The presidential palace denies that it is behind the cha-cha moves and says Mrs Arroyo intends to leave office.

ECONOMIST: The pace quickens in an old dance

His father, Cha Bum-Kun, is arguably Korea's greatest player, with 121 caps and captaining the side at the 1986 World Cup, before coaching them at France '98.

BBC: South Korea defender Cha Du-Ri seals Celtic switch

His opponents are not swallowing Estrada's arguments because they do not believe that economic reform is the only thing on the new cha-cha agenda, not even when he insists he does not want a second term.

CNN: The Battle Lines Form

Mercedes Cha, the gregarious South Korean owner of Gawon Apparel, is a devout Presbyterian.

ECONOMIST: The economy grows, but so does the opposition

The perception that the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM) are competent managers of the economy is a common one, but at the same time corruption affects everyone's lives.

BBC: Election fever grips Tanzania

"It fits with the traditional mission of the Marines, which is to be a mobile force, " said Mr. Cha.

WSJ: U.S., Japan Scale Back Plan to Move Base