North Korea begins events to sing praises of ruling Kim family

North Korea began Sunday a series of events to sing the praises of its ruling Kim family, at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.Five days of "international" political and cultural programs to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Kim Jong Un becoming the nation's leader will take place in Pyongyang and Mt. Paektu, with some 200 foreigners with friendly ties to North Korea among those attending, according to organizers.The celebrations are being held as this year also marks the 105th anniversary of the birth of its late founder, Kim Il Sung, and 75th anniversary of the birth…READ FULL ARTICLE