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Govt to provide support for regional tourism development

The Indonesian central government has pledged its support for tourism-development efforts made by the country`s ...

President inaugurates Sail Komodo 2013 peak event

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurated the Sail Komodo 2013 peak event in Pede Beach in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa ...

UNESCO to send experts to Jerusalem to review heritage sites

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said  that it will send an expert ...

Mayan temple damaged in tourist `apocalypse` frenzy

Tourists flocking to Guatemala for "end of the world" parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the ...

Ancient souk burns as fighting rages in Syria`s aleppo

Hundreds of shops were burning in the ancient covered market in Aleppo on Saturday as fighting between rebels and ...

Mexico Tourism Board and the Embassy of Mexico Host Flight of the Butterflies in 3D World Premiere

- The Government of Mexico, through the Mexico Tourism Board and the Embassy of Mexico hosted the world premiere of ...

Seven dead in clashes in Libyan oasis town

Seven people were killed and more than 20 wounded as gunmen raided the oasis town of Ghadames on the border with ...

Tuareg rebels seize Timbuktu, say Malian `occupation` over

The Tuareg rebel movement Sunday said it had wrested control of the legendary desert town of Timbuktu, the last ...

Past Year Marked By Intense RI-UNESCO Engagement

The year 2011 has been quite special for Indonesia and UNESCO as President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono spoke at a UNESCO ...

UNESCO chief`s visit brings agency closer to indonesia

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova made her first official visit to Indonesia from November 19 to 25 during which ...

Pompeii collapse renews outrage over site`s condition

A collapse at Pompeii has sparked renewed outrage that the world`s largest archeological site is being neglected, ...

Komodo Island promotion activities being intensified

The tourism and culture ministry has decided to withdraw the candidacy of Komodo for inclusion in the New Seven ...

Indonesian Observers "a Must" For Disputed Area Near Preah Vihear Temple: Cambodia

Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Saturday evening issued a statement rejecting a Thai media report that the Indonesian ...

RI welcomes int`l court`s decision on Thai-Cambodian conflict

Indonesia welcomes the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that obliges Cambodia and Thailand to pull ...

Kadhafi offered way out, heritage site `shelled`

Turkey said it has offered Moamer Kadhafi guarantees to leave Libya but has yet to receive a reply, as rebels on ...