Experimental observations of anti-atoms and/or anti-molecules

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Since the possibility exists that a positron can fall into the well of potential surrounding an anti-proton, it begs the question, have any anti-atoms or anti-molecules been observed in a laboratory or elsewhere? If so, where can I find any description or details of the observations?
 
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An antihydrogen atom was trapped at CERN recently.

http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/44343