North Korea Bids A Snowy, Dramatic Farewell to Kim Jong Il -- Voice of America
Snowy streets and wails of grief dominated the live broadcast from North Korea state television Wednesday, as the reclusive state bid farewell to its absolute leader, Kim Jong Il. International media were barred from the event.
The reason for reported delays in the start of Wednesday's funeral procession was immediately apparent in images broadcast by North Korea's official television network: streets in the capital, Pyongyang, were coated in snow.
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MIDDLE EAST
Rocket hits Iran dissident camp in Iraq: officials.
Allawi says Iraq headed for "sectarian autocracy".
Israel, U.S. discuss triggers for military strike on Iran.
"Nothing frightening" seen in Syria protest hotbed: monitor. Rights group accuses Syria of hiding detainees from monitors.
U.S. Fifth Fleet says won't allow disruption in Hormuz. Iran warns of closing strategic oil route.
Israel targets suspected militants in Gaza. Israeli army chief says second Gaza foray against Hamas inevitable.
Thousands in Israel protest against Jewish extremists.
Iran destroyer saves Saudi oil tanker.
Saudi Arabia sets lavish spending figure.
ASIA
Conspiracy warnings fly on anniversary of Bhutto assassination.
Snow and tears mark funeral for North Korean leader.
China bullet train crash 'caused by design flaws'.
China defends human rights record.
No-Man's land attests to Japan's nuclear nightmare.
India anti-corruption bill passes first test.
AFRICA
For Somali women, pain of being a spoil of war.
Egypt Islamists vow to protect churches.
Guinea-Bissau officials announce investigation, but deny coup attempt.
Bombers target Islamic school as fears of holy war in Nigeria mount. Seven hurt as bomb hits Arabic school in Nigeria. Analysis: Attacks highlight Nigeria's divisions.
Back in the dock: Trial of ousted Egypt leader Hosni Mubarak resumes.
Ethiopia jails Swedish journalists on terror charges.
EUROPE
Bosnia parties agree new central government.
Medvedev promotes members of hard-line faction in Russia.
Putin ejects Kremlin "puppet master" after protests.
Clinton concerned over democracy in Hungary: Report.
U.S. extradites woman suspected of Bosnia war crimes.
Juan Carlos earns $382,000 to reign in Spain.
AMERICAS
Venezuela sees 'record murder rate' in 2011.
Refugees find Oakland can be worse than Iraq.
Iranian president to visit Venezuela, Cuba.
US police fatalities up 13 percent in 2011 to 173.
Drug violence creeps into Mexico City.
Growing poverty looms for next Mexican President.
Argentina president to undergo surgery for thyroid cancer.
US house prices fall in October despite low rates.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US rejects appeal by human rights group for release of Blind Sheikh.
Tajik court jails 53 for terrorism.
Scotland Yard to aid Kenya terror investigation after Brit arrested.
Nigeria under throes of terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. Treasury: China not a currency manipulator.
MF Global chief missing $1.2B is financial adviser to EPA.
Economists aren't very hopeful about 2012.
Boom time for workers at the mining giants.
Wall Street wary ahead of the new year.
Oil near $101 amid Iran tensions, profit-taking.
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