Tonga's King Tupou V dies
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Tonga's King George Tupou V, who gave up most of his powers to bring a more democratic government to his Pacific island nation, died Sunday at a Hong Kong hospital. He was 63.
Tongan Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga Tu'ivakano said in a brief radio address Monday that the king died at 3 pm Sunday during a visit to Hong Kong. He didn't give a cause of death, but said further details and funeral plans would be released when available. (Reuters)
