Catalans march against Madrid trials
Thousands of pro-independence protesters took to the streets of Barcelona to call for self-determination for the region.
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Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn’t Have)
Isn’t it a fascinating dream of every 16-year-old teenager to have the chance to move in with a friend and live parent-free? Well, April has to tell little lies to her dad so that this can happen.
Kingdom’s economy is improving: PM
PM reiterates that he will not use the country’s independence to exchange with trade, noting the economy is improving.
Hun Sen concludes China state visit
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday concluded his state visit to China and the government issued a joint communique reaffirming Cambodia’s opposition to Taiwan’s independence.
Cambodia and Vietnam to continue border cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam are determined to prevent cross-border crimes.
Khmer Krom mark failed war
An event to commemorate Kampuchea Krom separatists who died during the failed 1976 war for independence from Vietnam.
PNG, Bougainville agree on referendum question
Papua New Guinea agree with Bougainville about next year’s independence referendum.
Prayers to be held for late King Sihanouk
Prayers commemorating late King Norodom Sihanouk are expected to be held today.
Cameroon declares 48-hour curfew in troubled Anglophone regions
Cameroon’s officials declare a 48-hour curfew ahead of “independence” celebrations.
Myanmar commemorates 71st Martyrs’ Day
Myanmar holds a state ceremony to mark the country’s 71st Martyrs’ Day.
Cambodia-China ties advance further
China is an old and true friend of Cambodia. Bilateral cooperation has produced remarkable results especially after the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in 2010.
Bringing ‘Cool Cambodia’ back
Cambodia isn’t called the Kingdom of Wonder solely because of the majestic beauty of its ancient temples and landscapes.
Taiwan, China spar over premier’s remarks
Taiwan says that China is stirring up its media to threaten the self-ruled island.
EU sanctions unlikely, experts say
Government officials and business leaders say economic sanctions from the European bloc are an unlikely scenario.
Defence Minister speaks to new army grads
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces officials have a duty to protect the nation.
Divided Spain united by El Clasico
‘El Clasico’ between Barcelona and Real Madrid is a match laced with political and social as much as sporting tension.
PM says election will go to schedule
Prime Minister Hun Sen has stated that the election of parliamentarians in 2018 will continue to function normally without limitations and has advised government officials to stop talking with opposition party members overseas. During a…
Rajoy urges return to ‘free and democratic’ Catalonia
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wanted to return to a “democratic and free” Catalonia.
The long march to freedom
Given the demographic boom and the relative stability that has allowed economic growth to continue, one may argue this is
a ripe time to begin to think about what being ‘independent’ actually means.
Court annuls Catalan independence
Spain’s Constitutional Court officially annuls the Catalan parliament’s declaration of independence, a widely expected ruling.
Spain likely to seek arrest of Puigdemont
Spanish courts are likely to issue a European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont.
Ousted Catalan leader accepts new election
Carles Puigdemont accepts the snap election called by Spain’s central government.
Prosecutors seek rebellion charges against Catalan leaders
Spain’s chief prosecutor seeks rebellion charges against the now-deposed leaders of Catalonia.
Mass march for Spanish unity after Catalan move
Hundreds of thousands rally in Barcelona to denounce a vote to sever the region.
Protests as Catalan leader under pressure
Thousands of activists protest in Barcelona as Carles Puigdemont prepares an address.
Election won’t solve crisis: Madrid
Catalonia cannot solve its political crisis with Madrid just by calling regional elections, dampening hopes of a quick fix for the dispute.
Catalonia warns of civil disobedience ahead
Catalonia is confident officials including police will defy attempts to enforce direct rule.
Catalonia weighs options as Spain ups the stakes
Catalonia plans its response after Spain takes steps to stop the region from breaking away.
Spain to impose Catalonia direct rule
Spain says it will suspend Catalonia’s autonomy and impose direct rule after threats of a formal declaration of independence.
Spain asks Puigedmont to ‘act sensibly’
Mariano Rajoy urges Catalonia’s leader to renounce an independence bid.
