Thai-Cambodian conflict claims 14

The worst fighting in years between Thailand and Cambodia has spread, with the neighbouring countries exchanging artillery fire at a disputed temple east of where 14 soldiers were killed and nearly 50,000 people have fled in recent days.

The worst fighting in years between Thailand and Cambodia has spread, with the neighbouring countries exchanging artillery fire at a disputed temple east of where 14 soldiers were killed and nearly 50,000 people have fled in recent days.

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The fighting along the border near the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple on Tuesday followed unsuccessful international attempts to secure a lasting ceasefire after four days of largely long-distance artillery battles at two other temples about 100 miles to the west. The latest round of fighting began on Friday around the 1,000-year-old Ta Moan and Ta Krabey temples, which are on territory claimed by both nations.

Calls for truce
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday called for a truce with Thailand as border clashes have left 14 people dead on both sides.