Cambodia teeters as arrests push toward one party rule
The arrest of Cambodia's top human rights activists Kem Sekha and Yeng Virak on defamation charges raises concerns of a slide toward dictatorship under Hun Sen. US Ambassador Mussomel and UN critics warn that the opposition is being crushed, risking a weakened democracy and greater political influence by the ruling Cambodian People's Party.
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Ker Muntnitshe
Associated Press
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Kem Sekha
Yeng Virak
Hun Sen
Joseph Mussomel
Kem Sokha
Vietnam
Norodom Sinanouk
Ann Sen
Khmer Rouge
Sam Rainsy
National Assembly
Norodom Ranariddh
Lae
Mussomell
Hang Puthea
Nicfee
Son Chaudyna
Sam Kamsy
Algo Righs
Cheam Channy
Cheatin Channy
Kek Galabou
Kadha
Poland recalls 10 ambassadors with Red pasts
Poland's new conservative government orders recall of ten ambassadors tied to communist-era security services. Foreign Ministry spokesman Dobrowalski says targeted envoys from Algeria, Argentina, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Israel, Lithuania, and Slovenia lose credibility as Polish representatives. The action, first large-scale purge since democracy, awaits presidential approval and takes effect later this year.
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Warsaw
Poland
Gait
Stefan Meller
Algeria
Argentina
Britain
Czech Republic
Denmark
Germany
Greece
Israel
Lithuania
Slovenia
Andrzej Bert
Communist Party
Dobyowalsky
Marek Siwiec
Aleksander Kwasniewski
Jack Kaceyskl
Deadly landslide in Indonesia leaves hundreds missing
A landslide triggered by days of heavy rain buried the village of Cijeruk in central Java. Officials say 14 bodies have been recovered and more than 100 residents are missing, with the death toll expected to rise above 190 as rescue efforts continue along with damage assessments in Jember and surrounding districts.
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Indonesia
Cneruk
Java Island
Cijerak
Jakarta
Jember
Java
Boi Susiln
Jombery
Cijeruk
Goa
Saryono
Tsu
Cijoruk
Affiewil Hadi
Suaito Bambang Yudhayonn
Jawa
Iran shuts two publications amid press crackdown
Iran closed Asia daily and a monthly magazine amid a widening crackdown on dissent. The Culture Ministry cited no reasons, as the hard line judiciary has shut more than 140 pro democracy outlets since 2000 under vague charges of insulting religious sensibilities or top clerics. Navy Jamshidi, the paper's spokesman, said a culture ministry call gave no permission to print. Officials confirmed the closure but withheld details.
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Tehran
Iran
Moud Ahmatinejad
Meiin
Mohammad Khrataai
Culture Ministry
Asia
Nenye-e-Banovan
Asis
Navid Jamshidi
Alaeddin Zohourian
Glyva
Cairo
Egypt
Pakistan
Al-Ayabiya
al Arabiya
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Associated Press
Howell
Mostafa
Pourmohammad
Security Council
Jundallah
Baluchistan
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Suryeno
AM Prtg
Banjarnegara
Central Java
East Java
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