MAN STABS CURSING FATHER

Sorn Seiha, 18, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his father, Chap Bunkhim, 48, in O'ambil commune, Serei Sophoan district, Banteay Meanchey province, on 10 August. Sorn Seiha allegedly stabbed his father in the left shoulder for cursing him too much after his son woke him up in the morning to cook rice for the family.

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HEARTBROKEN MAN TAKES POISON

Yorn Vanny, 22, tried to poison himself because he was broken-hearted over being rejected by Soun Channa, his 15-year-old cousin on 8 August. Soun Channy accused Yorn Vanny of indecency for loving her at such a young age. Vanny was hospitalized and survived.

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WOMAN GIVES BIRTH ON A MOTO TAXI

Oeng Ny, 25, gave birth to a baby girl on a moto taxi outside a hospital in Veal Vong commune, Prampi Makara district on August 11. Oeng Ny lived with her husband, 28, and their two children. Oeng Ny's husband said that he put Oeng Ny on a moto taxi to take her to the hospital after she told him that she had a stomach ache.

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TEACHER BEATEN BY STUDENTS

Chev Chantrea, 41, teacher at Dy Pok Kdei Lvea High School, in Trapaing Ampil village, Trapaing Kong commune, Somrong Tong district, Kampong Speu province, was beaten by a group of his students after he complained to their parents about their misbehaviour. Chev Chantrea was hit on the face by three 20-year-old students, who also threatened to kill his whole family if he didn't stop telling on them.

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MAN KILLS WIFE WITH A STICK

Nhem Chhoeun, 58, killed his wife with a wooden stick in Sre Andong village, Tumpor Meas commune, Samrong Tong district, Kampong Speu province. Doeu Deap, 48, died instantly after Nhem Chhoeun repeatedly hit her in the stomach with a wooden stick because she refused to cook him a meal. The man has been arrested.

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UNIDENTIFIED BODY FOUND IN RIVER

The body of an unidentified man has been found in the river in Takhmao town, Kandal province on 10 August. The man was 28, 1.60m in height and was wearing blue trousers at the time of death. His head and waist sustained heavy damage as if someone had been hitting him.

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TRANSLATED BY CHHAY CHANNYDA