Newsline 11 November, 2009: Tension escalates between Thailand and Cambodia; the US reconsiders sentencing laws for under-18s; and why the world's tallest man is not a tower of strength.
 

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Cambodia steps up row with neighbouring Thailand
The Cambodian government has rejected an extradition request from Thailand for former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, further exacerbating an ongoing row between the two countries. Mr Thaksin is wanted in Bangkok where he was sentenced in his absence to two years in prison but Phnom Penh argues the case was politically motivated.
 
UN announces a 'World Mandela Day'
July the 18th has been designated World Mandela Day in honour of the former South African leader's contribution to world peace.
 
Why the world's tallest man struggles to stand proud
The Netherlands may be home to some of the tallest people on the planet, but the record holder is a Turkish man called Sultan Kösen. The 26-year-old, who measures a staggering 2m46 suffers from serious health conditions. Correspondent Johan van Slooten finds out how he rises above these problems.