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In Pictures Julian Assange and the WikiLeaks Scandal
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Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics
Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.
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Kim Jong-un's 6 super-duper titles
Kim Jong-un leads North Korea, but not as president. That title is held by his late grandfather – for eternity. But the younger Kim has picked up a number of his own titles since becoming leader.
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Kim 101: How well do you know North Korea's leaders?
North Korea's new supreme leader Kim Jong-un appears to be securing his hold on the country's reins last held by his father, Kim Jong-il. How well do you know the Kim dynasty? Take our quiz and find out!
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North Korea to suspend nuclear activity in exchange for food: 5 key questions
Here are five key questions on the link between food and nuclear weapons in North Korea.
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Terrorism & Security North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un appears with father Kim Jong-il at military parade
Despite backing of key Workers' Party officials, Kim Jong-un seems to be unpopular among North Korean citizens.
10/10/2010 10:34 am -
Kim Jong-un confirmed North Korean heir ahead of massive military parade
Kim Jong-un is expected to appear alongside his father, Kim Jong-il, at the military parade, marking another major step in his emergence.
10/08/2010 01:06 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 10/06
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John Hughes Even Cuba finally gets it: Capitalism works
Cuba's regime recently acknowledged the failures of its centralized system – eyeing the growing list of communist countries shifting successfully toward free-market economies. As capitalism makes inroads, will political freedoms follow?
10/06/2010 03:18 pm -
North Korea's new dawn with Kim Jong-un
An heir to the North Korean dictatorship is anointed, and begins his rise. Where will Kim Jong-un lead his nation?
10/05/2010 10:40 am -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 09/30
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North Korea unveils first photo of Kim Jong-un as heir apparent
North Korea ended years of speculation by releasing its first photo of a chubby-cheeked Kim Jong-un, now a four-star general and the presumptive heir to his father, Kim Jong-il.
09/30/2010 09:54 am -
North Korea's Kim Jong-il cements 'military first' stand with key appointments
North Korea's Kim Jong-il gave son Kim Jong-un a military as well as a political role. The emphasis on military appointments in the politburo fortifies the 'military-first policy.'
09/29/2010 08:05 am -
North Korea succession: Analysts see turbulent period ahead
Amid signs that North Korea's Kim Jong-il is paving the way for his Swiss-educated son to assume power, analysts caution that his youth, and need to prove himself, could pose risks for the US.
09/28/2010 07:17 pm -
Kim Jong-un: Why there’s growing certainty he'll be next North Korea leader
Kim Jong-un, youngest son to North Korea's 'dear leader' has been appointed to general, along with his aunt. The newly acquired rank is a very strong sign there will be no change in the ‘military first’ policy within the closed nation.
09/28/2010 11:26 am -
Attendance of Kim Jong-un at North Korean conference uncertain
North Korea’s first Workers’ Party conference in 44 years is being hailed as 'historic.' Few know what will actually happen, even if heir apparent Kim Jong-un makes his public debut.
09/27/2010 05:17 pm -
The Monitor's View North Korea and the perils of a third Kim regime
The ruling elite of North Korea meet this week and may anoint a successor to Kim Jong-il -- possibly his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who was made a military general. This leadership transition, however, won't go easily. China needs to stop propping up a weak, violent regime.
09/27/2010 05:06 pm -
5 key people to watch in North Korea
The struggle to name a successor to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-il appears likely to climax in a historic conference next week. The conference, the first in 44 years, is slated for Sept. 28. Debate among North Korea’s leaders over anointment of Mr. Kim’s third son, Kim Jong-un, is widely believed to have delayed the meeting. Just because delegates will be gathering for the conference is no guarantee that it will end in announcement of a leadership lineup. Whatever the outcome, it is certain to provide fodder for speculation about the future of North Korea after Kim leaves the scene. As North Korea heads into this meeting, here is a good idea of who might be in positions of power after Kim Jong-il steps down:
09/21/2010 05:54 pm -
North Korea: McCain presses for answers on its nuclear capability
Security in the region involving North Korea is 'deteriorating dramatically,' Sen. John McCain said at a Senate hearing Thursday.
09/16/2010 07:16 pm -
North Korea happy after China just bailed them out, say analysts
After recent meetings with China, North Korea seems to have its own version of trickle-down economics and emerging markets.
09/16/2010 12:52 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 09/09
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North Korea releases prisoners in exchange for humanitarian aid
North Korea's release of a fishing boat and its seven-man crew in exchange for humanitarian aid could bode well for North and South Korean reconciliation.
09/07/2010 12:54 pm -
Kim Jong Il and North Korea prepare for biggest convention in 30 years
Kim Jong Il is believed to be grooming his youngest son, Jong Un, to take the Kim dynasty into a third generation.
09/07/2010 10:36 am -
North Korea's Kim Jong-il may go public with dynastic rule
Speculation is rampant that North Korea's Kim Jong-il will go public with plans to name his son his heir at a rare political conference.
09/03/2010 03:34 pm -
Terrorism & Security Kim Jong-il gets aid offer from South Korea after coming up empty on China trip
South Korea pledged $8.4 million in humanitarian aid Tuesday. Kim Jong-il apparently procured little aid from China on his recent visit.
09/01/2010 09:40 am -
The Monitor's View Obama sanctions on North Korea are also aimed at China
The tough economic sanctions set by President Obama against North Korea and its elite are a risky move, but they are set amid a new US strategy to stand up to China and its expanding influence in Asia.
08/31/2010 03:00 pm -
Why only North Korea may be ready for six-party talks
North Korea leader Kim Jong-il confirmed his readiness to rejoin six-party talks after a visit to China last week. But the US, Japan, and South Korea want to see key steps first.
08/31/2010 09:47 am -
Kim Jong-il trip spurs succession speculation
Kim Jong-il reportedly met top Chinese leaders on Friday in an apparent bid for Beijing's diplomatic and financial support for a succession plan involving his third and youngest son, who is said to be traveling with him.
08/27/2010 05:34 pm -
North Korea releases American to Jimmy Carter with a message - and a snub
Jimmy Carter left North Korea with American Aijalon Gomes and a message that Kim Jong-il wants to resume six-party talks, even if he didn't want to talk to Carter.
08/27/2010 01:48 pm -
Terrorism & Security Kim Jong-il snubs Jimmy Carter to seek China ties, son's accession
Kim Jong-il's visit to China comes as Jimmy Carter visits Pyongyang to seek the release of an imprisoned American.
08/26/2010 11:19 am
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