He says much of North Korea's approach toward the United States right now relates to the goals of leader Kim Jong Il regarding his successor.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

The Holy Roman Empire, as it was known in the time of Machiavelli, was the successor to the ancient Roman state, the older Roman Empire.

神圣罗马帝国，是马奇亚维利那年代的称号，那是古罗马国的继承者，即较古老的罗马帝国。

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Tony Blair's already tarnished reputation has taken another blow with former prime minister John Major now questioning his successor's motive for joining in the invasion of Iraq.

VOA: standard.2010.01.02