1. New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II the nominal head of state represented by a Governor General.
2. The whole team is at least three times larger than any China Daily mission to cover any foreign visit by a Chinese head of state.
3. He describes the head of state as " a troubleshooter " who carefully listens to staff, has a keen memory for detail and prefers action over words.
4. You might be forgiven for thinking the PM was delivering a eulogy to a Head of State.
5. The French head of state thanked his foreign minister Bernard Kouchner, saying his visit in Iraq was difficult and was carried in a remarkable manner.
6. Calling early elections or asking a politician to try to form another government are among President Giorgio Napolitano's options as head of state.
7. Any nation will be hurt when a major separatist figure meets the head of state from a friendly country.
8. Widmer recently left his post as head coach of the Queensland State Swimming Center to spend a year with his family in his native Switzerland.
9. The IOC chairman enjoys the same status as a head of state.
10. More than six in 10 women believe a woman will be the head of state in their countries within 10 years.