2011 - a year of awakenings, assassinations and disasters - The Age
 

29-12-11 03:47 PM

In Bahrain, despite demonstrations, the rule of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa persists, propped up by support from Saudi Arabia. One dictator, however, fell by more prosaic means. Kim Jong-il, who ruled North Korea for 17 years, died of an apparent heart attack.

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