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Thailand-Cambodia conflict enters fifth day as countries trade blame over reigniting fight

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Clashes on the border between Thailand and Cambodia enter their fifth day, with both trading accusations over who reignited the fighting. Bangkok and Phnom Penh have been exchanging rockets and artillery along their disputed frontier. Thailand reported the killing of nine soldiers, while Cambodia reported at least 11 deaths. Thailand's foreign minister earlier spoke with his US counterpart Marco Rubio, ahead of talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump. Jagruti Dave covers this story for CNA from Washington DC.

Clashes on the border between Thailand and Cambodia enter their fifth day, with both trading accusations over who reignited the fighting. Bangkok and Phnom Penh have been exchanging rockets and artillery along their disputed frontier. Thailand reported the killing of nine soldiers, while Cambodia reported at least 11 deaths. Thailand's foreign minister earlier spoke with his US counterpart Marco Rubio, ahead of talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump. Jagruti Dave covers this story for CNA from Washington DC.

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