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Fisherman catches 127-kg giant barb in Mekong Delta
A Vietnamese fisherman caught a 127-kg giant barb (Catlocarpio siamensis) in the Mekong Delta over the weekend, Dan Tri reported. The online news service said Nguyen Van Minh caught the critically endangered fish, known as trey kolreang in Khmer, in Vinh Long province on Saturday. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/fisherman-catches-127-kg-giant-barb-in-mekong-delta-7815
Sam Rainsy says minority leader carries no power
The opposition leader Sam Rainsy confirmed that the Minority Leader would carry no executive power. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/sam-rainsy-says-minority-leader-carries-no-power-7808
Tycoon's four bodyguards charged with intentional murder
Four bodyguards of the fugitive Thong Sarath were charged with intentional murder and conspiracy in the death of tycoon Ung Meng Cheu who was shot dead last month when he had stepped out of his vehicle. Seang Veasna, Ly Sao, Meas Sambath and Koy Chanthol were ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/tycoons-four-bodyguards-charged-with-intentional-murder-7790
Kem Sokha appoints two more advisors
Kem Sokha, vice president of the National Assembly, asked to appoint Say Bori and Lao Mong Hay, both obtained doctorate, to be his personal advisors, according to his letter sent to the President of the National Assembly. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/kem-sokha-appoints-two-more-advisors-7795
Hun Sen warn to remove Kem Sokha from his post as deputy president of National Assembly
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday threatened to remove opposition leader from his post in the National Assembly. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/hun-sen-warn-to-remove-kem-sokha-from-his-post-as-deputy-president-of-national-assembly-7786
Tycoon Thong Sarath mastermind in Ung Meng Cheu's killing: Police
Phnom Penh police arrested Wednesday night the wife, and the parents of tycoon Thong Sarath as well as some people who work in his house for being behind the killing of Ung Meng Cheu who was shot dead in the center of Phnom Penh. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/tycoon-thong-sarath-mastermind-in-ung-meng-cheus-killing:-police-7782
Vietnamese in Mekong Delta object to Lao dam on Cambodia border: report
Vietnamese living in the Mekong Delta have raised objections to a proposed Lao dam on the mainstream of the river next to Cambodia, Thanh Nien News reported. The report Monday said the objections followed a two-week survey in five delta provinces by the Hanoi-based Green Innovation ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/vietnamese-in-mekong-delta-object-to-lao-dam-on-cambodia-border:-report-7765
Cambodia exports over 330,000 tons rice in 11 months
Cambodia exported 335,925 tons of rice in the first 11 months of 2014, up from 332,009 tons shipped in the same period last year, according to a report of Secretariat of One Window Service for Rice Export Formality on Tuesday. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodia-exports-over-330000-tons-rice-in-11-months-7773
CCHR delivers petition to Justice Minister calling for an end to impunity
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights said that it would deliver Tuesday a giant photo petition to the Ministry of Justice as part of its annual Campaign to End Impunity. A statement on Monday said that CCHR has collected 263 photos of people holding signs that ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cchr-delivers-petition-to-justice-minister-calling-for-an-end-to-impunity-7769
CPP, CNRP to discuss selection of minority leader in the parliament
Working groups of ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) will meet Tuesday to discuss amendment of article 45 of the internal regulations of the National Assembly to prepare for selection of minority leader whose rank will be equal to ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cpp-cnrp-to-discuss-selection-of-minority-leader-in-the-parliament-7761
ACU warns four officials over tax collection
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) warned against four tax officials over their tax collection performance. In the letter, the Unit ordered them to stop their inactive performance, and irregularities in registering and collecting taxes, and correcting themselves in the future. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/acu-warns-four-officials-over-tax-collection-7756
Coca-Cola plans factory expansion in Cambodia
American solf drink maker Coca-Cola plans to invest additional US$ 100 million for factory expansion in Cambodia from 2014 to 2018, according to Martin Jansen, the Regional Director, Bottling Investment Groups for China and Southeast Asia. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/coca-cola-plans-factory-expansion-in-cambodia-7745
Police arrest five, seize nearly 3kg of drugs, $100K
Police arrested five people in drug raid in Tuol Kork district, and seized nearly 3 kg of drug and about US$100,000. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/police-arrest-five-seize-nearly-3kg-of-drugs-100k-7740
Public consultation set for Lao dam on Cambodian border
The Mekong River Commission has announced plans for a regional public consultation next month on the Don Sahong Hydropower Project on the the border with Cambodia. “The regional public consultation will provide an additional forum for civil society, non-governmental organisations, research institutes, governmental organisations and regional ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/public-consultation-set-for-lao-dam-on-cambodian-border-7738
Road accidents kill over 2,000 killed in 11 months
At least 2,148 people were killed in almost 11 months to November in road accidents across the country, according to a report of General Commissariat of National Police on Wednesday. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/road-accidents-kill-over-2000-killed-in-11-months-7734
Anti-Corruption Unit and parliament seeks closer cooperation
Om Yintieng, President of Anti-Corruption Unit and opposition lawmaker Ho Vann, President of the National Assembly’s commission on investigation and anti-corruption, will meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss cooperation. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/anti-corruption-unit-and-parliament-seeks-closer-cooperation-7732
Phnom Penh Authority explains about Psar Chas market fire
Phnom Penh City Hall on Monday denied that someone set fire on Psar Chas market (Old Market), saying that the fire was caused by electric fault in a store inside the market. The denial came after public as well as social media users said that arson ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/phnom-penh-authority-explains-about-psar-chas-market-fire-7719
Rady Mom not allowed to visit detained activists at Prey Sar
Rady Mom, Cambodian-American state representative in Massachusetts, U.S.A, was not allowed yesterday to meet with 17 activists who are currently being detained at Prey Sar prison. Rady Mom and his colleagues as well as Members of Parliament and Senators of opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party went ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/rady-mom-not-allowed-to-visit-detained-activists-at-prey-sar-7713
Civil society groups condemn recent arrest of two in a land dispute, call for their release
A group of civil society organization has condemned recent arrest of two citizens who were involved in a land dispute with the Khun Sear Import Export company, and called on the government to release them and ensure the safety of their family. In a joint statement ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/civil-society-groups-condemn-recent-arrest-of-two-in-a-land-dispute-call-for-their-release-7699
CNRP commemorates death of 2010 stamped victims
The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party held religious ceremony Friday afternoon near former Diamond Bridge to pay tribute to spirits of people who died during the 2010 stampede. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cnrp-commemorates-death-of-2010-stamped-victims-7703
Commerce Minister announces reduction in petrol prices
Gasoline prices have been decreased by 300 Riel per liter, according to an announcement issued Thursday by Ministry of Commerce. The oil prices of four companies are decreased from current 5,050 Riel to 4,750 Riel per liter for gasoline, while from 4,750 Riel to 4,500 ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/commerce-minister-announces-reduction-in-petrol-prices-7695
Ministry forecasts rainfall on 24-30 Nov.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has forecasted that Cambodia would see nationwide rainfall from next week, according to its statement on Wednesday. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/ministry-forecasts-rainfall-on-24-30-nov%E2%80%AC-7691
Cambodia exports over 300,000 tons of rice in during January-October
Cambodia exported 304,788 tons of rice in first ten months of 2014, up from 294,154 tons exported in the same period last year, according to a report of Ministry Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodia-exports-over-300000-tons-of-rice-in-during-january-october-7685
20 Cambodian workers rescued in Indonesia to return home this afternoon
20 Cambodian workers, who were rescued recently in Indonesia, will return home Wednesday afternoon, said a senior official. Kuong said the repatriation of the Cambodian workers is arranged by the Cambodian Embassy in Indonesia in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM). Following a request ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/20-cambodian-workers-rescued-in-indonesia-to-return-home-this-afternoon:-spokesman-7684