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Cambodia
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Cambodia is a place that has run the gamut of glorious heights from the mighty 10th century Angkor Kingdom to the depths of Pol Pots' tyrannical regime. And while the country is considered in its nascent stage, already Cambodia is picking up pieces from its colorful yet violent past. Cambodians have learned through history that its greatest asset comes from within. With its faded-glory feel and the charm of its rustic buildings and ancient temples, Cambodia is on its way to stamp its own destination mark in Southeast Asia.. A...

Cambodia in the headlines

Cambodia cancels landmine pageant Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:10:34 GMT
Cambodia's government cancels a "Miss Landmine" beauty pageant, calling it an insult to disabled people.  read more...

Power plan offers light relief to Cambodia Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:05:22 GMT
A power project with neighbouring Vietnam promises to reduce the electricity blackouts that trouble Cambodian businesses and households. Guy Delauney reports from Phnom Penh.  read more...

Khmer rock revival seeks new audience Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:06:54 GMT
Decades after Cambodia's dictator Pol Pot silenced the sound of Westernised 60s music in the country, the little-known genre "Khmer rock" is finding new fans.  read more...

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