Cambodian opposition makes gains in local elections

By Prak Chan ThulPHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's opposition made significant gains in local elections against the ruling party of authoritarian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday, according to the first results.The election for more than 1,600 communes would not mean a major shift in power, but could be a springboard for next year's general election, in which Hun Sen aims to extend more than three decades in power in the Southeast Asian country.The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP