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Cambodian general says Thailand postpones border spat talks

PHNOM PENH - Anti-government protests in Bangkok have caused the Thai military to postpone talks to discuss withdrawing troops from a disputed border area near an ancient temple, a Cambodian general said Thursday. ...full story at Channel NewsAsia

from Channel NewsAsia on Thu, Aug 28 2008

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