August 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Wednesday, 2nd August 2006

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday expressed his concern on the exploitation of youth's weaknesses by certain quarters for their own interest.
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Public Servant Pleads
Not Guilty To Forgery

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan - A government servant pleaded not guilty to three charges of committing forgery and was released on court bail of $5,000 or two local sureties by the Bandar Magistrate's Court pending trial.
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Professor Dr Peter Hoeppe

New Risk Models For Insurance Industry
Bandar Seri Begawan - Professor Dr Peter Hoeppe called on insurance companies to be aware that climate change affects the industry. ...FULL STORY

Brunei, Malaysia Indonesia to promote Malay
Jakarta - As English usage becomes more common, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Indonesia are establishing a regional agreement to revitalise Malay as their national language. ...FULL STORY

Minister of Communications, Pehin Dato Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong

Local Charged With Theft Freed On Bail

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Israel to send troops deeper into Lebanon
Beirut - In a major expansion of its ground offensive, Israel has decided to send troops deeper into Lebanon to clear out Hezbollah fighters and secure the territory until a multinational force is deployed there, senior officials said Tuesday.

SPORTS

Man U Will Be Back: Macari
Bandar Seri Begawan - Form is temporary but class is permanent. That's the underlying message of former Manchester United star, Luigi Macari, of his club that has been struggling to find its feet for the last couple of seasons. Man U will be back, was his verdict.

YOUR HEALTH

Exercise improves life for breast cancer survivors
New York - Women getting over breast cancer treatment who engage in aerobic and resistance training exercises may have better physical fitness and better quality-of-life than their more sedentary counterparts, new study findings show.

OTHER REPORTS

Military to airlift penguins back home
Rio De Janeiro - Brazil's air force and navy will transport more than 100 penguins to Antarctica next month after the flightless birds were stranded on Rio de Janeiro beaches.

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