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Thailand, Cambodia: border dispute turns into hatred against France
20/02/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Thailand, Cambodia: border dispute turns into hatred against France

France gets tangled up in a fierce border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. Environmental activists celebrate as Japan cuts short this year's whale hunt. And with the Cricket World Cup under way, we report from Pakistan on the passions involved.
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Pakistan, Indonesia: Ahmadis under attack
13/02/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan, Indonesia: Ahmadis under attack

Indonesia has come under attack for not doing enough to protect religious minorities, particularly members of an islamic sect called the Ahmadiyah. A human rights group says Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng was beaten after the release of a video showing him under house arrest. And, while Thailand is locked in a border battle with Cambodia in the north, in the south Buddhist monks are coming under attack by Muslim militants seeking greater autonomy.
Battle rages over Hindu temple on Thai-Cambodian border
07/02/2011 - CAMBODIA - THAILAND

Battle rages over Hindu temple on Thai-Cambodian border

Thai and Cambodian troops clashed for a fourth day Monday over a disputed border area surrounding a 900-year-old Khmer temple, which both sides claim as their own. Thai nationalists are calling on their government to "reclaim" the area.
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Border clashes continue, damaging Hindu temple World Heritage Site
06/02/2011 - CAMBODIA

Border clashes continue, damaging Hindu temple World Heritage Site

Clashes continued Sunday along the Thai-Cambodian border near the Preah Vihear Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, despite a ceasefire. Though ruled as Cambodian by the World Court in 1962, Thailand disputes the decision.
New fighting erupts on Thai-Cambodian border despite ceasefire
06/02/2011 - CAMBODIA

New fighting erupts on Thai-Cambodian border despite ceasefire

Clashes resumed for a third day Sunday on the Thai-Cambodian border along a disputed stretch of border land near the the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple. Both governments had agreed to a joint ceasefire Saturday.
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Despite ceasefire, tensions high after clashes on Thai-Cambodian border
05/02/2011 - CAMBODIA

Despite ceasefire, tensions high after clashes on Thai-Cambodian border

Thailand and Cambodia announced a ceasefire Saturday after fighting broke out between Thai and Cambodian soldiers along a disputed stretch of border near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple.
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Khmer Rouge genocide suspects seek release before trial
31/01/2011 - CAMBODIA

Khmer Rouge genocide suspects seek release before trial

Three of the Khmer Rouge leaders awaiting trial for the deaths of over two million people have asked to be released until they are expected in court. Their lawyers say that detaining the aging trio, including Ieng Thirith (photo), is illegal.
Deadly Cambodia stampede, cholera epidemic in Haiti, French cuisine recognised as a world monument by the UN
27/11/2010 - THE OBSERVERS

Deadly Cambodia stampede, cholera epidemic in Haiti, French cuisine recognised as a world monument by the UN

Derek Thomson presents a news show produced exclusively from content provided by amateurs. Photos, videos and personal accounts from our network of Observers around the world - all checked by our staff in Paris. First run Saturdays at 8:10 am Paris time.
Irish web users are criticizing their Prime Minister
27/11/2010 - WEBNEWS

Irish web users are criticizing their Prime Minister

In this edition: Irish web users are criticizing their Prime Minister. Tributes for victims of the deadly stampede continue to pour in on the Cambodian web. And a site giving web users the opportunity to adopt a word. 
Cambodia holds day of mourning for victims of stampede
25/11/2010 - CAMBODIA

Cambodia holds day of mourning for victims of stampede

Flags throughout Cambodia flew at half-mast Thursday as Prime Minister Hun Sen joined grieving families in Phnom Penh to pay tribute to the hundreds of festival-goers who were trampled to death during a stampede on Monday night.
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