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Is Donald Trump a dictator in the making?

Analysis Natasha Ezrow - 7 Nov 2016

Trump’s recent pronouncement that he might not accept the outcome has led many to ask whether he poses a threat to democracy.

North Korea conducts nuclear test, drawing new sanctions

Article Reuters Author - 12 Feb 2013

North Korea has conducted its third nuclear test in defiance of UN resolutions, angering the US and Japan and prompting China to call for calm.

Kim Jong-un marshals power in North Korea

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Jul 2012

Kim Jong-un has been made "Marshal" of North Korea, a title previously held by his late father, as the young successor tightens his grip on power.

Cancel rocket launch, Obama tells North Korea

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2012

Barack Obama has urged North Korea to cancel a planned rocket launch, warning the regime it had nothing to gain from 'threats or provocations'.

N Korea to hold first Parliament session under new leader

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2012

North Korea said on Saturday it will hold an annual parliamentary session next month during which Kim Jong-un, is expected to be appointed officially.

The unbearable prospect of not being Kim

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Jan 2012

Kim Jong-il impersonator fears his career might have run its course after the death of the North Korean leader.

Jong-il’s ‘immortalised’ body to go on display

Article Jung Ha Won - 12 Jan 2012

The preserved body of Kim Jong-il will go on permanent display in a Pyongyang palace and memorial towers will be built to honour the late leader.

N Korea’s Jong-un solidifies support with mass rally

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Jan 2012

Tens of thousands of North Koreans have packed the snowy main square of the capital to pledge their loyalty to new leader Kim Jong-un.

Kim Jong-un formally declared N Korea’s ‘supreme leader’

Article Justin Mccurry - 29 Dec 2011

A day after mourners packed Pyongyang to bid adieu to 'Dear Leader' Kim Jong-il, North Korea has completed the transfer of power to his youngest son.

N Korea’s mourning continues as Jong-Un climbs

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Dec 2011

Kim Jong-Il's son, Kim Jong-Un, is being lauded as the head of the workers' party central committee while his uncle shapes as power-broker.

Kim Jong-un strengthens power with new post

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Dec 2011

Kim Jong-un has been identified as head of a top decision-making body of the Workers' Party, giving him authority over political and military matters.

Paving the way for Jong-Un to take the reins in N Korea

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Dec 2011

North Korea's leading newspaper has referred to the son of Kim Jong-Il as head of a key ruling party body, suggesting he's on track to take control.

N Korea warns South of ‘catastrophic’ consequences

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Dec 2011

North Korea has warned of 'unpredictable catastrophic consequences' for relations unless Seoul eases restrictions on visits to mourn Kim Jong-Il.

Kim Jong-un hailed as North Korea’s ‘supreme commander’

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Dec 2011

North Korea has vowed to uphold with 'blood and tears' Kim Jong-il's son as 'supreme commander' as the country prepares him to be its leader.

What’s the plan if North Korea collapses?

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Dec 2011

North Korea appears to be making an orderly transition after the death of Kim Jong-il last week, but the risk of collapse is higher than before.

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