11.   He is believed to have played a key role in helping Kim consolidate power after the death last July of his father, longtime ruler Kim Il Sung.

12.   Kabila and his rebel forces seized power in Congo in May, ousting longtime ruler Mobutu Sese Seko.

13.   Kabila was also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who backed his eight-month rebellion that overthrew longtime Zairian ruler Mobutu Sese Seko last May.

14.   Kabila seized control of Congo last May after a rebellion against longtime ruler Mobutu Sese Seko.

15.   Murkowski and Democratic Sen. Paul Simon were the first U.S. legislators to visit the communist nation since the July death of its longtime ruler Kim Il Sung.

16.   O is reported to have played a key role in helping Kim consolidate power after his father and longtime ruler Kim Il Sung died in July.

17.   President Bakili Muluzi appealed to his nation to remain calm Friday following the arrest of longtime ruler Kamuzu Banda on murder charges, state radio reported.

18.   The Swiss government announced Saturday that it is blocking all assets in Switzerland of longtime Zairian ruler Mobutu Sese Seko and his family.

19.   The Swiss government announced Saturday that it is temporarily blocking all assets in Switzerland of longtime Zairian ruler Mobutu Sese Seko and his family.

20.   Two men arrested for handing out leaflets criticizing President Suharto face up to six years in prison if convicted of defaming the longtime ruler.