1. Just as Milosevic is the first serving head of state to be charged with war crimes, so this war is a first. 2. But lawyers acknowledged that, as a serving head of state, Kabila can claim diplomatic immunity. 3. His removal from office will be the second ouster of a serving head of state in Southeast Asia this year. 4. His removal from office would be the second ouster of a serving head of state in Southeast Asia this year. 5. However, lawyers said as a serving head of state he would likely enjoy immunity. 6. However, lawyers said he would likely enjoy immunity as a serving head of government. 7. Lee noted that Ramos is the only serving head of state who is a Korean War veteran. 8. Spokesmen said the longest serving European head of state planned nothing special to mark his birthday. 9. The lawyer acknowledged that Kabila, as a serving head of state could likely claim diplomatic immunity from prosecution. 10. Castro and Mitterrand, among the longest serving heads of state in the world, will hold talks before a formal lunch, the spokesman said. |