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Kaing Guek Eav Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Role in Murderous Khmer Rouge RegimeA U.N.-backed tribunal sentenced Kaing Guek Eav to a 19-year prison sentence for his actions during Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime.
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Leaders of Khmer Rouge to Answer for Atrocities in CambodiaLeaders of the Khmer Rouge have recently been arrested and charged with crimes against humanity. During their reign in Cambodia (1975-1979) as many as 2 million people died.
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Modern Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge: An Unspoken Pardon for Unspeakable CrimesThis article examines the current state of Cambodia, and how this troubled nation is dealing with the horrific acts of the Khmer Rouge regime, which took place in its recent history.
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Khmer Rouge Leaders on TrialThirty years after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, the first trials of the surviving members of the Communist government who perpetrated the Cambodian holocaust have begun.
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Khmer Rouge and Past Actions in CambodiaIt makes my jaw tight. Cambodia's "killing fields" and the existence of the Khmer Rouge are memories that put me in a solemn trance. -
History of Cambodia: From the Khmer Rouge to NowadaysCambodia is a former French protectorate incorporated into French Indochina. Cambodia gained independence on 9 November 1953, at the end of the war in Indochina and became a constitutional monarchy (since 1947) directed by King Norodom Sihanouk.
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People Make the Place - the Heart of the CityIt's not monuments that make a place memorable, but the encounters you have with the people. The Khmer Rouge period notwithstanding, Cambodia has the friendliest people in Southeast Asia. -
Celebrating 60 Years of Miss Universe: 39th Miss Universe 1990 Los Angeles (CA). History!High-profile Hollywood figure Haig S. Ngor becomes one of the judges. The Academy Award-winning Cambodian-born actor was a Khmer Rouge death camp survivor during Pol Pot’s reign of terror in Cambodia (1975-1979), where were slaughtered...
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ENEMIES of the PEOPLEThe Enemies of the People are the words the Khmer Rouge used to describe the two million Cambodians who they butchered in the name of patriotism. This film searches for an explanation for this genocide
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Halloween in CambodiaThanks the legacy of Khmer Rouge, Cambodia has its share of macabre and creepy attractions for Halloween visitors. -
Cambodian Refugees and the Effects of Surviving GenocideDue to the actions of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, almost one-fourth of the country's population died while many more Cambodians became refugees, many of who fled to the United States.
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Singing for a New HomeThis is a fictional story about the Khmer Rouge period in Cambodia.Due to certain circumstances, one family is forced to flee to America. It is a story of heartache and hope.
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First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers, a Memoir by Loung UngThis is a descriptive overview and analysis of the memoir First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers by Loung Ung. It describes her struggles with the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and her will to survive.
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Medicine Man-Healing Cambodia; 1995 U.S. Special Ops Medical Civic Action ProjectPoetic antonyms representative of the duality of existence lived by the Khmer people. -
Mystic Cities of the GodsThe Ecole d'Extreme Orient began a painstaking restoration of Angkor's magnificent temples that managed to survive the Khemer Rouge and attracts visitors to this day.
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The Disappearance of McKinley Nolan at the AFI Silver Docs Film Festival in Silver Springs, MDThe film is a documentary, but also a mystery. The film keeps asking, What happened to MiKinley Nolan? -
Mr. President, How 'Bout We Join the International Criminal Court?Until the US is fully aboard on human rights, we should have a little bit of embarrassment about telling anyone else what's good for them. -
Best Unknown Beach SpotsA guide to the best places in the world to beat the beach crowd and enjoy peace and quiet by the sea. -
Snyder/Phelps Touches Off Enlightened Discourse from Two of My Military RelativesSynder/Phelps is all the rage as the Supereme Court takes a look at this situation.
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"Death in the Andes" by Mario Vagas LlosaReview of "Death in the Andes" by Mario Vargas Llosa, a pessimistic view of Andean culture with horrifying violence that also manages to end relatively upbeat(edly). -
I Miss the Cold WarA preview of my memoir---my life of military and political involvement throughout the world. -
What is Truth?Is there such a thing as absolute truth? In today's world, many believe truth is nothing more than a cultural construct. In other words, truth is determined by the prevailing mood of the culture in which one lives -
Best Day Trips and Tours in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: City Tour, Killing Fields and Mekong RiverPhnom Penh is Cambodia's main tourist destination with its tragic history and bright future. -
Children of the Sun Movie ReviewReview of the Israeli documentary Children of the Sun, about the kibbutzim movement and its struggles to live up to its idealism. Intrusive filmmaking style and dubious editing decisions detract from an otherwise interesting subject.
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What to Expect from an Indochina HolidayIndochina, more commonly referred to as Southeast Asia, is a term used to refer to the geographic area that is south of China and north of Indonesia. This region is namely made up of three countries: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. -
Hugo Chavez' "Media Guerilla" Reminiscent of Hitler YouthVenezuela's president Hugo Chavez continues to generate controversy. This time he enlists minors as propaganda tools.
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My Favorite HeresyOld heresy's apply today. -
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Asia's Friendliest CityLocated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, Phnom Penh is Asia's oasis of friendliness.
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Alan Grayson Apologizes for 'This Holocaust'For the second day in a row, Rep. Alan Grayson, Democrat of Florida, took to the floor of the House and produced the ravings of a politician out of control. Grayson refused to apologize for saying Republicans want the sick to "die quickly." -
Top 10 Epic Movies of All TimeHere's my epic movie "Hall of Fame!" Blockbusters all; award winners all; and films with a message. Above all, they are supremely entertaining, and deserve to be viewed...over and over again!
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See Asia on a Budget - 10 of Asia's Cheapest Vacation DestinationsAsia is a great vacation destination for the budget traveler. Here are ten of my favorite cheap spots to visit. -
Fried TarantulasIn Cambodia they serve up an exotic food you may not have heard of. Deep fried tarantulas, anyone?
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The Killing Fields - Still Emotionally Shattering After 25 YearsAfter more than two decades, The Killing Fields is still as powerful a movie as it ever was. It's about the civil war that took apart Cambodia in the 70s, but at its heart it is a story of love and friendship.
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Travel Like a VIP on a Budget in AsiaTen countries to go to in Asia if you have the budget of a normal person but want to travel like a millionaire.
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Is Tobacco Really the Leading Cause of Premature Deaths in the U.S.?Based on the premise that tobacco is the leading cause of premature, preventable deaths in the U.S., new ads are being placed on cigarette packages. But are tobacco related deaths the most prevalent, or is something else the cause?
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The Guilty Ones in "The White Ribbon"Review of Michael Haneke's "The White Ribbon"
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Barry Bush (A Work in Progress)In the late 1960s an anthropology grad student and single mom goes to Yale and meets and falls in love with the son of a famous congressman. History takes a different course.
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Birds of a FeatherA short story about the Armenian genocide.
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Kep City - One of Cambodia's Best Kept SecretsKep, a coastal town founded in 1908, is a Mecca for seafood lovers, and it's just a four-hour drive from Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital.
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Saddam Hussein Beats Pol Pot in 'Deadliest Warrior' Contest of Despicable'Deadliest Warrior' 'Saddam Hussein vs. Pol Pot' was another instance in which one could have wished both sides could lose the contest. Both combatants were ruthless tyrants with a 5 million person body count between them.
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