Heckler interrupts Obama's Western Wall visit

Heckler interrupts Western Wall visit JERUSALEM — Barack Obama made a visit early Thursday morning to one of the most sacred spots in Jerusalem, the section of the western supporting wall of the Temple...

Parrots Flock Northern Indian temple

"Hundreds of thousands of parrots have flocked to a temple in northern India to feed. The parrots gather at the temple in Indore for three months a year to eat sorgam grains left out by devotees. "

Cambodia, Thailand deploy troops to disputed border

The border standoff  between Cambodia and Thailand deepened after  Thai protesters crossed into Cambodia on Tuesday to visit the temple and were briefly detained. Their arrest sparked off  the row and now both countries have deployed large armed troops. ...

Soldiers face off on Thai-Cambodian border

Thai troops have allegedly mounted an incursion into Cambodian territory over a border dispute involving a 900-year-old temple."The incident was sparked when three Thai protesters crossed barbed wire to enter the disputed site and were arrested by Cambodian border guards. A...

Thai Foreign minister quits over temple dispute with Cambodia

A Hindu temple just declared by UNESCO as World Heritage is at the centre of domestic disputes in Thai government. The issue prompted the resignation of the second member of the cabinet. " Thai minister quits over temple row Thailand's foreign minister has...

Bhutanese temple thieves get life

Bhutan is one of the most happiest society and maintaining law and order is never a big issue. But Thieves are dealt very severly and in a recent case 7 thieves were imprisoned for life after found guilty of stealing...

THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT

"DEAD BODYGUARDS Maj. Gen. William Robertson,Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, Europe Col William Densberger,V Corps Chief of Operations and Plans Col. Robert Kelly,V Corps Chief of Intelligence Spec. Gary Rhodes, Crew Chief died: 2/23/93 - All were killed when...

Faces of Bali - Serangan Island

"Serangan island, a 73-hectare island located just 250 metres off the southeast coast of Bali, is the resident of Sakenan temple–one of the most visited temple for religious purpose on the southern part, according...

Faces of Bali - Goa Gajah

"Located in a steep valley just outside of Ubud near the town of Bedulu. Built at least 700 years ago, the cave was rediscovered in the 1920s and fully excavated 30 years later. Literally means ‘Elephant Cave”....

Faces of Bali - Sukawati

"It is known for its art market that become ‘a must see’ place by tourists especially the local ones from Jakarta or other area in Java. Huge number of small stalls occupied the two stories building offer a lot...

Faces of Bali - Tirta Empul

"Tampaksiring is the name of a small village 36 Km from Denpasar on the road to Kintamani. The temple Pura Tirta Empul, bequeathed to the people by ancient Rajadom, is perhaps the most fascinating spot in the area....

Faces of Bali - Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring

"An archaeological complex, one of the oldest religious places in Bali. It lies on gorge of Pakerisan River. To reach the complex visitors must walk about 600 metres from the parking area to the ticket counter than...

Faces of Bali - Maospahit Temple

"This unique and archaeologically temple is located in a small alley in the middle of the city at Jl. Sutomo. Enter through a door in the alley. This is one of the oldest temple on Bali, built at 14th- and...

Faces of Bali - Jagatnatha Temple

"Next to the museum, the Jagatnatha (Lord of the World) Temple stood charmingly. There’s not too many activities here, only in the afternoon, people from the surrounding “kampung” (village) come here to pray,...

Badung, Denpasar's Big Sister

"Badung Regency, south coast of Bali When the other rival kingdoms in south Bali were defeated by the Dutch in 1900, Badung Kingdom gained an expansive links trade. But it was last only for six years as Badung was finally invaded in 1906 through a massive battle known as...

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