His successor,Hakimullah Mehsud, appearing in Balawai's final video message is wanted by the Pakistani security forces.

VOA: standard.2010.01.09

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

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

U.S.Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher expressed confidence that despite deep partisan divisions in Congress, the Senate would pass the successor to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, although she gave no timeframe.

VOA: standard.2010.02.03