Most people in Cambodia are under 30, born long after the horrific rule of the Khmer Rouge. A bus is touring the country to make sure it’s not forgotten.
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Watch Rare Siamese Crocodiles Hatching
The largest population of the endangered Siamese crocodiles this century hatched in Cambodia, a big moment for the conservation of a wild species once on the brink of extinction.
T.D. Allman, Assertive Globe-Trotting Journalist, Dies at 79
Reporting from more than 80 countries, he combined close observation with sharp conclusions that pointed the finger at misdeeds or abuse of power. He was an author as well.
The Disease Detectives Trying to Keep the World Safe From Bird Flu
When a child in a small Cambodian town fell sick recently, his rapid decline set off a global disease surveillance system.
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.
John Pilger, Crusading Journalist and Documentarian, Dies at 84
A prolific filmmaker and writer who took sides, he was best known for a documentary about the Khmer Rouge’s genocide in Cambodia in the 1970s.
Kissinger’s Legacy Still Ripples Through Vietnam and Cambodia
His decision to authorize the bombing of Cambodia, efforts to extricate the U.S. from the Vietnam War and role in the rapprochement with China continue to be felt in Southeast Asia.
The Online Scam Industry Is Thriving. Cambodia Plays a Key Role.
Gangs in Cambodia have compelled thousands of captives to defraud unsuspecting victims. Because of political connections, no one is stopping them.
Cambodia Leader, Hun Sen, Appoints Hun Manet as New Prime Minister
Gen. Hun Manet is expected to guide a generational shift in Cambodian politics, taking over for his father Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-ruling prime ministers.
Greece Will Limit Acropolis Visits as Europe Fights Tourist Crush
Greece is trying to curb overcrowding and prevent damage at its most popular archaeological site. Other European destinations are also cracking down.