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Cambodian court jails man for killing government critic

By Prak Chan Thul
PHNOM PENH, Mar 23 (Reuters) A Cambodian court today jailed a man for life for killing prominent government critic Kem Ley, in a murder case that raised suspicions of a political motive though the convicted killer testifed that it was over a debt.
Kem Ley, 46, was shot in Phnom Penh in broad daylight last year and his death drew tens of thousands of protesters onto the streets against a backdrop of growing political tension with veteran Prime Minister Hun Sen gearing up for elections.
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29 Mar 2024 | 12:38 PM

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Death toll rises to 5 over red yeast rice supplement intake

29 Mar 2024 | 12:37 PM

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17 injured in S Korea's multi-vehicle pileup

29 Mar 2024 | 11:49 AM

Seoul, Mar 29 (UNI) Seventeen people were injured on Friday morning after a multi-vehicle pileup in South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency.

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Trump speaks at wake of fallen NYPD officer, calls for return to 'law and order'

Trump speaks at wake of fallen NYPD officer, calls for return to 'law and order'

29 Mar 2024 | 11:35 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) Former President Donald Trump attended the wake of fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Thursday and called for a return to 'law and order' before claiming that the current justice system 'isn't working'.

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US officials in early talks on funding peacekeeping force in post-war Gaza

29 Mar 2024 | 11:08 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) US government officials are exploring options for funding a multinational or Palestinian-led force to "stabilise" Gaza once the Israeli invasion is over, Politico reported, citing White House and Pentagon officials.

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