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There are several historic places such as Maimun Palace, where the royal family still lives, and the Great Mosque or Masjid Raya built by the Sultan of Deli in the hear of the city. Over at Merdeka Walk, people can chill out until midnight and eat at the various cafes and restaurants. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thailand's king and its crisis: A right royal mess Dec 5, 2008
At a pro-Thaksin rally in July a young activist ranted against the monarchy, calling the king a thorn in the side of democracy for having backed so many coups, and warning the royal family they risked the guillotine ... If the people of Thailand do not approve of the behaviour of my son, then he would either have to change his behaviour or resign from the royal family, she said. (The Economist)
Undiscovered letter reveals Prince of Wales wanted to fight in the ... Dec 5, 2008
"The future King joined the Grenadier Guards in 1914 but was refused permission to serve on the front lines by Lord Kitchener the Secretary of State for War who cited the "immense harm" that would be caused if he was captured.Despite the restrictions he witnessed trench warfare firsthand and attempted to visit the front line as often as he could, for which he was awarded the Military Cross in 1916. His role in the war, although limited, led to his great popularity among veterans of the... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Thais keep faith their frail king can end crisis Dec 5, 2008
They are well organised and funded and supported by unnamed "powerful" establishment figures in the military, the judiciary and royal family. They wear yellow, the royal colour, and have been dubbed the royalists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Liechtenstein to cooperate in U.S. tax investigations Dec 5, 2008
Prince Nikolaus, a member of Liechtenstein's ruling royal family who brokered the deal, said the tiny principality had agreed to a "significant" change to bank secrecy rules that entitled U.S. authorities to bank account information when investigating tax evasion. The prince said he was prepared to grant similar concessions within the European Union but wanted double-taxation agreements as well as a commitment by countries to deal leniently with citizens that had hidden money in Liechtenstein. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Liechtenstein To Share Some Secrets Of Its Bank Dec 5, 2008
The agreement, to be signed next Monday in Vaduz, Liechtenstein s capital, comes after growing scrutiny of the country by investigators in the United States, Germany and elsewhere in Europe after the theft in 2002 of confidential client data by a former employee at the LGT Group, a financial behemoth owned and run by Liechtenstein s royal family. The employee, Heinrich Kieber, provided the data to tax authorities in Britain, Germany and the United States, which contend it details billions of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Liechtenstein alters bank-secrecy policy Dec 4, 2008
Prince Nikolaus, of Liechtenstein's ruling royal family who brokered the deal, said yesterday the principality agreed to a "significant" change to bank secrecy rules that entitles the United States to account information in a probe of a tax dodge. Liechtestein - with Monaco and Andorra - is blacklisted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and was the target of a German investigation into thousands of citizens suspected of parking untaxed income there. (Boston Globe)
Winehouse's husband sent back to prison Dec 4, 2008
Why is it that 'we' the public only get a chance to have a say when a pop-star's husband needs a verbal bashing but on important issues like mass immigration, crime, the royal family cost etc do we never EVER have a 'post your comment' box. News is supposed to be unbiased, what a joke. (Independent)
It's all glitter as queen opens Parliament Dec 4, 2008
The woman who last week advised the royal family to be less flashy during an economic downturn, according to the Daily Telegraph, arrived in the horse-drawn Irish State Coach, her way cleared by a Household Cavalry escort, then ascended her golden throne to read out her government's plan. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Hillary shocked at Obama's choice: Bill Clinton Dec 4, 2008
Some of his donors have included the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a foundation linked to the United Arab Emirates, the governments of Kuwait and Qatar and a tycoon who is the son-in-law of Ukraine's former authoritarian president, the Times reported. DPA. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Food stylist takes questions on holiday entertaining Dec 4, 2008
While living in England, one of her clients was the Royal Family. Ms. Hagan moved back to her hometown of Toronto to work as a culinary consultant specializing in food styling. (Globe and Mail)
Ousting the prime minister Dec 3, 2008
The protesters want a national government that is free of his influence, which means letting the army and the royal family hold sway over elected politicians ... But it does not seek popularity among them, rather a strong role for the armed forces and the royal family in keeping elected politicians in line. (The Economist)
Rice gives piano recital fit for a queen Dec 3, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Secretary of state performs at Buckingham Palace for British monarch. (MSNBC -- International)
Prince of Wales presents medals to Paratroopers who fought in ... Dec 3, 2008
The 23 year old was the first member of the Royal Family to go to the frontline since the Duke of York in the Falklands in 1982. The Prince of Wales, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Parachute Regiment, bid farewell to the Second Battalion prior to its departure for Afghanistan in April. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Antagonism rife in ant world Dec 3, 2008
And it is the royal family - or male ants carrying a so-called "royal" gene - that are largely to blame. Scientists have discovered that some males pass the gene on selectively, to ensure that their offspring become reproductive queens, not mere workers. (BBC News -- Science)
Hua Hin Airport Aids Bangkok Airpor... Dec 2, 2008
It is also the home of the much revered Thai Royal Family. Given its comfortable communting distance to Bangkok, (a distance of around 200 kilometers) and superb golfing facilities, the town has a large (often retired) Western expat community. (Suite101.com)
Philip Bowring: The crowd and the crown Dec 2, 2008
The crown prince attracts significantly less respect than his father, and the future role of other members of the royal family, including the queen, is uncertain. Thaksin is no republican. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama to name national security team Dec 1, 2008
But The New York Times has reported the list includes some foreign governments, including members of the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a fund connected to the United Arab Emirates, and the governments of Kuwait and Qatar. The former president has also reportedly solicited funds from international business figures connected to human rights abuses that his wife has criticized, including the governments of Kazakhstan and China. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Thai tensions build on eve of court ruling Dec 1, 2008
Analysts elieve the protesters have powerful backers, including from elements in the royal family and the military, which has resisted calls to intervene. with Agence France-Presse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
BILL CLINTON: Ex-President to disclose library's contributors Dec 1, 2008 NYT: Bill Clinton agrees to reveal donors Nov 30, 2008 Taxpayers should not finance interchange Nov 30, 2008 What is Happening in Thailand? Nov 29, 2008 Ferguson 'the granddad' plays down Hughes spat Nov 29, 2008 Kaka interested in move to Premier League Nov 28, 2008 Thailand crashes and burns Nov 27, 2008 Kaka eyes EPL, talks to Robinho about Man City Nov 27, 2008 Kuwait government 'to step down' Nov 26, 2008 More turmoil in beleaguered Bangkok Nov 25, 2008 Goodwin's $140 Billion Binge May Doom RBS to U.K. Control After Stock Sale Nov 25, 2008 Barclays Abu Dhabi Bailout Incites Shareholders Vexed by Investment Terms Nov 25, 2008 Michael Jackson cancels plan to appear in UK court Nov 24, 2008 Saudi royals' Mayo Clinic trip brings riches Nov 24, 2008 Saudi Royals Shot in Arm for Home of Mayo Clinic Nov 24, 2008 Pop music offerings for holiday entertainment Nov 23, 2008 Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Nov 23, 2008 'Guardian, friend and protector' Nov 23, 2008 Funny Thing: Who oversees scams overseas? Nov 23, 2008 Family and friends gather for Diana memorial Nov 22, 2008 A Generation Gap in Tibet's Royal Family Nov 22, 2008 Ties No Longer Bind Nov 22, 2008 The Queen in trousers Nov 22, 2008 Ghana: Police Fear Election Violence Nov 22, 2008 Is Prince William Behind Paris Hilton's Split With Benji Madden? Nov 21, 2008 King Herod's Crypt Believed Found Nov 21, 2008 Princes' appeal over Diana film ignored Nov 21, 2008 Alternative shops for guys Nov 21, 2008 B/A House of Chiefs dismisses petition against Wenchihene Nov 20, 2008 Global Spa Therapies in Las Vegas Nov 20, 2008 King Herod's Tomb Almost Certainly Found Nov 20, 2008 Experts: New evidence for Herod's tomb site Nov 20, 2008 Clinton Warms To Secretary Of State Job Nov 20, 2008 Michael Jackson to testify in court: lawyer Nov 20, 2008 Barclays bows to shareholders Nov 20, 2008 Grace Hartigan; incorporated pop culture into abstract art Nov 19, 2008 Minister of Information accused of conducting "Politics of Hutu and Tutsi", Nov 19, 2008 Obama transition team eyes Bill Clinton's dealings Nov 19, 2008 Bahrain prince sues Michael Jackson Nov 19, 2008 Nepal 'to scrap' royal allowance Nov 19, 2008 Obama interview draws record audience for '60 MINS'; Biggest audience in nine years... Nov 18, 2008 Cultural ambition Nov 18, 2008 No bonuses for Barclays chiefs Nov 18, 2008 Jackson to make album in Bahrain Nov 18, 2008 A royal pain for the Spanish monarchy Nov 18, 2008 Barclays Changes Terms of Share Sale, Relenting to Pressure From Investors Nov 18, 2008 Barclays yields to pressure from investors Nov 18, 2008 * Thai royals collect ashes of princess as crisis looms Nov 17, 2008 The thinking man's action hero Nov 16, 2008 Husband's foreign deals an issue for Clinton? Nov 16, 2008 Children in artwork rules 'too restrictive' Nov 16, 2008 Syria's Deadly Bargain Nov 16, 2008 No country for the burnt Bushes Nov 16, 2008 Barclays in a corner as City brickbats rain down Nov 16, 2008 Thais stage elaborate funeral for king's sister Nov 16, 2008 Bill Clinton's deals could pose issue for wife Nov 16, 2008 Charles At 60: The Would-Be King Nov 16, 2008 News Stories Nov 16, 2008 Final farewell to a princess Nov 16, 2008 Thais witness royal cremation of King's late sister Nov 16, 2008 Family and friends gather for Diana memorial Nov 15, 2008 'Guardian, friend and protector' Nov 15, 2008 Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Nov 15, 2008 Thais pay respects to princess Nov 15, 2008 Charles would be the people's king Nov 15, 2008
Last year, The Washington Post reported that donors included the royal family of Saudi Arabia and the governments of Kuwait, Qatar and Taiwan. After Clinton left office, Congress also held hearings into his last-minute pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich and whether it was connected to campaign and library contributions made by Rich's ex-wife, Denise. (USA Today)
Bill Clinton to name donors as part of Obama deal Nov 30, 2008
Clinton has never revealed his contributors, but among those whose identities have become known over the years are the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a foundation linked to the United Arab Emirates, the governments of Kuwait and Qatar and a tycoon who is the son-in-law of Ukraine's former authoritarian president. For his speeches, Clinton could command as much as $425,000 for one hour, often paid by foreign companies or individuals who might have an interest in American foreign policy. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Terms of agreementHe has never revealed his contributors, but among those whose identities have become known over the years are the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a foundation linked to the United Arab Emirates, the governments of Kuwait and Qatar and a tycoon who is the son-in-law of Ukraines former authoritarian president. More from NYTimes. (MSNBC -- Race)
The oil-rich emir of Dubai certainly has the resources to pay for the necessary infrastructure to support his royal family project. A transportation development fee would be peanuts for a $600 million inland port. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
They also make a more serious claim, that the government is hostile to the much-revered royal family. They have a hatred of the former P.M., Thaksin Shinawatra, ousted from power in 2006. (Suite101.com)
Rarely, if at all, has a player he has managed presented the potential challenge to the Ferguson hegemony that Hughes does, with the Abu Dhabi royal family at his arm. None of the alumni, it might be argued, has succeeded in management quite like him. (Independent)
Sheikh Mansour broke the British transfer record to sign Robinho in September when the member of the United Arab Emirates royal family led the Abu Dhabi United Groups purchase of City. When asked about a move to City, Kaka said: I have a lot of friends who are playing there, so I watch some games. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The royal family is by Thai law above politics, but is known to have strong sway over the armed forces. What the military does next could have significant implications for Thailand's political future. (Asia Times Online)
"So, one day maybe, I don't know when, but it would be great to play in England.'' Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan broke the British transfer record to sign Robinho in September when the member of the United Arab Emirates' royal family led the Abu Dhabi United Group's purchase of City. When asked about a move to City, Kaka said: "I have a lot of friends that are playing there, so I watch some games. I speak with Robinho and Elano sometimes about Manchester City. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
But the willingness by some MPs to question the prime minister, a member of the royal family, is still controversial. The three Islamist lawmakers have not confined their criticism of the prime minister to theological matters. (BBC News -- Africa)
By law the Thai royal family is above politics, but PAD leaders have claimed through their protests that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra threatened the monarchy's role in Thai society. PAD leaders claimed before Monday's march that the parliamentary session aimed to ram through controversial constitutional amendments, including an amnesty for senior executives of the disbanded Thai Rak Thai party that would pave the way for the exiled and fugitive from Thai justice Thaksin to return to power. (Asia Times Online)
The engineers son hobnobbed with the royal family, becoming chairman of the s Trust, which founded to help young people get jobs and training. In 2004, Queen Elizabeth II knighted Goodwin for services to banking. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Thats just what many investors did in the wake of Barclayss announcement that Al Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabis royal family, will own a 16. 3 percent stake, making him the banks largest shareholder. (Bloomberg)
Jackson and his children spent time in Bahrain as a guest of the royal family following a 2005 trial on child molestation charges, but he backed down from plans to work with Sheikh Abdullah in 2006. He was acquitted of the charges in 2005, but the trial left Jackson's career, reputation and financial status in tatters and he has been a virtual recluse since. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia's royal family spent enough to give Rochester, Minnesota, a lift ... ROCHESTER, Minnesota (AP) -- Members of Saudi Arabia's royal family spent enough during a visit to the Mayo Clinic to give the area's economy a shot in the arm, according to Rochester, Minnesota, officials ... Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Brad Jones says a conservative estimate of the royal family's spending on the trip to is up to $1. (CNN -- US)
-- Rochester officials say members of Saudi Arabia's royal family spent enough during a visit to the Mayo Clinic to give the area's economy a shot in the arm ... Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Brad Jones says a conservative estimate of the royal family's spending is up to $1. (Newsmax)
AARON NEVILLE FEATURING CHARLES NEVILLE It's a family affair as the two brothers from New Orleans' royal family of song come to sing (Aaron, at right) and play sax (Charles). 8 p.m. Nov. 29, $40, North Shore Music Theatre, 978-232-7200. (Boston Globe)
" Prince William, who was 15 when Diana died, gave a reading from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians which asked for inner strength. The Royal Family were cheered as they arrived at the chapel Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, also gave a reading. The service included Diana's favourite classical music by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart and four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country. The service also included two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury... (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
The Harrods owner maintains the crash was engineered by British intelligence officers and the royal family over fears Diana might marry Dodi, a Muslim. Official investigations in both France and the UK concluded that the couple died because their driver was drunk, speeding and had not been trained to drive the heavy armoured Mercedes. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Alihandero wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:28 AM:" WHAT?You mean that the member of the Nigerian royal family who wanted me to endorse his certified check for 20,000,000 dollars after sending him some good faith cash to prepay the transaction fees is NOT on the level . . . ?Crimenentlies!!!!! ". Watchdog Fred wrote on Nov 22, 2008 8:26 AM:" Alihandero, you couldn't sleep either hunh! ". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Diana brought a human face to the royal family, she stood up for what was right,and taught her sons accordingly,pity more parents don't do the same, guess you would'nt know a good person if you tripped over them ... 9 "Diana brought a human face to the royal family"But Mona the thing is that the royal family are merely human, your deference is wasted on them ... Her sons miss her as any sons do miss their Mother but let us not pretend the rest of the royal family really care or miss her. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
A Generation Gap in Tibet's Royal Family - TIME ... A Generation Gap in Tibet's Royal Family ... At this week's summit of Tibetan exiles, Thondop, a member of Tibet's "royal family", as one young admirer described him, has become a symbol of a generational shift among Tibetans toward support of a free Tibet. (TIME)
The elite Guards Brigade's dark blue and magenta tie, for example, represents the blue blood of the Royal Family it guards and the red blood of the brigade. The practice also spread to the universities, which drew their students primarily from the public schools, and finally to the clubs their graduates joined in later life (alumnus, sporting, theatrical, social), membership of which was de rigeur for the English establishment for most of the 20th century. (Forbes -- Technology)
A series of previously unseen snapshots of the Royal Family at play are being sold off by auctioneers, Reeman Dansie, in Colchester, next week ... It is being sold with a series of previously unseen snapshots of the Royal Family at play, many of them amassed by the late Sydney Cumper, who was page to Queen Mary from 1925 to 1953. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Each royal family now aligned, or perceived to be aligned, with a political party. "These conflicts have taken on political colours, despite the fact that they were ostensibly triggered by chieftaincy disputes.". (allAfrica.com)
A rep for the Royal Family could not be reached. "We aren't that worried if Benji and Paris don't want to come together," said our insider. (Fox News)
Netzer said that since finding fragments of one ornately carved sarcophagus in 2007, he and his team have found two more, suggesting the monumental tomb may have been a royal family vault. "A mausoleum like the one which we have here was generally built by a king but not (necessarily) only for himself, many times for his children and his family, like the famous mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, of Hadrian in Rome," he said. (CBS News -- World)
Who is this 'public' who demand pictures of the royal family (or celebrities) at any cost. What a level we have descended to. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
What's good enough for the Portuguese royal family, is, in our opinion, good enough for you, especially when it comes to blazers, suits and jackets made by Holland Esq, just one of the high-end brands stocked by Loading Bay in Cape Town's Cape Quarter. This is a good place to go for serious quality basics, from V-neck T-shirts to jeans from premium denim brand Blue Blood, and casual gear from Scotch. (iAfrica.com)
The petition said the Queen mother agreed and promised to nominate a candidate within three weeks but Nana Owusu Ansah Kokroko and Nana Poku and other divisional and sub chiefs of the area later went to Madam Abena Frema Atuahehene, an imbecile old woman of the royal family and an ordinary person of the stool to nominate Nana Nketia to be the Omanhene. The petitioners explained that Madam Frema Atuahene, who did not have the right to nominate, nominated Nana Nketia to be sworn in as the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
This allowed time for the bride to receive well wishes and tips on her new journey as a bride and royal family member. Start your journey by inhaling the aromatic fusion of jasmine and frangipani-scented oil concentration that quenches your skin. (Suite101.com)
Netzer said that since finding fragments of one ornately carved sarcophagus in 2007, he and his team have found two more, suggesting that the monumental tomb may have been a royal family vault. Related. (Fox News)
Netzer said that since finding fragments of one ornately carved sarcophagus in 2007, he and his team have found two more, suggesting that the monumental tomb may have been a royal family vault. "A mausoleum like the one which we have here was generally built by a king but not (necessarily) only for himself, many times for his children and his family, like the famous mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, of Hadrian in Rome," he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Records show he raised money for his foundation from the Saudi royal family, Kuwait, Brunei and the Embassy of Qatar, and from a Chinese Internet company seeking information on Tibetan human rights activists. At the State Department, the prospect of Clinton as secretary is creating some anxiety among career foreign service officers worried that she would install her own loyalists and exclude them from policy-making. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Jackson spent time in Bahrain as a guest of the royal family following a 2005 trial at the end of which he was acquitted of child molestation charges. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The British bank said the three Middle Eastern investors - Qatar Investment Authority, the Challenger investment vehicle led by the Qatari royal family, and sheik Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the Abu Dhabi royal family - had offered to allow existing shareholders to purchase 500 million (R7. 5 billion) worth of their combined 5. (Business Report, South Africa)
In "Grand Street Brides" (1954), one of several early paintings that attracted the immediate attention of critics and curators, she depicted bridal shop window mannequins in a composition based on Goya's "Royal Family." Later paintings incorporated images taken from coloring books, film, traditional paintings, store windows, and advertising, all in the service of art that one critic described as "tensely personal.". "Her art was marked by a willingness to employ a variety of styles in a... (Boston Globe)
According to Kwame Mayor, whose very biological ancestors from the Adonteng Puduo Royal Family from Bamang, Ashanti Region, gallantly led Asante wars against Neo-Colonialists and Imperialists, he has heeded the Ministers public advice to Ghanaians to "throw stones at Satan" - noting that the "Real Satan is the Minister, Stephen Asamoah-Boateng himself" - describing the Minister of Information (Stephen Asamoah-Boateng as a "Cowardly Political Terrorist whose public intimidation of Civilians... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Since he left office, former has made millions of dollars from speeches and kept up ties with the Saudi royal family. has monitored elections in multiple countries and met with Hamas. (Newsday)
Jackson spent time in Bahrain as a guest of the royal family following the trial, and in April 2006 a statement was released on behalf of Bahrain music label Two Seas Records announcing he would record a new album for release in 2007. The sheikh is suing the pop legend for allegedly reneging on a 7-million-dollar "pay-back" agreement designed to repay money he advanced to Jackson during his financial troubles. (Xinhuanet, China)
Nepal's government has stopped paying an allowance to King Gyanendra and other members of the Royal Family. Last year they received about $500,000 (250,000). (Yahoo News -- Nepal)
Obama interview sets '60 Minutes' viewership record--The Live Feed. Obama interview sets '60 Minutes' viewership record. (The Drudge Report)
From barren, arid desert, the royal family has created four of the finest polo fields, watered every morning with hundreds of gallons of water. At 6am, before the blistering heat descends, the ponies are put through their paces in the training ring. (BBC News -- Africa)
It is bringing on board Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan - a member of Abu Dhabi's royal family - and gaining additional support from the Qatari Investment Authority and Challenger, which represents Qatar's royal family. The Association of British Insurers - which represents around a fifth of UK shareholders - has slapped a provisional "amber" top warning on the deal. (Ananova -- World Headlines)
Jackson has struck the deal with a member of the Bahraini royal family Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa, according to a statement from the Two Seas record company. Mr Holmes, who has been named manager of the new venture, is planning to divide his time between London and Bahrain. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The controversy is one of a series of incidents that have revealed cracks in the cocoon of respect that envelops the Spanish royal family ... In a statement read to the press late last month, a spokesman for the royal family said the queen "deeply regrets that the inaccuracy of the comments attributed to her may have caused discomfort or offense." ... Journalists who closely follow the royal family said that the king was incensed by the book and that those responsible for giving the green light... (International Herald Tribune)
The bank is holding a shareholder meeting Nov. 24 to approve the sale of shares to Qatar Holding LLC, Challenger Universal Ltd., an investment vehicle set up by Qatar, and Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed , a member of the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi. The sovereign funds offered to let shareholders buy some of the preferred stock they agreed to purchase after talks with the bank in the last few days, Barclays said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
If the plan is approved, the Middle Eastern investors - the Qatar Investment Authority, Challenger, an investment vehicle for the Qatari royal family and Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan - will own close to a third of Barclays. Over the past weeks, it was becoming clear that a growing number of Barclays existing shareholders were going to vote against the deal when it came up for a vote this Nov. 24. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Thailands royal family collected the ashes of the kings sister yesterday, ending the main phase of an elaborate six-day funeral that has briefly calmed the countrys turbulent political waters. As monks in saffron robes intoned Buddhist chants, the Thai crown prince and princess received a lacquered, diamond-encrusted urn containing the remains of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January at the age of 84. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parties of foreign tourists being conducted around Elsinore, instead of stepping over bodies in the corridor, would hardly know that the royal family was in residence except when Hamlet's voice came over the public address system. "Oh what a rogue and peasant slave I was, before I got in touch with my inner child.". (BBC News -- UK)
Clinton reaps millionsThe former president has raised money overseas beyond the Chinese Internet company's contributions: from the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a foundation linked to the United Arab Emirates and the governments of Kuwait and Qatar, The New York Times reported last year. His foundation reaped millions of dollars from Canadian mining tycoon Frank Giustra, and Clinton accompanied Giustra on a 2005 trip to Kazakhstan, whose human-rights record Hillary Clinton had... (MSNBC -- Race)
"You start your argument by saying that?Henson's artwork is regarded as valuable and he is generally a very respected artist. He has depicted adolescents and the issues they face - including sexuality - in a way that might be challenging for some people, but that's because the issues faced by adolescents /in their lives/ are confronting. This is the nature of art. (0) chalkie: 14 Nov 2008 3:58:02pm Of course, paedophilia will continue but there will:1. be no photos of kids' sporting or school... (ABC Online)
In December 2005, Khaddam made a big splash in the first part of a televised interview on the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya satellite network charging Bashar with the assassination, but then the Saudi royal family pulled the plug on the second part of the interview. The public rationale in Arab circles is that the Saudi kingdom is not in the habit of bringing down fellow Arab regimes. (CBS News)
The media was abuzz with speculation the Bushes were set to rival the Kennedy clan, for many Americans the US's unofficial royal family. But as grandson of powerful US Senator Prescott Bush, son of former US president George H.W. Bush and brother of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, George W. trashed the family name. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
While there is no indication that the Qataris, the Abu Dhabi royal family or the Chinese, Japanese and Signaporese investors, who will collectively own 38. 5 per cent of the bank when these transactions are completed, will want to intervene in the bank's business, their shareholdings are so large they would be able to dictate everything from dividend policy to the composition of the board, should they chose to. (guardian.co.uk)
The grand six-day funeral ceremony officially started Friday when the 80-year-old king led the royal family in ceremony at the Grand Palace, where more than 100 specially chosen monks were in attendance ... "The wait is not a problem for the joy of being here to support the royal family," he said, surrounded by others wearing black who nodded their heads in agreement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The former president has raised money from the Saudi royal family, the king of Morocco, a foundation linked to the United Arab Emirates and the governments of Kuwait and Qatar, the New York Times reported last year. His foundation reaped millions of dollars from Canadian mining tycoon Frank Giustra, and Clinton accompanied Giustra on a 2005 trip to Kazakhstan, whose human-rights record Hillary Clinton had criticized, the newspaper reported. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
"Thankfully the royal family do live an awfully long time," says historian Neil Clark. "We think back to the Queen Mother who was 101 when she died and I think there's every chance that the will live for another 20 years and then Prince Charles would be 80. "I would actually be in favour of the Queen considering abdication in a few years' time to enable to take the crown at an age when he wouldn't be too old. (Sky News)
British Royal Family Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Their Majesties, accompanied by members of the royal family, then ascended the Phra Meru to light the fire for the symbolic cremation, with the haunting Phya Sok lament accompanied by the sobbing pi chanai oboe in the background ... The royal cremation proper took place at 10pm, presided over by Their Majesties, close members of the royal family and courtiers of Princess Galyani. (Bangkok Post)
King Bhumibol, Queen Sirikit and other members of the royal family arrived at the temporary crematorium in late afternoon to preside at the ceremonial cremation ... About 3,000 people, comprising members of the royal family, the Cabinet, Parliament, Senate, and the diplomatic corps, as well as senior officials and representatives of the private sector, attended the event. (Xinhuanet, China)
Diana brought a human face to the royal family, she stood up for what was right,and taught her sons accordingly,pity more parents don't do the same, guess you would'nt know a good person if you tripped over them ... 9 "Diana brought a human face to the royal family"But Mona the thing is that the royal family are merely human, your deference is wasted on them ... Her sons miss her as any sons do miss their Mother but let us not pretend the rest of the royal family really care or miss her. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
The Harrods owner maintains the crash was engineered by British intelligence officers and the royal family over fears Diana might marry Dodi, a Muslim. Official investigations in both France and the UK concluded that the couple died because their driver was drunk, speeding and had not been trained to drive the heavy armoured Mercedes. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
" Prince William, who was 15 when Diana died, gave a reading from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians which asked for inner strength. The Royal Family were cheered as they arrived at the chapel Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, also gave a reading. The service included Diana's favourite classical music by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart and four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country. The service also included two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury... (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Members of the royal family will later perform the cremation ceremony, accompanied by guards from the three branches of the armed forces and court musicians. Many other people are expected to perform religious rites and in the princess's honour at temples around the country. (BBC News)
As someone who's always been troubled by the class system, I was never a great fan of the Royal Family ... We cannot let him become the Brian Clough of the Royal Family - the greatest King that never was. (Mirror.co.uk)
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