Day in Pictures

Tensions over an ancient Khmer temple have eased following the withdrawal of most soldiers from the ruins, the Thai foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday as new border talks opened with Cambodia

Thai Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag right) shakes hand with his Cambodian counterpart Hor Namhong during dinner at the Thai beach resort of Hua Hin on August 18. Tensions over an ancient Khmer temple have eased following the withdrawal of most soldiers from the ruins, the Thai foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday as new border talks opened with Cambodia.(AFP)

Thailand's Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag (L) speaks with his Cambodian counterpart Hor Namhong at a hotel in Thailand's Phetchaburi province, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Bangkok, August 18, 2008.The two ministers held a two-day meeting to resolve disputes over the 900 year-old Hindu temple. The meeting ends on Tuesday.REUTERS/Handout (THAILAND)

Thailand's Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag (R) shakes hands with his Cambodian counterpart Hor Namhong before a meeting at a hotel in Thailand's Phetchaburi province, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Bangkok, August 19, 2008. The two ministers held a two-day meeting to resolve disputes over the 900 year-old Hindu temple. REUTERS/Handout (THAILAND).

Thailand's Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag (R) walks with his Cambodian counterpart Hor Namhong before a meeting at a hotel in Thailand's Phetchaburi province, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Bangkok, August 19, 2008. The two ministers held a two-day meeting to resolve disputes over the 900 year-old Hindu temple.REUTERS/Handout (THAILAND)

Cambodia's Foreign Minister Hor Namhong (L) is seen with his delegation during their bilateral with Thailand at a hotel in Thailand's Phetchaburi province, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Bangkok August 19, 2008. The two ministers held a two-day meeting to resolve disputes over the 900 year-old Hindu temple. REUTERS/Handout (THAILAND)

Thailand's Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag (R) and his delegation take part in a bilateral with his Cambodian counterparts at a hotel in Thailand's Phetchaburi province, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Bangkok, August 19, 2008. The two ministers held a two-day meeting to resolve disputes over the 900 year-old Hindu temple. REUTERS/Handout (THAILAND)

Three Cambodian soldiers, center, take a souvenir photo with Thai soldiers next to a Cambodian Buddhist temple complex near Preah Vihear temple, Preah Vihear province, Cambodia July 20, 2008. Border talks topped the agenda Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, for Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers heading into a meeting to find a lasting solution to a lingering territorial dispute that brought the two neighbors close to an armed clash.(AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

Cambodian Buddhist monks walk down the staircase at Preah Vihear temple in Preah Vihear province. Tensions over an ancient Khmer temple have eased following the withdrawal of most soldiers from the ruins, the Thai foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday as new border talks opened with Cambodia.(AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy)

The Mekong river has hit its highest level in at least 100 years after several months of unusually heavy rain, officials said on Friday

Cambodian Buddhist monks wait for a ferry at a pier on the Mekong River in Phnom Penh August 18, 2008 .The Mekong river has hit its highest level in at least 100 years after several months of unusually heavy rain, officials said on Friday.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

Children play near a boat on the Mekong river in Kandal province, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh August 18, 2008. The Mekong river has hit its highest level in at least 100 years after several months of unusually heavy rain, officials said on Friday.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

Cambodian child plays near a boat on the Mekong river in Kandal province on the outskirts of Phnom Penh August 18, 2008 .The Mekong river has hit its highest level in at least 100 years after several months of unusually heavy rain, officials said on Friday. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

People ride a ferry on the Mekong river in Kandal province, in the outskirts of Phnom Penh August 18, 2008. The Mekong river has hit its highest level in at least 100 years after several months of unusually heavy rain, officials said on Friday.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

People ride a ferry on the Mekong river in Kandal province, in the outskirts of Phnom Penh August 18, 2008. The Mekong river has hit its highest level in at least 100 years after several months of unusually heavy rain, officials said on Friday.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)