Latest Stories from ANTARA News http://www.antaranews.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:00:03 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1269167136/colombian-journalist-shot-and-killed A gunman killed a Colombian journalist who had received threats and reported on politicians  linked to paramilitary death squads, police and the victim`s family said on Saturday. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:25:36 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1269107829/msian-police-dismantle-ri-passport-forging-syndicate Malaysian police have successfully dismantled an Indonesian passport forging syndicate in the Kajang area, Selangor state, and arrested an Indonesian suspect. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:57:09 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268994371/bomb-damages-right-wing-groups-athens-office A makeshift bomb damaged the office of a far-right group in central Athens early on Friday but no one was hurt, police said. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:26:11 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268909204/obama-says-israel-home-plans-not-helpful-for-peace President Barack Obama said on Wednesday Israeli plans to build more homes near East Jerusalem were not helpful for the Middle East peace process, but he said the issue had not led to a crisis with one of the Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:46:44 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268884795/egypt-summons-israeli-diplomat-over-jerusalem-clashes Egypt`s foreign ministry summoned Israel`s charge d`affaires on Wednesday in protest at its "provocative measures" in east Jerusalem, a day after hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli police. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:59:55 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268868492/italy-fugitive-mafia-boss-betrayed-by-facebook Italian police on Tuesday arrested one of the Calabrian mafia`s most wanted members thanks to his use of the social networking website Facebook. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:28:12 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268771783/australia-warns-tourists-of-possible-thai-violence The Australian government re-issued its travel warning for Thailand on Tuesday, warning of a strong possibility of violence and civil unrest due to political protests in Bangkok. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:36:23 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268687712/sandstorms-to-blanket-taiwan-tuesday-epa Waves of sandstorms are expected to hit Taiwan Tuesday, affecting the air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA). Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:15:12 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268687607/deposed-thai-premier-spotted-in-montenegro-reports Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, on the run from corruption charges, was spotted in the Montenegrin town of Budva this weekend, a local TV station reported Monday. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:13:27 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268653760/car-bomb-in-iraqs-falluja-kills-7-wounds-20-police A car bomb in Iraq`s western Anbar province killed seven civilians and wounded 20 others on Monday, as Iraq struggles to end years of sectarian violence after a pivotal national vote. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:49:20 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268590909/uae-cloning-pioneer-to-present-future-of-camel-cloning-at-vet-middle-east Scientists who took part in the creation of the world`s first cloned camel will be among those taking part in the Middle East`s premier veterinary event later this month. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:21:49 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268590565/somali-forces-inefficient-and-corrupt-un-report The Somali government`s military forces are ineffective and corrupt, despite international assistance, and it remains dependent on foreign troops for survival, UN experts concluded in a report. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:16:05 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268525044/thaksin-protesters-descend-on-thai-capital Tens of thousands of supporters of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra streamed through military checkpoints outside the capital Saturday as they headed to a rally aimed at toppling the government. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:04:04 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268462215/man-takes-double-hit-from-wife A New Zealand man is recovering from injuries after being run over by his wife -- twice, local media reported on Friday. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:36:55 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268383093/three-sunni-muslim-clerics-killed-in-pakistan Four people, including three Muslim clerics, were gunned down and one wounded in a drive-by shooting in Pakistan`s biggest city of Karachi in a suspected sectarian attack, police said on Friday. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:38:13 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268206264/ri-australia-to-heighten-fight-against-people-smuggling Indonesian and Australian governments agreed on Wednesday to intensify discussion on efforts to fight against people smuggling. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:31:04 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268205743/indonesia-focus-at-czech-asia-forum-in-prague Indonesia became a focus of attention at the recent 4th Czech-Asia Forum held by Image Conference and Consulting S.r.o, which is a forum of businessmen from Czech Republic and some Asian countries. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:23 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268196614/indonesia-aussie-to-enhance-cooperation-in-four-issues Indonesia and Australia agreed on Wednesday to enhance cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, people`s welfare and the environment. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:14 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268176915/us-skeptical-myanmar-elections-will-be-credible The United States voiced doubt Tuesday over whether upcoming elections in Myanmar will be credible amid concern over the way the military junta is drafting election laws. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:21:55 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1268082086/thai-pm-cancels-australia-trip-during-red-shirt-protest Thailand`s Prime Minister said Monday he had cancelled a trip to Australia after authorities called for a harsh security act to be invoked to deal with mass anti-government rallies this weekend. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:01:26 +0700