The Phnom Penh Post

Thursday the 08th of January 2009
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Lead Story
Hotel Renakse seized by PPenh authorities
After months of dispute over the future of the historic establishment, city officials move in, despite the manager's protests.
Leading News
PRIME Minister Hun Sen lashed out Tuesday against those who did not recognise today's Victory over Genocide holiday, calling them "animals".
Police target pawnshops
The ongoing crackdown on stolen goods has police interrogating pawnshop owners about the items they have on sale – and where they acquired them
THE Council of Ministers has thrown its support behind the rock opera Where Elephants Weep after Buddhist clergy asked the government to ban the show from being televised nationally due to its allegedly dishonorable presentation of monks.
PM warns prince: no nepotism
Rehabilitated Prince Ranariddh was appointed the King's most senior adviser, but the PM used a public speech to warn him not to dole out favours
Khmer Rouge tribunal dogged by government interference: HRW
Rights group slams government for obstructing war crimes court, as celebrations to commemorate fall of Khmer Rouge begin.
AN official at the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday said that his ministry has received an arrest warrant in connection with Friday's foiled bomb plot that appeared to target the Defence Ministry and a state-run television channel.
Renakse stripped, control handed to PP municipality
Furniture and fittings were ripped out of the hotly contested hotel on Tuesday by local authorities citing a court order giving control to the Municipality
MORE than 200 Cambodian tourists were denied entry into Thailand while on a Christmas Day cruise despite having valid entry visas, a passenger said.
Where tourists go, beggars follow
Sihanoukville's beaches are falling victim to their own success, with increased migration from poorer provinces leading to a rise in the number of beggars on the beaches
Former National Route 10 is being dug up and replaced, but over 5,000 unexploded ordnance have been unearthed in the past 5 months.
Praying for marital bliss
Chhey Phalin offers incense at Preah Ang Chek - Preah Ang Chom temple in Siem Reap town. The temple was named after two magical sisters who are believed to answer the prayers of those who make offerings.
Low-income housing plan lacking as capital grows
As urbanisation proceeds in Phnom Penh, experts worry that the housing needs of the city's poorest residents are being ignored in the development plan
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