101. His son and designated successor, Kim Jong Il, is believed in firm control but he has yet to assume full power by becoming president and party leader. 102. His son, Kim Jong Il, is his presumed successor but has not formally assumed power. 103. Hussein himself assumed power in a similar fashion. 104. Iliescu assumed power after leading the revolt that led to the topping and execution of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, and later extended his tenure by winning two elections. 105. If elections are not completed in time, a judicial caretaker council assumes power. 106. Iliescu assumed power after leading the revolt that led to the toppling and execution of Ceausescu, and later extended his tenure by winning two elections. 107. International officials insisted he was out Sunday, but Biljana Plavsic, the official who assumed his powers, said Karadzic was still president in name only. 108. It is expected that the Meciar will then assume the powers and no president will be elected before the parliamentary elections in September. 109. It was the first time that more people were opposed to the administration than supportive of it since Koizumi assumed power in April last year. 110. It was the first time that more people were opposed to the administration than supportive of it, since Koizumi assumed power in April, last year. |