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Cable theft in north France disrupts Eurostar traffic
Cable theft in north France disrupts Eurostar traffic
Economy
by  AFP

The theft of cables along train tracks in northern France on Wednesday disrupted Eurostar trips between London and Paris for a second day in a row, the company and French railway operator said. The Eurostar website showed that six trips between London and Paris -- three in each direction -- were cancelled on Wednesday, while other trains were still expected to run.

Cambodians at quiet Thai border plead for peace
Cambodians at quiet Thai border plead for peace
Economy
by  AFP

At the usually bustling border crossing of Poipet between Thailand and Cambodia, tuk-tuk driver San Noeun now has to work overnight to make ends meet. Thailand has all but closed the land crossings in seven border provinces as a territorial dispute with Cambodia that erupted into deadly military clashes last month festers.