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ASIA: ‘Mekong Media Should Ask Tougher Questions’ – Editor

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:51:36 GMT

ASIA: CHIANG MAI, Thailand, Dec 9 (IPS/TerraViva) - Countries in the Mekong region have indeed opened their borders and former foes become friends, but several of them are still ruled by authoritarian governments that put limits on media...
Source: Inter Press Service

Cambodia: Anti-Corruption Advocacy of Bloggers

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:56:58 GMT

“Attitudes on corruption are changing. As recently as ten years ago, corruption was only whispered about.
Source: Global Voices Online

Quoted in 'Cambodia: Anti-Corruption Advocacy of Bloggers'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:56:58 GMT

said in Global Voices Online:

Cambodia's rank moved to 158 out of a total of 180, a slight improvement over 2008 when Cambodia ranked 166. Among ASEAN countries, Cambodia ranks lowest along with Laos.

No longer a 'marathonvirgin'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:50:03 GMT

Well after weeks of avoiding all kinds of bugs, sore throats that my work colleagues seem to have had I have finally got the dreaded 'COLD' and doesn't help that its late late weekend and 2am finishes in all the frost and icy - not nice after 10 hrs+...
Source: Real Buzz

ASEAN not to intervene into diplomatic tension between Thailand, Cambodia: Secretary-general Surin

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:29:36 GMT

BANGKOK, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not intervene into the diplomatic tension between Thailand and Cambodia as this is an internal matter, ASEAN secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan said Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua

Concerns for Uighur Chinese in Cambodia

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:29:00 GMT

Chinese authorities have arrested 94 more people suspected of involvement in deadly ethnic riots in Xinjiang province earlier this year.
Source: Radio Australia

EU donates 1.3 mln USD for human rights work in Cambodia

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:07:11 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The European Union said Wednesday it will donate another new EC funding of around 900,000 euros (about 1.3 million U.S. dollars) for human rights projects in Cambodia.
Source: Xinhua

Cambodia's pepper farmers get their champagne moment

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:51:45 GMT

Black pepper is a staple spice across the world and has been for centuries, but those who grow it don't earn much for their efforts.
Source: Radio Australia

SEA Games: Malaysia Bounce Back Against Cambodia To Set Up Thailand Decider

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:23:44 GMT

Malaysia seem determined to put their 3-1 defeat against Vietnam last weekend behind them as they thrashed Cambodia 4-0 in the second match of the day at the SEA Games in Laos. Earlier Thailand thrashed Timor Leste 9-0 to go top on goal difference.
Source: Goal.com

Quoted in 'Potable Curmudgeon, The: Rosa is making the rounds.'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:52:27 GMT

said in Beerinator:

America's megabrewers have done for beer what Pol Pot did for Cambodia.

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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:19:22 GMT

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen greets government officials at Chatomok conference hall in Phnom Penh on October 8, 2009.

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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:18:19 GMT

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen talks to his officials at Chatomok conference hall in capital Phnom Penh on October 8, 2009.

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