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Thailand and Cambodia truce begins

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) looks on as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (left) and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (right) take part in talks on a possible ceasefire in Putrajaya. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire on  Monday, after five days of combat along their border that has killed at least 36 people.

Nearly 300,000 people have fled as the two sides fired artillery, rockets and guns in a battle over the long-disputed area, which is home to a number of ancient temples.

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