Kim Jong Il, N. Korean dictator, dies at 69
Death of longtime "Dear Leader", known for a love of luxury and his secretive, absolute and defiant rule, leaves world wondering
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Kim Jong Il's death leaves world wary but hopeful
World leaders fear possible destabilization after dictator's death, but also see opportunity for new diplomatic start
Kim Jong Il's legacy of defiance
North Korean leader lived life shrouded in mystery, leaves a nation few understand, and nobody can predict
S. Korea hopeful, on "high alert" with Kim gone
Gov't puts military and civil defense personnel on high alert as news of Kim Jong Il's death is digested by a nervous nation
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Will N. Korean military accept succession?
Power struggle in wake of Kim Jong Il's death feared; Deal with U.S. that would have halted North's nuclear program in jeopardy
Report: N. Korea test-fires missile
Maneuver comes same day as nation announces death of leader Kim Jong Il, but the two events may not be connected
Kim Jong Il's death: Koreans react
How Koreans react to the death of the North's leader depends on which side of the DMZ they are
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The 20-something heir-apparent to North Korea's throne is little-known Kim Jong Un; Communist Party leaders rally to him
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Kim's death leaves nuclear talks in limbo
U.S. had been poised to announce deal on food aid, with North Korea agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment, but leader's death puts talks in jeopardy
Syria signs deal to let in foreign observers
Arab League to send observers this week; Syrian FM insists sovereignty "totally protected" in deal to try and end violence
Korean Americans react to Kim's death
News of North Korea's "Dear Leader" passing was met in Los Angeles' Koreatown with a mix of hope and concern
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has died
The longtime leader of the secretive and communist North Korean state battled illness for some time, and passed away at 69
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