2004.10.24 China-Cambodia ties: A special bond blooms
The increasingly close relations between China and Cambodia and the traditional strong bonds between former king Sihanouk and succeeding generations of Chinese leaders were apparent when, within hours of the announcement on Oct 14 that a new Cambodian ..
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2004.10.21 Cambodia's New King Comes Home
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 20 -- Norodom Sihamoni returned home to Cambodia on Wednesday, appointed as the country's new king to replace his father, Norodom Sihanouk, who abdicated this month.
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2004.10.20 Cambodia to grant new titles to former king and queen
PHNOM PENH — Former King Norodom Sihanouk and his wife Queen Monineath will become known as the "Great King and Queen of Cambodia" and will enjoy the same privileges and immunity as a reigning monarch, according to a draft law passed by parliament Wednesd
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2004.10.20 Cambodia's New King Returns From China
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Cambodia's newly selected king returned from China on Wednesday to take up the throne after his father, outgoing monarch Norodom Sihanouk, abdicated earlier this month because of poor health.
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2004.10.19 New Cambodian king begins duties
Cambodia's new king met China's President Hu Jintao on Monday with smiles and traditional greetings, in his first royal duty before returning to a nation crippled by poverty and still reeling from political crisis.
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2004.10.18 Statement by the Press Secretary
On behalf of the American people, President Bush warmly congratulates King Norodom Sihamoni on his assuming Cambodia's throne. The United States looks forward to supporting King Sihamoni as he carries out his important work on behalf of the Cambodian peop
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2004.10.18 Koizumi hails Cambodia's new king
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi sent a message to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday, congratulating the country on the selection the previous day of Prince Norodom Sihamoni as its new king, Japanese officials said.
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2004.10.15 New Cambodian king admits nervousness
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Cambodia's newly appointed king, Norodom Sihamoni, said Friday he was "extremely touched" by his selection to lead the nation but also a bit nervous about his lack of experience.
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2004.10.15 Dancing prince now reluctant king
CAMBODIA'S hastily convened Throne Council last night proclaimed King Norodom Sihanouk's youngest son, Norodom Sihamoni, the country's new king, thereby granting Sihanouk's dramatic plea to be allowed to retire.
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