Cambodian opposition almost ready to end boycott

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s opposition leader said Thursday his party was close to reaching an agreement with the government that would end the party’s boycott of Parliament, but that there were still unresolved issues keeping a deal from being signed right away.

Cambodia National Rescue Party leader Sam Rainsy said talks with leaders of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party had been held for the past two days but they were not able to finalize a deal, due mostly to a disagreement on when an early election should be held.