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Thousands Gather Outside Palace To Mourn Former King

“I loved His Majesty, but now I’ve lost him,” said Chhun Chenda, who lives in Phnom Penh and said she wanted his body returned to Cambodia.
In Maryland, Sihanouk Remembered, Mostly Fondly

The temple’s chief layman, Koy Moeun, said he hoped the king would rest and peace and “receive all the merit we have done at the temple for him.”
Mourning Continues for Cambodia's 'King Father'

Condolence messages poured in from around the world for former king Norodom Sihanouk who died of a heart attack Monday at the age of 89.

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Thousands Gather Outside Palace To Mourn Former King

“I loved His Majesty, but now I’ve lost him,” said Chhun Chenda, who lives in Phnom Penh and said she wanted his body returned to Cambodia.

In Maryland, Sihanouk Remembered, Mostly Fondly

The temple’s chief layman, Koy Moeun, said he hoped the king would rest and peace and “receive all the merit we have done at the temple for him.”

As Former King Passes, Monarchy Remains

Son Soubert, an adviser to King Sihamoni, told “Hello VOA” that the monarchy remains, giving Cambodians an identity that provides political stability under a kingdom.

A woman mourns the death of former King Norodom Sihanouk at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 16, 2012.

Mourning Continues for Cambodia's 'King Father'

Condolence messages poured in from around the world for former king Norodom Sihanouk who died of a heart attack Monday at the age of 89.

In Maryland, Sihanouk Remembered, Mostly Fondly

The temple’s chief layman, Koy Moeun, said he hoped the king would rest and peace and “receive all the merit we have done at the temple for him.”

Cambodian-Americans Mourn Death of Former King Sihanouk

Mourners in Washington area have been stopping by a Cambodian Buddhist temple to pay respects.

In Long Beach, Dance Studio Celebrates 10 Years of Dance

Performers at the Khmer Arts Academy on Tuesday began rehearsing the classic tale of Mony Mekhola.

Neth Monorom, seen here, encourages Cambodian Americans to vote as the number of Cambodian American voters are still low.

For Volunteers, Voter Registration Means Having a Voice

In Long Beach, Calif., volunteers set up four stations to grab potential voters in hopes of improving the very low voter turnout rate of Cambodian-Americans in Los Angeles County.

Asean Economic Integration Nothing to Fear, Student Says

Asean nations are moving toward full economic integration that would eliminate trade and labor barriers across the region.

A Thai soldier stands guard as refugees from Burma sit at the Thai-Burma border town of Mae Sot, waiting to go to refugee camps in Thailand, November 9, 2010.

HRW Urges Thailand to Reform Refugee Policy

Thailand is refuge for tens of thousands from Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, in addition to 140,000 mostly Karen Burmese.

Border Expert Says Old Vietnam Treaties Should Be Nulified

Meanwhile, Cambodia and Vietnam have yet to reach full agreements on border demarcation.

Clinton, left, speaks with ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan during a meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim Watson, Pool)

Asean Rights Declaration Below Standard, Advocates Say

Supporters of the declaration say it is necessary to help Asean states have a norm for human rights.

Nuon Chea, 85, has high blood pressure and problems with his eyes.

At Tribunal, Nuon Chea Denies Role in Tuol Sleng Mass Killings

Some 16,000 people were tortured and subsequently executed at the prison, known to the Khmer Rouge as S-21,

Prosecutor, Justice Louise Arbour, centre, talks to Mark Harmon, right, Senior Trial Attorney, shortly before the beginning of the hearing at the International Criminal Tribunal for former Jugoslavia in The Hague, file photo.

US Judge Set To Begin Tribunal Work as Investigating Judge

Tribunal monitors say they hope Harmon’s arrival will mean the two cases will move forward, especially Case 004, which could be wrapped up before Case 003.