Dec 31 Australian journalist John Pilger, known for his films about Cambodia, dies at 84 By Associated Press John Pilger, an Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 84. Continue reading
Nov 30 Examining the legacy of the enduring, polarizing Henry Kissinger By Michael D. Mosettig Henry Kissinger, who died Wednesday at age 100, was an American original. And like many who merit that description, he was not born in the United States. Continue reading
Nov 30 Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, while some online critics remember him as 'war criminal' By Foster Klug, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Global leaders are paying tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, but there is also sharp criticism of the man who remained an influential figure decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in… Continue reading
Jul 26 Cambodia's Hun Sen, Asia's longest serving leader, says he'll step down and son will take over By Sopheng Cheang, David Rising, Associated Press Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says he will step down in August and hand the position to his oldest son, though Asia’s longest-serving leader is expected to continue to wield significant power. Continue reading
Jul 24 U.S. concerned that Cambodia's elections were not free or fair, takes punitive measures By Sopheng Cheang, David Rising, Associated Press Autocratic leader Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party won 120 of 125 available seats in Sunday’s elections. That's according to preliminary results. Continue reading
Jul 23 Cambodian PM Hun Sen's ruling party wins election by landslide, with opposition suppressed By Sopheng Cheang, David Rising, Associated Press Counting of ballots began Sunday in Cambodia's general election in which longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen's party is all but assured a landslide victory thanks to the effective suppression and intimidation of any real opposition. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 3:05 Cambodian refugee's restaurant provides space to heal and celebrate culture May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and our Student Reporting Labs explored how food is tied to culture and identity. Student reporter Sandeep Brijesh Pillai of the Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering in Hillsboro, Oregon, found… Continue watching
Mar 17 Cambodia celebrates return of 'priceless' stolen centuries-old artifacts By Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press The celebration Friday was led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who offered thanks for their return and appealed for further efforts to retrieve such stolen treasures. Continue reading
Dec 29 Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19 By Heng Sinith, Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press A massive fire at a Cambodian hotel casino has injured over 60 people and killed at least 19. Officials warned the death toll would rise after the search for bodies resumes Friday. Continue reading
Sep 05 'World's loneliest elephant' okayed to quit zoo for new life By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Dubbed the ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ by his supporters, Kaavan has languished at a zoo in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for more than 35 years. Kaavan will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and be transferred to better conditions,… Continue reading