PHNOM PENH, July 31 (Xinhua) – Cambodia has established a 14-member official delegation for the Beijing Olympics scheduled to open on Aug. 8, according to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) Thursday. The delegation, headed by Tourism Minister and NOCC President Thong Khon, also includes two officials, one secretary, one team leader, two swimmers [...]
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Cambodia establishes 14-member official delegation for Beijing Olympics
July 31st, 2008 
Cambodian News Opposition rejects results of Cambodian election
July 31st, 2008 Cambodian News In Cambodia, several opposition parties have rejected the results of last weekend’s elections, saying the vote was rigged in favour of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party. However, a protest rally held by the opposition failed to gather many supporters… and international monitors say while there were serious problems with the conduct of the election, there [...]
No immediate military withdrawal at disputed Cambodian-Thai border area
July 31st, 2008 Cambodian News PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, July 29 (Xinhua) — There will be no immediate military withdrawal at the disputed Cambodian-Thai border area, although both sides considered evacuation during their foreign ministers’ talks Monday in Siem Reap, said a Cambodian official here Tuesday. “We will mull setting up special commission for further discussion,” said the official on condition [...]
Flawed system sullies Cambodia’s election
July 31st, 2008 Cambodian News Hong Kong, China — Cambodia held a general election on Sunday, and while the National Election Committee was still gathering the election returns, Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party already announced it had won 91 out of 123 seats, 18 seats more than in the last election and way ahead of its nearest [...]
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