Cambodian opposition party backs new king
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Phnom Penh (VNA) - Sam Rainsy, Chairman of Cambodia&#39;s opposition party of the same name, on Tuesday issued a statement supporting Prince Norodom Sihamoni to be the new king of the country.
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In a ceremony full of pageantry and hope, King Norodom Sihamoni has ascended the Cambodian throne, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past.
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PHNOM PENH: Cambodia&#39;s retired King Norodom Sihanouk has confirmed that he will not retake the throne despite the pleas of his nation to change his mind.
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King Norodom Sihanouk said on  Tuesday his decision to abdicate gave Cambodia a chance to  choose a successor in his lifetime and thus avoid another  bloodbath.
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King Norodom Sihanouk said on Tuesday his decision to abdicate gave Cambodia a chance to choose a successor in his lifetime and thus avoid another bloodbath.
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Newly selected king Norodom Sihamoni has ascended the throne of Cambodia at a solemn coronation ceremony held in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace here Friday evening.
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Cambodiaâs King Norodom Sihanouk declared today that his son, Prince Norodom Sihamoni, is ready to accept the crown to resolve a political crisis triggered last week when the 81-year-old monarch announced he would abdicate.
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Cambodia&#39;s King Norodom Sihanouk&#39;s abdication statement last week stunned the nation and left politicians scrambling to figure out how to choose a new king.
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Cambodia began three days of celebrations Thursday as its new king, former ballet dancer Norodom Sihamoni, prepared to take over the throne from his father, who was adored by his people for more than 60 years.
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PHNOM PENH: In a ceremony full of pageantry and hope, KING NORODOM SIHAMONI ascended the Cambodian throne yesterday, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia The reluctant heir to the Cambodian throne is better known for his skills as a ballet teacher. Despite his admitted lack of experience in politics, Prince Norodom Sihamoni (nor-oh-DAHM
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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Thursday congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni for his election as Cambodia&#39;s new king and head of state.
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Cambodia is celebrating the arrival of its first new monarch in 60 years, as King Norodom Sihamoni returns home to assume the throne abdicated by his ailing father.
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In a ceremony full of pageantry and hope, King Norodom Sihamoni ascended the Cambodian throne on Friday, ushering in a new royal era for a country still trying to draw a line under its bloody, genocidal past.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Cambodia is preparing to crown its first new king in decades later Friday, amid an array of official celebrations.
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PHNOM PENH: Cambodia&#39;s Senate yesterday approved the formation of a throne council to pick a successor to King Norodom Sihanouk, who stunned the nation last week by announcing his intention to abdicate.
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Cambodia&#39;s legislature has voted to allow a nine-member council to choose a successor to 81-year-old King Norodom Sihanouk, who abdicated last week.