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    Carnaval Rehearsal Goes On in Spite of Zikai
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    05 February 2016
    Amidst an epidemic scare, Brazil is gearing up for its annual pre-Lenten celebrations. The growing threat of Zika has prompted officials to spray the city's Sambadrome Carnival stadium against disease-bearing mosquitoes. VOA Khmer's Chhim Sumedh narrates.

    Carnaval Rehearsal Goes On in Spite of Zika

    Amidst an epidemic scare, Brazil is gearing up for its annual pre-Lenten celebrations. The growing threat of Zika has prompted officials to spray the city's Sambadrome Carnival stadium against disease-bearing mosquitoes. VOA Khmer's Chhim Sumedh narrates.


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    Opposition Leader Wants US Mediation in Cambodian Political Strife

    Sam Rainsy’s trip follows the visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry to Cambodia, where Kerry emphasized the importance of human rights and democracy to ties with the United States.
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    Hun Sen Rebukes Critics of Cambodian Foreign Policy

    Hun Sen in a public speech Friday says that Cambodia’s foreign policy is aimed at independence and neutrality.
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    Video Calls for Justice in Shooting of Phnom Penh Scrap Metal Collector

    Vann Sophea, who makes a living collecting scrap metal on the city’s streets, was shot in the back on the night of Dec. 15, 2015, close to the sewage canal in Boeung Trabek district.
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    Cambodia Struggling to Stem the Spread of Drug Resistant Malaria

    The WHO has adopted a policy to eliminate malaria entirely from the countries in the Greater Mekong sub-region by 2030 and has pledged $3 billion for Cambodia.
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    China, Cambodia Aim to Further Boost Trade to $5 Billion

    China also aims to boost the livelihood of Cambodians living in remote areas and provide scholarships for Cambodian university students.
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    Global Union Calls for Accountability in Supply Chains

    The International Trade Union Confederation said that 166 million workers make up a “hidden workforce” earning trillions of dollars for big companies.
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    In Long Beach, Health Is Foremost on the Minds of Many Voters

    Members of the community in Long Beach have struggled with mental health issues, many related to the trauma of Cambodia’s past.
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    Video ‘Good Prospects’ for Better US-Cambodia Relations, Hun Many Says

    Hun Many says the US and Cambodia have so far forged a good relationship but there is room for improvement.
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    Video Cambodia Open To Talks on ‘Every Issue’ With US, Ambassador Says

    As Cambodia prepares for an official visit from US Secretary of State John Kerry next week, the country’s US ambassador says it would consider joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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    In the Bronx, a Struggle for Cambodian Wave of Refugees

    Cambodian refugees had little support in the New York borough, where they faced “a life of poverty, bad housing, and watching their families struggle through welfare.
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    In Long Beach, California, an Effort to Get Out the Vote

    Long Beach is home to more than 60,000 Cambodian Americans, the largest community across the United States.
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    Southeast Asia >>>

    Millions of Chinese Migrant Workers Head Home for New Year

    Next week begins year of the monkey in China, with millions traveling to spend time with their families and celebrate event with grand fireworks celebrations.
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    Video In Philippines, Mixed Feelings About Greater US Military Presence

    Increased rotations of US troops to Philippines come at time when Manila is trying to build up its military in face of maritime assertiveness from China.
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    China, Cambodia Aim to Further Boost Trade to $5 Billion

    China also aims to boost the livelihood of Cambodians living in remote areas and provide scholarships for Cambodian university students.
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    Australia High Court: Offshore Migrant Camps Are Legal

    High Court rejects challenge to country’s offshore detention policy brought by Bangladeshi detainee; action seen as a setback for opponents of controversial program.
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    Thai Civil Society Concerned About New Draft Constitution

    Activists say latest version of charter has several steps to go before military government can call for fresh elections.
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    Myanmar Elections a Model for Cambodia, Experts Say

    The Myanmar elections, which came after decades of military rule in the country, deployed peacekeepers and observers to ensure free and fair elections.
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    Khmer Rouge Tribunal Gets Brief Mention During Kerry’s Visit

    Before departing for China after a brief trip to Cambodia, US Secretary of State John Kerry highlighted the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal, a court he helped negotiate.
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    At Landmine Museum, Grim Reminders of War

    The Cambodian Landmine Museum sits just outside of the tourism hub of Siem Reap, the gateway city to the famed temples of Angkor Wat.
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    Photogallery Survivor and Refugee Finds Healing in Writing Her Memoir

    “All I Heard Was My Sorrow” describes Ly Sambo's life under the Khmer Rouge and her flight to the US in the early 1980s.
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    Scholars Say Empathy, Forgiveness Key to Reconciling Khmer Rouge Crimes

    The discussion highlighted the contrast between the academics views on helpful forms of reconciliation and healing, and the efforts of the U.N.-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal toward the same goal.
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    Khmer Rouge Tribunal Observers Fear Court Lacks an Exit Plan

    Observers of the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal say the court should have a clear plan for ending proceedings and to address longstanding concerns.
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    English with Mani & Mori

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    Save Face (Movie: Just Go With It)i
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    03 November 2014
    You can say, "I can't believe he's not accepting responsibility for his mistakes. To 'save face' he continues to make excuses for himself." What does it mean? Watch here. For more videos - go to www.youtube.com/KhmerSpecialEnglish or www.khmer.voanews.com/maniandmori. To contact Mani & Mori - write to them at maniandmori@gmail.com.
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    Video Save Face (Movie: Just Go With It)

    You can say, "I can't believe he's not accepting responsibility for his mistakes. To 'save face' he continues to make excuses for himself." What does it mean? Watch here. For more videos - go to youtube.com/KhmerSpecialEnglish. To contact Mani & Mori - write to them at maniandmori@gmail.com.
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    Video You've Got To Be Kidding (Movie: Bedtime Stories)

    You can say, "What? You lost your passport? So, you're stranded in a foreign country, where you don't speak the language and you don't know anyone? You've got to be kidding me, right?" What does it mean? Watch here. For more videos - go to youtube.com/KhmerSpecialEnglish.
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    Video All Thumbs (Movie: Minority Report)

    You can say, "I was 'all thumbs' this morning when trying to tie this tie - I kept making mistakes and just couldn't figure a way to pull it together." What does it mean? Watch here.
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    Video Carry Out (Movie: Jane Eyre)

    You can say, "He has many strong qualities as a leader and under his leadership I think he will successfully 'carry out' the new mission and vision for this company." What does it mean? Watch here. For more videos - go to youtube.com/KhmerSpecialEnglish.
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    Video A Wake Up Call (Movie: Limitless)

    You can say, "The visit to the doctor was definitely 'a wake up call' for him. The heavy drinking, smoking, and partying every night needs to stop." What does it mean? For more videos - go to www.youtube.com/KhmerSpecialEnglish. To contact Mani & Mori - write to them at maniandmori@gmail.com.
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