Articles related to "Timor"

Timor-Leste (or East Timor) is in turmoil after co-ordinated attacks on President Ramos Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in a suspected failed coup.

Visitors to the newest country in South-East Asia can learn about Xanana Gusmão, independence, Hatubuilco, the Virgin Mary and more

Water engineer Matthew Bond says the East Timorese don't need charity, they need development aid that utilises their own strengths and assets.

Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.

Did these vindictive sperm whales really exist? Herman Melville's life reveals possible connections between these two legendary whales.

The history of ritual jewelry is fascinating as different cultures around the world have a slightly different uses and beliefs regarding ritual jewelry.

The November 2009 Pacific Economic Monitor provides an economic outlook for many South Pacific countries. Results vary depending on the dependencies of each economy.

In recent Southeast Asian History, at least three important influences in particular have had a profound effect on the region's development.

Facts for visitors on Canberra, Melbourne, the Opera House, harbour, beaches, Aboriginal languages, Bondi, Crocodile Dundee, the rainforests, the Whitsundays & outback.

Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation.

Darwin, Australia was attacked by Japanese aircraft February 19, 1942and this is an account of what happened that day.

What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?

Personal banking has become risky in today's uncertain times. Investors need to be aware of the safety rating of the banks to which they are entrusting their money.

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. It is the smallest capital city in Australia and the most northerly. Visitors flock here during the Australian winter.

Perth is the state capital of Western Australia which is Australia's largest state. This isolated cosmopolitan style city is a great place to visit at any time of year.

The diversity within the Southeast Asian region in various aspects is a starting point to understanding its history.

Estonia: Information and statistics on the Olympic Yachting Centre, Setu people, holy lake, gothic town hall, flag museum, cheap beer, ferry disasters and more.

Relish in the tropical climate, browse Aboriginal art galleries and experience the vibrant outdoor lifestyle of Darwin Australia with these free activities.

Deciding on a Holocaust-related research paper begins with determining what kind of paper will be written and only then can the topic be developed into a focused thesis.

Ongoing droughts in southeastern Australia may be caused by cyclic currents in the Indian Ocean being stuck in one direction, according to new climate research.

Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma

United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.

Planning to take a vacation in 2009? International travellers should stay up to date with the latest travel advisories and warnings.

Poland: Information and statistics on the written constitution, Second World War, Palace of Culture and Science, holocaust, Bielowreza National Park, Katowice & more.

Southern Italy: Information and statistics on St Nicholas' bones, Greek-speaking communities, tarantulism dances, massacres, pasta, Europe's first cat & Roman bronzes

Facts for visitors on the Bishop of Urgell, Casa de la Vall, Arinsal, Pal, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Catalan, walks and the church of Sant Roma de les Bons

Facts for visitors on skiing, downhill mountain biking, altitude, World Heritage, silver mine tours, Quecha, Aymara, trekking, Cordillera Real, Rurrenabaque & Inca ruins.

Facts for visitors to Place D'Armes, Aire De Berchem, the Bock Casemates, Moselle Valley, Chemin de la Corniche, Ardennes and Edward Steichen's Family Of Man exhibition.

Facts for visitors on Tangier, Hassan II Mosque, the Mediterranean, Fes, Arabic, the Marathon du Sable, souks, the Call To Prayer, Gladiator, The Living Daylights & more.

Facts for visitors about Guarani, Jose Chilavert, independence, national parks, World Heritage-listed sites, waterfalls and more in this South American country.

Visitors to Portuguese destinations can find the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, Porto, Faro, Cristiano Ronaldo, beaches, nature, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Climate change may be affecting the distribution of sharks on Australia's Ningaloo coral reef by causing changes in sea temperature, current patterns and sea levels.

Despite progress and global technological advances, twentieth century genocides highlight the need to vigorously study this phenomenon with the goal of ending atrocities.

Coffee-tasting as an art involves essential elements that every coffee learner should know.

It's a common thought that in our civilised age, in this "The end of History", the need for, and indeed the desirability and likelihood of armed conflict, has declined

The Carabinieri Corps has been at times the most dedicated of all of the Italian armed forces

Designed in 1896 in Denmark, the Madsen Light Machinegun has served dozens of countries in more than a hundred years of warfare from 1904 to the present day

The Tiwi Islands just offshore from Darwin are entirely Aboriginal-owned and are hard to visit unless part of a tour - but they make an interesting and varied day trip.

Viti Levu's northern coastline offers a pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, water sports and the chance to relax away from the crowds in a wide choice of accommodation.

Trivia on Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, Ars Electronica, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Graz clock tower, Sound of Music tours, The Name of The Rose & Kokoscha paintings.

Looking for the best coffee bean varieties? This descriptive coffee flavor guide explains characteristics of gourmet coffee beans from top coffee-producing countries.

The first Waverley Words Literary Festival in Sydney has finished, but the Author Talks at Bondi Beach's Gertrude & Alice bookstore one more writer to finish off 2009.

Information on the French capital, including the 1889 World Fair, Mona Lisa, the Da Vinci Code, Place de l'Alma, Napoleon's tomb & Hotel des Invalides.

The HMS Bounty, an obscure armed merchant ship from which the crew mutinied is immortalized on film.

Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.

John Pilger is an Australian journalist renowned for championing human rights, and in his lecture described how Australian silence has created an apartheid-like state.

Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine.

Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha.

Visitors to Spanish cities can find architecture, history, Toledo, flamenco, bullfighting, beaches, sun, sangria, paella, Serrano ham, The Pyreness, Cervantes & more.

Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya