head of state

As soldiers poured in, the Dalai Lama assumed full power as head of state.

Paul Biya - the world's oldest head of state - has yet to confirm if he will attempt an eighth term as president.

Fortunately, although the yacht situation is fluid and the airspace over Venice is closed, CNN reported that private helicopters are being given a pass, in case a head of state decides to chopper in.

The row has scuppered government plans to honour the former head of state, created a distressing rift in the country and left people wondering how things got this bad.

"This is not how we treat a former head of state."