascended to the throne in 1946 and is the world's longest-serving head of state. But of equal yet generally unspoken concern to Thais - most of whom have known no other monarch - is the question of what lies ahead in the post-Bhumibol era, whenever it comes. (CBS News -- World)
Guinea ruler 'must face charges' Oct 15, 2009
Page last updated at 18:04 GMT, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 19:04 UK. Guinea ruler 'must face charges. (BBC News -- Africa)
Clinton seeks strategic co-op with Kremlin amid lingering mistrust Oct 14, 2009
The Russian head of state said both sides needed to display wisdom and willingness to listen to each other while trying to realize their ultimate goal of a nuclear-free world. Meanwhile, at Tuesday's press conference, Clinton admitted that the two countries nonetheless had some divergences. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bollywood Palace Oct 14, 2009
Meera Syal said: "This is the place where the head of state has sat and received people. And in this hallowed space you've got a group of Bhangra dancers. This is amazing, this is progress.". Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
U.N.: "Widespread Fraud" in Afghan Vote Oct 12, 2009
It was not someone elses doing like the UN or a single head of state to blame. As per the Afghan Constitution the President is elected for a term of five years. (CBS News)
Plot To Kill Kufuor Fails Oct 11, 2009
The Weekly Standard, which was then owned and edited by the former Assistant to ex-President Rawlings, Mr Victor Emmanuel Smith, had alleged that the then president owes over $5billion to some Kuwait oil suppliers and that his personal properties were being appropriated to defray the debt; an allegation forcefully rebutted by the then Press Secretary to the president, Mr Andrew Awuni, who insisted that the Head of State neither has any dealings with any Kuwait oil suppliers nor does he own any... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Judicial wheels are expected to stymie Berlusconi trials Oct 10, 2009
When the President's office rejected the charge, Mr Berlusconi snapped: ''I don't care what the head of state says, I feel like I am being made a fool of. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Berlusconi blasts perceived tormentors Oct 10, 2009
On Friday night the head of state, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, summoned the speakers of both houses of parliament to an emergency meeting, apparently to discuss Berlusconis behavior and the risk that he was tipping Italy into constitutional crisis ... Silvio Berlusconis indisputable political right, conferred on him by the voters, to govern and reform the country does not relieve him of his precise constitutional duty to respect the constitutional court and the head of state,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Berlusconi denies absurd corruption charges Oct 9, 2009
One sign of how precarious Berlusconi's support could become was a warning from Gianfranco Fini, lower house speaker and the second most important center-right leader, that the premier must "respect the Constitutional Court and the head of state." ... After former communist Napolitano rejected the charge that he was biased, Berlusconi snapped: "I don't care what the head of state says, I feel they are making a fool out of me.". (MSNBC -- International)
LETTER: Americans have cause to be 'uneasy' Oct 9, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Oct 8, 2009 8:29 AM:" Fox noise is still beating the drum this morning over the doctors going to the White House. They're lamenting this and calling it a staged performance. Of course it was. It seems to me that it wasn't to long ago that we had a president who only spoke to crowds that were there by invitation only. No complaints from Fox on that. I heard one of their "fair and balanced" commentators whining about Obama going to the IOC board trying to get the Olympics... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Berlusconi vows to stay,tension worries analysts Oct 8, 2009
After Napolitano, a former communist, rejected Berlusconi's charge that he was still partial to the left, Berlusconi angrily said, "I don't care what the head of state says, I feel like I am being made a fool of.". An editorial in Rome's Il Messaggero called for "nerves of steel" to keep the tensions from getting out of hand. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Madagascar unity cabinet 'agreed' Oct 7, 2009
Mr Rajoelina, a 35-year-old former disc-jockey, is not internationally recognised as Madagascar's head of state and many countries suspended aid to the island state. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigeria: Country Improves Ranking in Governance Index Oct 6, 2009
The Prize Committee, chaired by Kofi Annan, awards $5 million to a former executive head of state or government who has demonstrated excellence in leadership during his or her time in office. The announcement of the next winner will take place on Monday, October 19. (allAfrica.com)
Trial and tribulations in Cambodia Oct 6, 2009
The five former leaders who await or are on trial include: Khieu Samphan, the former Khmer Rouge head of state; Ieng Sary, who held the post of foreign minister; Ieng Thirith, his wife and former minister for social affairs; Nuon Chea, known as "Brother Number Two", who served as deceased Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot's deputy; and former S-21 prison warden Kaing Guek Eav, better known by his revolutionary name Duch. The additional six suspects identified by Petit have not been named publicly, but... (Asia Times Online)
Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president Oct 6, 2009
" And, I said yes and give them the card to follow my Telegraph commentaries on the Internet. They knew me though my commentaries in the city newspaper. Some Telegraph readers went looking for them. You can't find them in the Baton Rouge Advocate, unless you have credit card to pay and access them and other people's similar, valued writings. This is one of the reasons I stopped publishing there. Which is the reason many online newspapers stopped that exploit, because ir shortchanges advertisers.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tony Blair for EU President? Oct 6, 2009
Diplomats say it calls for someone with the "stature of a head of state" who is an ardent proponent of increased European integration, who has a broad world view and will listen to all 27 nations - not just the big four. Diplomats say Sweden, now holding the EU presidency, wants an early decision on the appointment of an EU president at the Oct. 29-30 EU summit in Brussels that Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt will chair. (CBS News)
Horror in Pacific tourist paradise... Oct 1, 2009
The Queen yesterday sent a message of condolence to the Samoan head of state ... His home is now the residence of the head of state. (The Drudge Report)
JK Rowling Denied Freedom Medal by Bush Oct 1, 2009
In one of his last acts as head of state, Mr Bush gave the medal to former British prime minister Tony Blair. President Barack Obama recently bestowed the honour on physicist Stephen Hawking, among others. (Newsmax)
Guinea protest death toll reaches 157 Sep 30, 2009
"Even I, as head of state in this very tense situation, cannot claim to be able to control those elements in the military.". Human rights groups demanded that those responsible be made accountable. (Florida Today)
Group: Guinea protest death toll climbs to 157 Sep 30, 2009
"Even I, as head of state in this very tense situation, cannot claim to be able to control those elements in the military.". Corinne Dufka, senior West Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch, said the killing of dozens of unarmed protesters is "shocking even by the abusive standards of Guinea's coup government.". (MSNBC -- International)
Honouring Nkrumahs Legacy Of Urgency: A Challenge For The NDC Sep 26, 2009
So when President Rawlings is making certain statements about the current governments performance, after occupying the job of Head of State for 19 years, he must know what he is talking about. He is the only one who has ever supervised President Mills as a Vice President, and therefore the only one who can pronounce fairly on whether President Mills can do better or not. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
As Gadhafi deal goes south, should Trump be fired? Sep 24, 2009
A tent has been erected on the site for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi after the property was rented for the visiting head of state. Gadhafi is due to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Cape Codder: Letters to the Editor, Sept. 18 Sep 23, 2009
Or the school administrators who kowtowed to these parents instead of respecting the head of state of our country. What is the real message here. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Nigeria: Power - FG Spent U.S. $10 Billion in 10 Years Sep 18, 2009
Lagos/Abuja A former Head of State, Chief Ernest Shonekan, has revealed that Nigeria has so far spent over $10 billion in an effort at improving the power situation in the country. Shonekan, who is also the Chairman, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), made the revelation on Wednesday in Lagos at the 3rd Power Solutions Power Conference organised by PowerCap Limited. (allAfrica.com)
God save our Cate Blanchett Sep 18, 2009
Once Cates officially installed as head of state we can bring it out of mothballs and reinstate it as our national anthem. If nothing else, it will save us all the hassle of trying to remember the words to that pesky second verse of Advance Australia Fair. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Swiss entrepreneurs revive a Russian tradition Sep 18, 2009
Relations between Switzerland and Russia have rarely been better than they are now: the Russian president, Dmitri Medvedev, who arrives in Switzerland on Monday is the first Russian head of state ever to pay a state visit. Restaurateur and art collector Dolf Michel says chance brought him to Moscow. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Bush 'shoe thrower' to be freed from Iraqi jail Sep 15, 2009
Al-Zaidi was sentenced to jail for "assaulting a foreign head of state on an official visit to Iraq.". Though many Iraqis hold Bush in low esteem, opinions were mixed in Iraq following the incident. (CNN -- World)
Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush released from jail Sep 15, 2009
Zaidi was sentenced to three years in jail for assaulting a visiting head of state, but his sentence was later reduced to one year. An Iraqi court ordered Zaidi's release on Monday because under Iraqi law all prisoners sentenced to one year without previous convictions and who show good behaviour automatically get out after serving three quarters of it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Iraqi shoe-thrower leaves jail Sep 15, 2009
Zaidi was initially sentenced to three years for assaulting a foreign head of state but had his jail time reduced to one year on appeal. His sentence was cut further due to good behaviour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lawyer: Iraqi shoe-thrower may be freed soon Sep 13, 2009
Al-Zaidi was sentenced to jail for "assaulting a foreign head of state on an official visit to Iraq," a crime under Iraqi law. While many Iraqis do not hold in high esteem, opinions were mixed in Iraq following the incident. (CNN -- World)
Cambodia's Trial of the Century, Televised Sep 12, 2009
The next hearings, however, expected begin in 2010, will include several people who did derive the Khmer Rouge philosophy, like Pol Pot's second-in-command Nuon Chea and the Khmer Rouge's former head of state Khieu Samphan. Robinson is hoping Khmer Mekong Films will be there too, helping give millions of Cambodians the answers they've been waiting three decades to hear. (Time.com)
Theater reviews: Fringe Festival opens Sep 12, 2009
Nathan Tucker's intense performance anchors the piece, aided and bedeviled by Alison Sacha Ross, who also delivers a beguiling rumination on the difference between a penis and a head of state. The outsider status carries over into "(Bearded) Lady," also at Exit on Taylor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mexican Pres. Calderon Shakes Up Cabinet Sep 8, 2009
Attorney General, Agriculture Secretary, Head of State Oil Co. Replaced; AG Defends Cartel Policy. Font size. (CBS News)
Cameroon: A Question of Dignity Too Sep 7, 2009
Nobody is of the opinion that our head of state should portray a low profile out of the country ,let alone stay in a hotel below the standards of the functions that he occupies-Those of head of state and commander of the armed forces. On the contrary,we are concern with a head of state who seems not to share in the sufferings of his people. (allAfrica.com)
Chavez the un-demon comes to Venice in Stone film Sep 7, 2009
She points to Bolivia's first indigenous head of state Evo Morales, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a former metalworker, Paraguayan leader Fernando Lugo, a former priest, and Chavez himself, all of whom came from the bottom rungs of society ... The appearance of a foreign head of state would be a rarity in the long history of the world's oldest film festival. (Yahoo! Asia News)
New Weapon Against Jihad: Ping Pong Sep 5, 2009
For example, on the issue of jihad, or holy war, they teach that it can only be waged on the orders of the head of state. "It is ... essentially about obedience, loyalty and recognition of authority," said Christopher Boucek, an associate at Washington's , who has studied the camp programs. (CBS News -- World)
African view: Devoured by greed? Aug 31, 2009
we all can come together and take back the destiny of our beloveth country, nobody would do it for us, nigeria is the way it is because of us, we have idiots as senators, governors and head of state, because we nigerians have let them, we can take back our our country, not by fighting and killing ourselves, but by voting and defending our votes, nigerians seem to have lost confidence in our votes, because we dont defend it, if nigerian come out in masses to vote at the next election, like we did... (BBC News -- Africa)
21-Gun Salute Planned for Kennedy Burial Aug 28, 2009
Kennedy is not and never has been Head of State. This reporter must be in error. (CBS News)
196 Gambian soldiers leave for DarfurEgypt shows support for Sudans BashirUN chief frowns at Sudanese indecency trialUN chief wants Chad, Sudan to foster regional stability ICG warns of looming violence in PuntlandKidnapped journalists' families speak on first anniversaryUNICEF suspends emergency supplies to Somalia over insecurityUNICEF says Somali children at high risk over hostilities DRC, IMF agree on new cooperation programmeHillary Clinton received by Kabila in GomaMONUC rejects rape charges against peacekeepersDRC has 2 million internally-displaced persons Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE ECOWAS plans extra-ordinary summit on NigerAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council Monday recommended that an extra-ordinary summit of Heads of State and Government be convenedin first week of September 2009 in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, as part of the stepstowards resolving the crisis in Niger. 24/08/2009 Full Text... Aug 25, 2009
These efforts include the visit to Niamey of former Nigerian Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar in June 2009 delegation to deliver a special message from the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, Pres ident Musa YarAdua of Nigeria. They also include the visit of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise as well as a tripartite delegation of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Special Representative of the United Nations... (Panapress.com)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: The Morakot Excuse Hall of Shame Aug 22, 2009
Being meticulous about procedural details is an appropriate approach for other officials, but not for a head of state. After the disaster, Ma had 72 hours to show his leadership, but he squandered that time and there is no way to recover it now. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Schlereth rips Childress credibility Aug 21, 2009
In a scene reminiscent of the Michael Jackson funeral procession, Brad Childress SUV was followed from the airport to Winter Park, where hundreds of fans lined the street to catch a glimpse of Favre as though he was a head of state. All four local television stations that have newscasts ran the Favre interview without commercial interruption pre-empting the national news. (VikingUpdate.com)
Click to read:Bombings Spark Baghdad's Deadliest Day Aug 20, 2009
doesn't lead these independent countries though she is the Head of State in each. by fedupredneck August 19, 2009 11:42 AM EDT. (CBS News)
Costa Rica leader gets swine flu Aug 12, 2009
Oscar Arias is the first head of state known to have contracted the virus ... The Nobel Peace Prize winner, who suffers from chronic asthma, is the first head of state known to have contracted the H1N1 influenza virus. (BBC News)
DR Congo profile Aug 11, 2009
Joseph Kabila, Africa's youngest head of state ... But when Laurent Kabila was killed by a bodyguard in 2001, his soft-spoken, publicity-shy son, who received military training in China, was thrust into the political limelight and installed as the world's youngest head of state. (BBC News -- Africa)
Afghan Elections: The Man Who Would Beat Karzai Aug 5, 2009
While Karzai campaigns from the lofty, army-secured heights of head of state and another contender, former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani (who polled 3% in May), dominates television debates, Abdullah is taking his platform straight to the streets, or, as the case may often be, the country's bumpy mud tracks. In a period of less than two months, the onetime warrior will have been to more than half of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, throwing rallies under the massive, multicolored tents usually... (Time.com)
Nigeria: Questions Trail Killing of Sect Leader Aug 2, 2009
com: Nigeria: Questions Trail Death of Boko Haram Leader (Page 1 of 2). Nigeria: Questions Trail Death of Boko Haram Leader. (allAfrica.com)
Musharraf can be tried in London, ICJ: UK lawmaker Jul 30, 2009
Neither the former head of state, who lost power last year and who has now turned a bitter critic of his democratic successors, nor his legal representatives appeared before the court. Musharraf, who seized power in a military coup in 1999, had sacked Chief Justice Chaudhary and dozens of other judges, fearing that the top judge would disqualify him from contesting as President while still in uniform. (India Times, India)
Soprano family values Jul 30, 2009
Its certainly not a visit from a head of state, but it appears that serious planning is. Editorial. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Country profile: North Korea Jul 30, 2009
Kim Il-sung's son, Kim Jong-il, is now head of state, but the post of president has been assigned "eternally" to his late father. Decades of this rigid state-controlled system have led to stagnation and a leadership dependent on the cult of personality. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Obituaries in the news Jul 30, 2009
He never held the posts of head of state or head of government, but nevertheless succeeded Mao Zedong as China's paramount leader from 1978 to the early 1990s. He died in 1997. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Taylor trial delayed until 2008 Jul 30, 2009
Charles Taylor is the first former African head of state to face an international war crimes court. He is accused of responsibility for atrocities committed by rebels during the war in neighbouring Sierra Leone. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Zimbabwe: Museveni Tells UK to Keep Hands Off the Country Jul 27, 2009
President Mugabe -- who is Zimbabwe's Head of State and Government as well as Commannder-in-Chief of the Defence Forces -- had highlighted the problems Zimbabwe was having with outside interference in the inclusive Government, saying the British prime minister was calling for Zanu-PF's ouster while his predecessor Tony Blair recently called for the toppling of the Zimbabwean Head of State and Government. Deputy PM Mutambara blasted the West's condescending behaviour saying: "We cannot have... (allAfrica.com)
Lumley hailed as Gurkha 'goddess' Jul 27, 2009
The Daily Mirror describes it as a welcome as grand as any reserved for a head of state. But was a British actress best known for a comedy about a washed-up model. (BBC News -- UK)
Lumley setting off on Nepal trip Jul 26, 2009
"It's almost like a head of state visiting.". On Tuesday Ms Lumley will visit Jhapa and Dharan to meet Gurkhas. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Timeline: Sudan Jul 26, 2009
2008 July - The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor calls for the arrest of President Bashir for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Darfur; the appeal is the first ever request to the ICC for the arrest of a sitting head of state. Sudan rejects the indictment. (BBC News -- Africa)
Country profile Jul 22, 2009
Mr Bashir is the first sitting head of state for which the court has issued a warrant since it started its work in 2002. Omar al-Bashir formed a government of national unity in July 2005 as part of a deal to end the conflict in southern Sudan, Africa's longest-running civil war. (BBC News -- Africa)
LETTERS: NCT, July 20, 2009 Jul 20, 2009
" It could show the present-day corruption of our Congress and the television news media. Use the same script and they can make it in color. But black and white is fine. It's primarily sticking with the story line.Maybe in today's secular progressive thought, they would make Congress and the news media the heroes and Mr. Smith the villain. That just goes to show how things can change in time.Stanley PetersonSan MarcosWhat is wrong with politicians?The CIA was planning on killing Osama bin Laden... (North County Times)
Berlusconi in Tehran, Slavoj iek, London Review of Books Jul 16, 2009
Berlusconi acts more and more shamelessly: not only ignoring or neutralising legal investigations into his private business interests, but behaving in such a way as to undermine his dignity as head of state. The dignity of classical politics stems from its elevation above the play of particular interests in civil society: politics is alienated from civil society, it presents itself as the ideal sphere of the citoyen in contrast to the conflict of selfish interests that characterise the... (Harper's Magazine)
Charles Taylor testifies at his war crimes trial Jul 16, 2009
Taylor is the first African head of state to go on trial for war crimes before the international tribunal ... " The prosecution began its case in January 2008 and finished in February this year. Taylor is the first African head of state to go on trial for war crimes before an international tribunal. He was president of -- where he is also blamed for fueling a lengthy civil war -- until 2003, when he was forced from office under heavy international pressure, much of it from the United States. He... (CNN -- International)
The Essential J.J. Rawlings Jul 13, 2009
It is not particularly heart-warming to hear a former head of state of a republic described as infantile, comical and callous ... Mr Kufour said something like this: He would be given the respect he deserves as former head of state but if he throws his weight about then the proper measures will be taken. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Charles Taylor begins his war crimes defense Jul 13, 2009
Taylor is the first African head of state to be tried by an international court. He is to take the stand in his own defense Tuesday. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Click to read:King of Pop Gets Emotional Send-Off Jul 8, 2009
OJ's trial was not in any connected to MJ"s in reality. I do notice that you pick two black people?!!! Those who convict after adjudication showed obvious deception on the part of those who charged MJ of abuse do not care for the facts. The facts, however still exist even if you close your eyes and put your fingers in your ears. Your children are no concern of mine. I do, however, believe I would gladly stay away from their father. Man, trying to talk sense to a moron is not worth the effort. by... (CBS News)
