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His descending skills earned him the nickname "Il Falco," or the Falcon.

Crash Kills Cyclist at Giro d'Italia Reed Albergotti 2011

Kim Jong Il is widely believed to have suffered a stroke in 2008, and he appeared frail in photographs taken during meetings with foreign officials in the past few months.

Possible North Korean Leadership Succession is in Place 2010

Kim Jong Il is the master of this style of bargaining.

The Trouble With Talking to the Taliban Bret Stephens 2010

Koike wrote that Kim Kyong Hui was believed to have a fierce personality, adding that Kim Jong Il is quoted as saying, When my sister turns violent, no one can stop her.

N. Korea Promotes Kim Jong Un To General Associated Press 2010

In a column published last week, Mr. Hwang said Kim Jong Il is "a man who stole a whole country."

Korean Defector Was an Outspoken Voice for Exiles Evan Ramstad 2010

Kim Jong Il is widely believed to have suffered a stroke in 2008, and he appeared frail in photographs taken during meetings with foreign officials in the past few months.

Possible North Korean Leadership Succession is in Place 2010

Bendico, Don Calogera, Ciccio - Bendico is the dog, Don Caolgero the mayor and Ciccio the church organist whose vote was stolen in Il Gattopardo by Giuseppe di Lampedusa.

Book meme - the answers djm4 2009

The 68-year-old Kim Jong Il is ailing after reportedly suffering a stroke in 2008.

North Korean Heir Attends Massive Military Parade 2010

The 68-year-old Kim Jong Il is ailing after reportedly suffering a stroke in 2008.

North Korean Heir Attends Massive Military Parade 2010

Kim Jong Il is supposed to be the only leader which controls the country.

North Korean Power Couple Emerge as Key to Succession Plans 2010