End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites
TOKYO, April 30, 2019 (AFP) - Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan's Emperor Akihito…
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisation
by Hiroshi HIYAMA Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko dramatically modernised the tradition-bound monarchy, bringing themselves closer to the…
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Japan kicks off unprecedented long holiday, including celebration days for imperial transition
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan on Saturday kicked off an unprecedented 10-day holiday, including celebration days for the imperial…
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Harry and Meghan in Morocco on last official trip before birth
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived Saturday night in Morocco for their last official trip abroad before the birth…
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King of Spain visits Iraq, first in 40 years: diplomat
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Spain's King Felipe VI on Wednesday visited special forces helping Iraq fight jihadists, during the first…
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Malaysian royals prepare to pick king after historic abdication
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's royals prepared Monday to pick a new king to replace Sultan Muhammad V,…
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Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took "deep comfort" that…
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Royals Harry and Meghan go barefoot on Bondi
by Andrew BEATTY Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- British royals Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes…
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Japan’s emperor resumes duties after illness
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito resumed his official duties on Thursday after three days of treatment for…
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Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: palace
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's 84-year-old Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties on Monday after being taken ill, the…
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Britain’s Prince William in Jordan for historic Middle East tour
by Mussa Hattar Agence France-Presse AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) - Prince William flew in to Jordan on Sunday at the launch…
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Spanish king’s brother-in-law jailed over graft conviction
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- The Spanish king's brother-in-law was jailed Monday after losing an appeal against a graft conviction, the prison…
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