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World News World News Issues People & Places World News in Photos From Bridget Johnson, your Guide to World News With the elder Kim's passing, state-run media began referring to the younger Kim, believed to be in his late 20s, as the "Great Successor." Succession seems certain, but will a long reign be in the cards for this inexperienced, immature new absolute ruler? ...Read more Kim Jong-un A profile of the "Great Successor," as officially deemed in North Korea, to his late father, "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-Il. The third and youngest son of the elder Kim, who groomed him as heir apparent in the last year of his life amid failing health. ... Read more Top Stories: North Korea Transition As a transition is expected in North Korea and power is handed from father to the third son, the reclusive communist country is as petulant with the international community as ever and continues to saber-rattle. ... Read more See More About:  north korea  top stories  kim jong il Political Parties in Russia In its post-Soviet Union days, Russia has drawn criticism for a tightly controlled political process in which there's little room for opposition parties. Here is how the political landscape looks in Russia. ...Read more See More About:  russia  kremlin  democracy The Royal Wedding On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton said their vows in Westminster Abbey before an estimated television audience of two billion people worldwide. Here are photos of the royal wedding that many credit with reviving the monarchy as the young couple became the duke and duchess of Cambridge. ... Read more See More About:  prince william  kate middleton  royal wedding World News Ads World News Depression Treatment Bipolar Depression Russia Depression Symptoms Featured Articles A Bolivarian Revolution? The Life and Death of Gadhafi Worst Natural Disasters Osama bin Laden's Wives Vladimir Putin Obama Remarks at End of Iraq War   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Bridget Johnson World News Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About World News newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Top 10 News Stories of 2011 Kim Jong-un Understanding Iran Top Murder Rates in the World Freedom Fighters Advertisement