An ancient temple causes new tensions - 26 June 2008

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For decades Thailand and Cambodia have disputed the ownership of the famous Preah Vihear temple, an ancient ruin straddling the border.

But a recent bid by Phnom Penh to get the temple listed as a Unesco World Heritage site has sparked fierce protests in neighbouring Bangkok.

Al Jazeera's Selina Downes reports.

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