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Cambodia says temple talks off due to crisis

Phnom Penh (dpa) - Informal talks between Bangkok and Phnom Penh over disputed border areas were halted abruptly and scheduled formal talks postponed indefinitely amid political tension in Thailand, a Cambodian official said Thursday. ...full story at Bangkok Post

from Bangkok Post on Thu, Aug 28 2008

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