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Cambodian ex-MP’s killer jailed for life in Thailand

BANGKOK – A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, with...

Thai PM faces growing calls to resign

BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced mounting calls Thursday to resign after a leaked phone call she had with former Cambodian leader...

France tries Cambodian ex-PM’s guards

PARIS—Two ex-bodyguards for former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen go on trial in absentia in France on Wednesday, charged over a 1997 grenade attack...

Hun Sen backs Trump freezing media outlets

PHNOM PENH—Cambodia’s Hun Sen has backed US President Donald Trump’s move to axe Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters, which have long been...

Cambodian legislators pass law against Khmer Rouge genocide denial

Phnom Penh, Cambodia—Cambodian legislators on Tuesday approved a draft law making it illegal to deny atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s,...

Thai police hunt suspect over shooting of Cambodian opposition politician

BANGKOK—Thai police on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for a gunman suspected of shooting dead a Cambodian opposition politician in a brazen attack in...

The son almost rises: Cambodia’s Hun Sen the power behind throne

“Hun Manet faces a number of challenges, including economic recovery, internal party dynamics and balancing relations with China and Western countries.” Phnom Penh — Cambodian...

Cambodia ex-leader Hun Sen becomes senate president

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was promoted to senate president on Wednesday, taking over a key ceremonial role less than...

Cambodian ex-leader Hun Sen back on Facebook after long-running row

Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen returned to Facebook on Sunday, claiming the social media giant had "rendered justice" to him by refusing to suspend his...

Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader

Cambodia's parliament on Tuesday elected long-time ruler Hun Sen's eldest son as the new prime minister, sealing a dynastic handover of power after last...

Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen’s son new PM, ending nearly 4 decades rule

PHNOM Penh, Cambodia—Cambodia’s king appointed Hun Sen’s son the country’s new leader Monday, beginning a handover of power that ends nearly four decades of...

Cambodian king to appoint Hun Sen’s son as new PM

Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Cambodia's king on Monday will appoint Hun Manet the country's new leader after his father Hun Sen calls time on nearly...

Cambodia’s Hun Sen hits out at international election critics

Kandal, Cambodia—Cambodia’s outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen lashed out Thursday at international criticism of elections his party won against no meaningful opposition, and defended...

Cambodia votes as Hun Sen near-guaranteed election win

Cambodians voted Sunday in an election that long-time leader Hun Sen is all but guaranteed to win as he looks to secure his legacy...
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