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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodian lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a vote to remake the country’s electoral body ahead of the next national vote in 2018. Opposition leader Sam Rainsy praised the move and said he hoped it would prepare the way for a fair ballot the next time Cambodians go …

I was driving home and heard a radio discussion, featuring foreigners commenting on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s run for California governor (search). I think they included a couple of French guys, some woman from England and a teenager from Germany. Almost universally, they were amused. The British woman actually said something like, …

NICOSIA, Cyprus – The Cyprus Geological Survey Department says a strong earthquake has shaken the east Mediterranean island. There were no immediate reports of any serious damage or injuries. The 5.6 magnitude tremor shortly before noon Wednesday was centered on Cyprus’ southwestern coastline and was felt across the country including …