71.   But the Cambodian government wanted action that would persuade the Khmer Rouge to negotiate.

72.   But the ministry stressed that the Cambodian government has the right to select the format of the tribunal.

73.   But Thai military officers at the frontier cautioned that the jungle-savvy guerrillas could still slip away from Cambodian government forces and regroup elsewhere.

74.   But the Cambodian government and the world body have yet to reach a written agreement on creating the framework for the joint court.

75.   But it sought a precondition -- that the Cambodian government call off military assaults.

76.   But longtime watchers of the Khmer Rouge said the Cambodian government should exercise caution.

77.   Cambodian government firm on local trial for Khmer Rouge.

78.   Cambodian government policy is to show leniency towards Khmer Rouge guerrillas who rally to the government side.

79.   Cambodian government soldiers reportedly ambushed Thai troops along the border several days ago for no apparent reason.

80.   Cambodian government officials in Phnom Penh meanwhile rejected a Thai proposal for a cease-fire.