61.   The move infuriated Ranariddh, but the king said it was necessary given the realities of power.

62.   The king had said he would require a written request from the co-premiers and the support of two-thirds of the National Assembly for the amnesty.

63.   The king has said he would grant it.

64.   The king said developing countries must shift from dependence on advanced nations to self-reliance, reduce their debts and tackle the problems of poverty and unemployment.

65.   The king said that Hun Sen has shown no willingness to grant a pardon and that he will not engage in a conflict with the premier.

66.   The king said the government will try to expand economic activities in agriculture, water resources, tourism, infrastructure, industry and commerce.

67.   The king said Tuesday he was not trying to pressure Netanyahu.

68.   The new king has said Hassan will continue to serve as a key adviser.

69.   The king said conscription involves social injustice because children of the rich always find ways to evade the draft.

70.   The king said he would meet all the diplomats in coming days but was reluctant to do so because of his health.