Daily Archives: October 20, 2009
Queen Rania Tweets Love for Italy
While her husband King Abdullah II met with Italian leaders, Queen Rania was enjoying the sights of Italy, and happily shared her thoughts about the country with her nearly one million followers on Twitter.
"Abt 2 embark on exciting adventure- state visit 2 Italy -one of my favourite countries.Full of anticipation.Will keep U posted." The Queen said on Monday, the day before she left for the state visit.
And she certainly did keep everyone posted. Rania tweeted about the art and architecture Read more [...]
King Abdullah II Expresses Concern Over Mideast Peace Process
Tuesday began King Abdullah II's state visit to Italy, at the invitation of President Giorgio Napolitano. His visit will last until Friday, and discussions between the two countries would range from boosting economic and bilateral ties.
Also on the agenda will be the Mideast peace talks, which King Abdullah is trying desperately to start again. He has voiced concern over the slowing down of the talks, and disappointment over the United States showing more interest in Iran than in the Israeli-Palestinian Read more [...]
Empress Michiko’s Birthday Wish: Ban Nuclear Weapons
As Japan's Empress Michiko celebrates her 75th birthday, she has one wish: that the world would have no more nuclear weapons.
"I think Japan, the country that has been hit by atomic bombs, needs to seek broader and deeper understanding of this in the international community," she said.
"The horrors of nuclear weapons are not only the magnitude of their destruction but also the serious and tragic effects of radiation that leaves victims suffering long" after their exposure, she said in written Read more [...]
Rwenzururu at Lasts Crowns its King
The people of the Rwenzururu Kingdom of Uganda have fianlly crowned their King, weeks after it was recognized by the government.
On Monday, Charles Wesley Mumbere, age 56, was coronated as the Omusinga of the Rwenzururu, located in western Uganda. The ceremony was attended by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, as well as thousands of people, who were beating drums and wearing their King's image on their clothes.
"It is a great moment to know that finally the central government has understood Read more [...]
