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.